Verne & Ellsworth Hann is your trusted source for carbon monoxide protection. Carbon monoxide is an extremely deadly gas that is produced when fuel is burned by appliances such as furnaces or boilers. When functioning properly and used correctly, your furnace or boiler will not emit harmful levels of CO; […]
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Did you need an extra cup of coffee this morning? It’s never easy to lose that hour of sleep due to daylight savings time! The sun setting at 7:30 in Northeast Ohio Sunday evening was a nice change! It also lets us know that spring is just around the corner! […]
read moreYou know you have a very bad boiler when . . . This sounds like a set-up line for a comedian. But in this case it’s an actual boiler that had been in someone’s home and was even used to provide heat as late as last year. And then it […]
read morePictured above is a very old heat exchanger from a furnace we recently replaced. A heat exchanger, whether in a boiler of a furnace, is the principal internal component that transfers heat from the burners to either water or air. This sealed component is what allows for a clean transfer of […]
read moreHigh winds are good, if you have a wind farm. In Cleveland on January 11, 2017 we had sustained high winds and gusts recorded at 48 MPH. There was a significant amount of detritus in the community with some areas experiencing power outages. High winds are not good for a […]
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You may be wondering; why does a heating company need the services of a chimney sweep? It all has to do with how a chimney drafts. When furnaces and boilers are installed, drafting is a serious consideration. If drafting is not addressed, it could potentially lead to a very serious […]
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In this case it’s steam going up the chimney. And that’s the same as money going up the chimney. It’s the hidden cost of not having your boiler inspected during an annual clean and check. In this case, as evidenced by the photo above, a crack in the cast iron […]
read moreThe Super Hero In All Of Us With super hero movies coming out of Hollywood seemingly on a weekly basis, we are reminded of that timeless childhood question: “If you could have just one super power, what would it be?” The answer most often was: “X-Ray Vision.” Wouldn’t […]
read moreCarbon Monoxide in Your Home: The Silent Killer With the return of chilly temperatures, you should be aware of carbon monoxide (CO) dangers. Of course having a least one CO detector is a good first step. Having two or three is even better. In some states the installation […]
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