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Fire & Water - Cleanup & Restoration

Furnace Puff Back Problem in Apple Valley Home?

12/27/2022 (Permalink)

An old, dirty furnace is shown. We clean and restore homes damaged by furnace puff packs in San Bernardino County.

What Are Furnace Puff Backs?

The sudden combustion of smoke and soot from a heating unit can send a smelly cloud of black greasy oil through the ventilation system, spreading it throughout the home. Sometimes These “furnace puff backs” require extensive cleanup and restoration in addition to repairs on your heating system. Our local teams in Hesperia/Apple Valley and Barstow/Twentynine Palms are trained and certified by the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) to clean and restore homes damaged by furnace puff backs.

Symptoms of Puff Backs

Here are some symptoms of furnace puff backs.

·      Odors, noises, and soot around the boiler or furnace room

·      Visual signs of debris. The heating system needs to be cleaned and serviced if you see soot, rust flakes, and debris in the flue vent connector.

Fire Damage Restoration Services

Every fire damage situation is unique and requires a different solution, but the general process stays the same.

  1. Emergency Contact
  2. Inspection and Fire Damage Assessment
  3. Immediate Board-Up and Roof-Tarp Service (if needed)
  4. Water Removal and Drying (if water damage is present)
  5. Removal of Smoke and Soot from All Surfaces
  6. Cleaning and Repair
  7. Restoration

Call Us Today!

You never know when you’ll experience a furnace puff back in your home or business in Apple Valley. When you need fire damage restoration services, our local teams in Hesperia/Apple Valley and Barstow/Twentynine Palms are Here to Help. ® Call us today at 760-244-2566.

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