Duct Fires Due To Lack Of Proper Maintenance


Happens every year...flash fire of lint in a duct when the heat is turned on for the first time.  You see, New Orleans is not a very cold place.  Sometimes heaters in commercial businesses are not turned on for several years. 

Electric heat strips collect dust whenever the fan is running for heat or cool.  So, we wind up with a perfect storm; the strips are coated with dust and the business owner needs heat.  What results is comparable to a chimney fire.  It typically doesn't damage the building but it is disconcerting to the customers to see black smoke billowing from ductwork.  Plus, the fire department is not amused.

We've had two calls this week from customers who had this problem...a problem that could have been resolved with a preventive maintenance contract.  Don't take chances, Surgi's has levels of preventive maintenance for all budgets.  Call us before you have a problem at 469-4232 (985-624-9333 Northshore).

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