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WADSWORTH FURNACE COMPANY Inc.

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WADSWORTH FURNACE COMPANY Inc.

4.60(
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Customers say: Quality work
74 years of experience

Integrity and Quality since 1951. We are an engineering based company that specializes in the residential replacement market to include historical structures and special application installation. We engineer a system for YOUR house. We don't just show up with a furnace and just give you a price. We have 24 hour emergency service.

Integrity and Quality since 1951. We are an engineering based company that specializes in the residential replacement market to include historical structures and special application installation. We engineer a system for YOUR house. We don't just show up with a furnace and just give you a price. We have 24 hour emergency service.



Gas Leak Repair questions, answered by experts

Because of the potential danger associated with incorrectly capping the gas line that serves the gas fireplace, many people will choose to hire a professional to do the work. Some homeowners may choose to hire a pro to only handle the gas line for them. They then may attempt to remove the actual insert on their own, which is a challenging—but not impossible—DIY project.

No, homeowners should never attempt to fix a gas leak themselves. Gas leaks pose serious health and fire hazards. Exposure to leaking gas can make you sick, and accumulated gas can ignite and explode. So always take leaks seriously and seek the help of a pro right away. While you may be able to detect a gas leak, always call a licensed professional to handle repairs and replacements.

If you're connecting your gas line to appliances, the pro doing the work may recommend flexible corrugated stainless-steel tubing (CCST). Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) with high-density polyethylene (HDPE) is another relatively inexpensive material commonly used for residential pipes. Ultimately, you'll need to find out what is permitted based on the code requirements in your area.

Oil furnaces don’t emit poisonous or highly flammable gases, making them less dangerous in your home than gas furnaces because they have a much lower chance of combusting. An oil furnace does pose the risk of causing a fire if it tips over, but it is generally considered safer compared to a gas furnace.

Yes, professional installations typically include safe gas and plumbing connections.

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