Carbon monoxide risks after roof repairs are one of the most overlooked dangers of storm season here in Shreveport-Bossier. We’ve all been battling some wild storms lately, and while the fallen trees and power outages are a nuisance, they can also lead to hidden dangers in your home. One such danger lurks within your heating system, and it’s crucial to be aware of it, especially after roof repairs.
Roof Repairs and the Carbon Monoxide Threat
If your roof recently sustained storm damage and required repairs, you might be at risk for carbon monoxide poisoning. Here’s why.
Flue Pipe Vulnerability After Storm Damage
Many homes have furnaces or water heaters that vent their exhaust through the roof via a flue pipe. During repairs, there’s a chance this pipe could get bumped loose or disconnected.
Carbon Monoxide: The Silent Killer
Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless gas that can be deadly. If the flue pipe is compromised, CO can leak back into your home instead of venting outside.
How to Protect Your Family from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Here’s what you can do to minimize the risk of CO poisoning after roof repairs.
Do a Visual Inspection Before Turning On Your Furnace
Take a look around your roof’s exterior (safety first, use a ladder and a spotter if needed) to ensure the flue pipe is securely fastened and hasn’t been damaged.
Call a Qualified Technician for Flue Pipe Issues
If you notice any issues with the flue pipe, don’t attempt to fix it yourself. Contact a licensed HVAC technician to inspect and repair the pipe properly.
Install Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Having CO detectors on every floor of your home, including the basement, is crucial. These alarms will alert you to the presence of carbon monoxide, giving you time to evacuate your home and call 911.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Symptoms: Be Aware
Early detection is key to preventing CO poisoning.
Common Warning Signs
– Headache
– Dizziness
– Nausea or vomiting
– Fatigue
– Shortness of breath
– Confusion
What to Do If You Suspect CO Poisoning
If you experience any of these symptoms while at home, evacuate immediately and call 911. Symptoms can appear in different ways, so it’s important to err on the side of caution if you suspect CO poisoning.
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At Advanced AC, we love helping our fellow citizens stay cool and comfortable. We know how demanding local summers can be. We also know how stressful HVAC problems feel when temperatures soar.
That’s why we take pride in honest service, dependable work, and friendly care. We love making people happy by restoring comfort quickly. Nothing beats seeing relief replace frustration.
Our team proudly serves homeowners and families across Bossier, Benton, Haughton, and Shreveport.
Whether you need maintenance, repairs, or expert advice, we are ready to help. When summer starts showing off, Advanced Air Conditioning & Heating is ready to answer.
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Professional, courteous, big hearted group of gentleman at Advanced AC & Heat. Not only did they provide excellent service (thorough, meticulous job) but took the time to right a wrong done on a previous job from a different company. “Above the call of duty”. They have a customer for life and I will recommend them to anyone looking for an honest, reputable AC Heat service company.
Fixed everything I asked and things I didn’t know about. Took the time to answer my questions politely and honestly. 10/10.
My service Technician Caleb has been my tech for some time now. Upon arrival, he went right where my ac unit is located and kindly pat my barking dogs and started to work…he was fast, courteous and efficient. Thank you for your professionalism.
Colt is a exceptional representative for your company! He kept me informed of all statuses of my HVAC system! So appreciate his concern of not tracking up the floors in my home. It as a rainy day, yet he continued his work. Keep this man on your staff. May God continue to Bless you all!
Advanced air has serviced all of our homes for years! They just came out today to install new air ducts for our remodel, and a new furnace. We will always recommend advanced air! The guys are always extremely friendly and knowledgeable.
Best heating and air company i have used since moving to Bossier. I called this morning and they had a service tech out by noon. Brian was very friendly, and upon meeting him, I felt confident that he was going to fix my problem, without running me through the ringer. I feel like I received a more than fair price for the service and my problem was fixed. I will continue to use Advance Air Conditioning & Heat for all my heating and air needs in the future. I will definitely recommend them to my friends,family,and neighbors. You will not be disappointed with this company!!
Good morning this is Letha Goolsby at 5331 Hollyhock Lane Bossier City Louisiana Count Oswalt technician with your company has done a very fine job for me this morning he’s very courteous at tentative and polite can’t say enough good things about him he assisted me last year and this year also. so I know him somewhat and Looking to see him come back for all my visits and problems. Thank you. look forward to seeing him again this fall for my second visit. I would definitely keep him on the team. He goes above and beyond by helping me move things that I can’t anymore. He is a very nice Christian man.
First time using Advanced Air Conditioning and Heating, and to my surprise, I received the best customer service experience ever! Ryan McGee was the technician that serviced my system-and he’s top notch all the way!! Professional, courteous, attentive, and most of all honest. Ryan will be my only tech from this point on… Advanced AC, you have a great team member-keep up the good work.
Advanced Air was fast, professional and easy to communicate with. I called for a tuneup and somewhat was out a couple of hours later. Sean was professional, nice, attentive and thorough. He looked at something we were having problems with and gave possible problems and solutions and what to do if it did not resolve itself or got worse.
Ryan and Brian have been excellent on preventive maintenance and fixing the issues with our HVAC system. Between the courtesy and professionalism they bring on every visit, Advanced is our go to and recommendation. They keep the system purring like a kitten and keeping us comfortable.
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