CSIA (#4923), CDET Certified - NJ Reg 13VH00984000
Deteriorated chimney - Mansquan, NJ
Deteriorated Flue - Manasquan, NJ
This deterioration caused severe Carbon Monoxide poisoning to the customer.
Carbon Monoxide Testing & Mitigation
Carbon monoxide is a toxic gas that emerges in homes and buildings where combustion by-products are generated and dispersed. Appliances such as hot-water heaters, furnaces, ranges, boilers, dryers can spill this gas any facility. It is colorless, odorless and tasteless and is an asphyxiate.
At low concentrations, carbon monoxide can go undetected and contribute to nagging illnesses as well as compound pre-existing health problems and can go unnoticed in premature deaths.
Clogged chimneys occur quite often with gas and
oil-fired units. The lining of the flue
deteriorates due to acidic condensation and the debris
falls to bottom of the chimney flue, clogging the
breeching or smoke pipe.
Do not think that all
heating, cooling or utility companies that you have
servicing your furnace, boiler or hot water heater
always inspect your flue for this potentially fatal
problem-- they do not! In fact, Certified
was called out several times right after a large utility
company and HVAC company in the area had connected a
hot-water heater and a furnace to a clogged flue and
left the house with the units running and spilling flue
gas emissions. Please see our
photo documentation of these problems.
Certified Craftsmen can help eliminate any appliance
related carbon monoxide problems you may be having in
your home. We can inspect your appliances venting
systems and fireplace chimney annually. Please
call with any questions.