Though Texas winters are relatively mild, hurricane season can always spawn severe weather. Loss of power can make your living conditions downright miserable. Is your family prepared to tough out the challenging times? One option to consider is adding a backup heat source for your New Braunfels home or business. No matter what causes a power outage, keep your family comfortable if you lose power with some of these options you may want to consider.
Do You Need a Backup Heat Source for Your Home?
Do you already heat with natural gas or propane? That puts you ahead of the game, because it’s simple to heat from a gas log once you’ve got everything in place. However, if you need to electronically ignite your furnace or other appliance, or need to operate a blower to distribute the heat, you’ll also need a generator to power those aspects of your system.
Even if you do have a gas range, you don’t want to heat your home by just manually lighting the burners. This approach can often be hard on your stove and may be warned against in your owner’s manual. It can also cause a buildup of carbon monoxide gas, a deadly gas that can cause your family to suffocate. The same goes of moving a charcoal or propane grill indoors, as these appliances depend on outdoor air to carry this silent killer away.
Having a wood or pellet stove or a fireplace means that you’ve already got a chimney that will remove the smoke from your home. This is a much safer alternative. Make sure that you only burn well-seasoned firewood to prevent the buildup of excess smoke and creosote. Undertake regular cleanings and repair to keep it operating properly.
If you don’t have a backup heat source in your New Braunfels home, it may be time to consider getting one added. If you’re wondering about installing a wood or gas fireplace or pellet stove in your New Braunfels home, or need more information on which option will be best for your specific situation, the experienced chimney technicians at Wolfman Chimney & Fireplace are happy to help. Why not give us a call to see what we can do for you?
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