Whether one has heat generated by a boiler, furnace or heater, an annual check-up is always a good idea. For, as such units sit over time, dust can build up both inside and outside the unit. In addition, depending on the level one has the pilot light and gauges set to, if such units are never checked, then one can experience gaseous odors due to build up over time.

So, heaters such as those with internal filters need to be cleaned and have the filters changed if not every year, at least every two years. For, such filters often clog up with dust and other items over the year. As such, if such heaters are never cleaned, or filters replaced, one can also experience an onslaught of health issues.

Such health concerns can range from Allergies to respiratory disease and beyond. So, if one wants to stay as healthy as possible throughout the year, it is often good to have heaters checked and filters changed before cold air sets in for Winter. As such, if one is experiencing such medical issues, having any air or heating units checked to see if the units may be part and parcel to such health issues is often recommended by both heating and air professionals as well as health care providers.

In addition, regardless as to whether one has a boiler, furnace, or heater, one also needs to be aware of any fire dangers and assure that all flammable materials are well out of reach. Of course, while it is not good to leave items on top of forced air vents, using specially designed covers to block vents which are not being used is often common practice. However, depending on how hot the heat gets coming through such vents, one may want to be cautious about leaving other items on top of such vents.

However, if one is using a stand alone heater, then one may want to assure that there are cloth, paper or plastic products in the vicinity of the heater. In addition, one may want to obtain a heater which has an automatic turn-off valve in the case of tip overs. Of course, this is especially true if one lives in areas prone to earthquakes as if a heater falls off and does not cut off then flooring or other materials could easily catch fire.

Also, if one is using such a heater in a room with carpet or vinyl flooring, one may want to assure that such a heater does not get hot on the bottom so as not to set such flooring on fire. For, while this is often more common w/electric style radiator heaters, smaller heaters can also create such a risk. As such, if a heater comes with a rack or holder to lift it off the floor, one need be sure and install same to prevent such fire hazards.

Of course, boilers are often stand alone units yet have flames that are often more open than other heating sources. As such, one needs to be sure and keep the area around such boilers clean and free of clutter. Otherwise, something could blow into the flame and create a fire. So, in order to avoid such a hazard, one may want to keep clean the boiler and surrounding area as clean and clutter free as possible on an ongoing basis.

To this end, regardless of which type of unit one uses to heat a home, office or warehouse, there are often risks. So, one may want to ask a number of questions before buying or using such units. For, while most can heat such spaces effectively, some are more efficient than others with all having different levels of risks when it comes to using a boiler, a furnace or a stand-alone heater.

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