In the last month fire crews have responded to two businesses due to problems with their HVAC units.
Amy's Kitchen in Pocatello was evacuated after a fire started due to problems with an exterior HVAC unit.
In Idaho Falls, crews responded to Taco Bell after smoke was coming from a vent.
At Vogt’s Heating and Air, they don't see too many fires, but do see loose wire connections that can cause burnt wires
Fires are uncommon because heat can be contained in the metal box and there are many pieces of technology that can prevent disasters from happening.
"Now motors usually, if they overheat, there is an internal overload tin them and it will shut them down,” shares Joe Krieter, a Service Technician with Vogt’s Heating & Air. “But sometimes, if the winding is burnt, it is a nasty smell. It is like okay, have somebody come and look at it."
Krieter advises that you get your unit serviced on a regular basis by a licensed technician.
Amy's Kitchen in Pocatello was evacuated after a fire started due to problems with an exterior HVAC unit.
In Idaho Falls, crews responded to Taco Bell after smoke was coming from a vent.
At Vogt’s Heating and Air, they don't see too many fires, but do see loose wire connections that can cause burnt wires
Fires are uncommon because heat can be contained in the metal box and there are many pieces of technology that can prevent disasters from happening.
"Now motors usually, if they overheat, there is an internal overload tin them and it will shut them down,” shares Joe Krieter, a Service Technician with Vogt’s Heating & Air. “But sometimes, if the winding is burnt, it is a nasty smell. It is like okay, have somebody come and look at it."
Krieter advises that you get your unit serviced on a regular basis by a licensed technician.
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