The gas water heater vents its combustion gases through the flue. The vent's condition keeps the carbon monoxide out of the home.
The flue
The flue runs from the tank's top up and out of the roof. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older buildings have aging supply and drain lines In New York, the flue is the vent.
The draft
The draft pulls the combustion gases up and out. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older buildings have aging supply and drain lines In New York, the draft is the flow.
The corrosion
The flue can corrode and leak the gases over time. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older buildings have aging supply and drain lines In New York, the corrosion is the risk.
The block
A blocked flue backs the gases into the home. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older buildings have aging supply and drain lines In New York, the block is the danger.
The detector
A carbon monoxide detector near the heater is the safety. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older buildings have aging supply and drain lines In New York, the detector is the guard.
The service
The yearly check covers the flue's condition and the draft. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older buildings have aging supply and drain lines In New York, the check is the routine.
The call
Check the flue right. Call 888-217-3585 and New York Plumbing Pros will match you with a New York pro for the service.
Plumbing in New York: what to know
In New York, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older buildings have aging supply and drain lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Kings County — from Hoboken, Jersey City and Union City to ZIP codes like 11213, 11225, 11203 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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