Spring Cleaning Should Include Removal of Signs of Puff-Back, a Type of Fire Damage, in Laconia

10/17/2021 (Permalink)

Fire damage issues from a chimney or furnace are a hard task to handle. SERVPRO fire damage restoration techs have you covered.

Fire Damage Prevention Includes Assessing the State of Your Furnace

When a furnace begins to malfunction, sometimes one of the signs of this is a loud bang, followed by a spewing of soot from the furnace. Much of this soot is initially contained within the ducts, only to be released into the air. When the soot hits the room along with the heated air, the soot particles can still be extremely hot from being in the furnace and burn the walls near heat vents.  

Laconia residents with fire damage will notice darkened areas around heat vents and possibly even air intake vents if their furnaces had problems over the winter. This kind of fire damage is often overlooked during spring cleaning. The soot does not exist only on the walls outside of vents but also inside the ducts. Hot ash can burn holes in ducts, even if they are made out of metal. These tiny holes can create fire hazards in the future, as well as allow pests to have a greater ability to travel from one area of your home's interior to other areas. 

Fire Cleanup and Restoration

SERVPRO technicians know how to effectively clean the locations affected by what is minor fire damage and the ducts that are involved, also. The ducts can develop build-ups that are highly flammable, much like the accumulations that chimneys can develop. Leaving this substance inside your air vents is not only potentially dangerous, but it can be unhealthy and also produce persistent odors that are highly unpleasant, particularly when the temperature rises over the upcoming summer.  

As we clean, any defects in your ducts are noted for future repairs. If your air conditioning system uses the same ducts, this and the cleaning is crucial to maintaining your indoor air quality at optimal levels. 

After cleaning the area outside of the vents, painting can be done if desired. We also clean the vents so that they look new again, free of dust build-up and grime. Carpeting below vents often collects debris, as well, and we can clean these areas for you also. As with any fire damage, an entire home can be affected in various locations that may only seem unrelated. We have the experience that helps us understand these patterns and eradicate the problem wherever it exists.  

By calling us, SERVPRO of The Lakes Region at (603) 527-2518, you can gain the experience we have gained from working on large and small fire damage situations, as well as the expertise obtained by our training and certification processes. Put our IICRC certifications to work for your home, and enjoy the healthy benefits of a cleaner home.