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Should I expect some burning smell when I turn on the heater for the first time?

April 26, 2017burning expect furnaces garden heater heating Home smell SYSTEMS turn

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Should I expect some burning smell when I turn on the heater for the first time?

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Usually can expect some burning odor. This is due to the dust accumulation burning off. If possible, clean the heating elements before you use the heaters the first time of the season. This should minimize it.

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Yep! It will smell like sort-of “dry” heat. It’s the dust which settled on the equipment over the spring, summer and early autumn. It usually just burns off and the smell goes away in a few minutes. While you’re at it, before firing up the heater for the first time, check the air filter. If it’s dirty wash it – if it is washable. OR replace it. Dirty air filters resrict the flow of air, causing your heating bills to be higher. Thanks for asking your Q! I enjoyed answering it! VTY, Ron Berue Yes, that is my real last name! Sources: My wonderful family! In the real estate business over 34 years in Pennsylvania. THE ABSOLUTE BEST, MOST WONDERFUL real estate investment group in the world, which I was very proud to be a member of! “THE University of Hard Knocks” Also known as (“a/k/a”) “life’s valuable lessons”.