HVAC

The heating season isn’t quite over yet. Those chilly Inland Empire mornings and cool evenings still have many homeowners reaching for the thermostat. If your furnace has been running all winter, now is the time to ask an important question:

Is your furnace safe for the rest of the season?

At 20/20 Plumbing & Heating, our new HVAC Home Services Division is seeing a common trend this time of year. Systems that have been working consistently through the cooler months are beginning to show signs of wear. More importantly, we’re identifying safety concerns that many homeowners don’t even realize are present.

Why Late-Winter Furnace Safety Matters

By the end of heating season, your furnace has already logged months of runtime. Internal components expand and contract with temperature changes, burners collect debris, and heat exchangers go through repeated heating cycles.

This is when hidden issues tend to surface:

• Cracked heat exchangers
• Loose venting connections
• Blocked exhaust flues
• Dirty burners affecting combustion
• Carbon monoxide risks

The most serious concern is carbon monoxide. It’s colorless, odorless, and impossible to detect without proper equipment. Even during a mild winter, a malfunctioning furnace can create unsafe conditions inside your home.

The Hidden Risk of Carbon Monoxide

Carbon monoxide exposure can cause headaches, dizziness, nausea, fatigue, and in severe cases, serious health complications. The danger is that symptoms often feel like the flu, and many families don’t immediately connect them to a heating system issue.

As part of our commitment to serving the Inland Empire community with honest and transparent service, we are placing a strong focus this month on carbon monoxide safety inspections.

Your furnace may seem like it’s working fine. But safety isn’t something you want to guess about.

Promo of the Month: Carbon Monoxide Safety Inspection

For a limited time, our HVAC Home Services Division is offering a promotional price on Carbon Monoxide Safety Inspections designed specifically for Inland Empire homeowners.

During this inspection, our certified technicians will:

• Inspect the heat exchanger
• Check combustion and burner performance
• Verify proper venting and exhaust flow
• Confirm your system is operating safely and efficiently

This inspection is not about pressure or unnecessary recommendations. It’s about protecting your home and your family during the remainder of the heating season.

Signs You Should Schedule an Inspection

If you’ve noticed any of the following, it’s smart to schedule a safety check:

• Furnace cycling more frequently
• Unusual odors when the heat turns on
• Rising energy bills
• Headaches or dizziness when the heater is running
• Yellow or flickering burner flames

Even if you haven’t noticed warning signs, a late-season inspection provides peace of mind before you transition into spring.

Serving the Inland Empire

While 20/20 Plumbing & Heating is widely known for decades of residential new construction plumbing and HVAC across Southern California and Southern Nevada, our HVAC Home Services Division is focused exclusively on serving homeowners throughout the Inland Empire.

Heating season may be winding down, but safety never takes a season off. If you’re unsure about the condition of your furnace, now is the perfect time to schedule your Carbon Monoxide Safety Inspection and make sure your system is safe for the rest of winter.

Call 951-370-2220 today to book your inspection and protect your home with confidence.