Certain natural gas appliances, such as furnaces, tankless water heaters and fireplaces, may vent outside of your home. This vent should never be blocked by plants or any other materials as it could cause a dangerous build up of carbon monoxide (CO). If you notice any of these signs or changes in your natural gas appliance, call a qualified contractor immediately:
- A natural gas appliance is not completely venting outside
- There is an odor similar to rotten eggs coming from the appliance
- The appliance vent piping is blocked, broken, disconnected, corroded or unsealed
- Flooding has caused damage to an appliance
It is important to keep the area around your natural gas meter free from overgrown plants and shrubs. It is also important you are careful when mowing around it and never lean anything against it.
