Any unauthorized changes can compromise the
safety of the units, AHRI officials said, potentially exposing homeowners to
carbon monoxide.
The Air-Conditioning,
Heating and Refrigeration Institute is telling consumers to stay away from
altering gas furnaces themselves or permitting contractors to make
unapproved changes.
Any unauthorized changes
can compromise the safety of the units, AHRI officials said, potentially
exposing homeowners to carbon monoxide or other harmful gases. Always check
with local manufacturer’s representatives before OKing any modifications.
“Any unauthorized
modification to a gas burning appliance voids its safety certification and may
expose consumers to a risk of property damage, personal injury, or even
death," said the institute’s chief technical adviser, Frank A.
Stanonik. "AHRI is committed to providing consumers with information
on the proper installation and safe and efficient use of gas-fired appliances.”
