November is Child Safety Protection Month, and this is a good opportunity to childproof your HVAC system. Just about everything in a household can be dangerous for children, especially HVAC systems. That is why childproofing their HVAC system should be at the top of every parent’s priority list.
Remember that to a child, everything is a toy, and your HVAC system should be treated responsibly in order to keep your child safe. The tips below can help you make sure your HVAC system is safe for your children.
To learn more about making your HVAC system safer or to schedule heating & air conditioning services, call us at 314-993-1110 or to speak to a St. Louis HVAC system professional today!
How to Childproof Your HVAC System
Childproofing your HVAC system is not as difficult as it sounds. Just follow the steps below to get started.
- Secure the Vents – You may not pay much attention to the floor vents around your house, but children often do, which could become hazardous in certain situations. To keep your children safe from your HVAC system, secure the vents properly by screwing them into the floor or securing them in a way that would prohibit the child from lifting them, while not permanently keeping them secured in case you or someone needs to open it.
- Keep HVAC System Equipment Out of Reach – Adjusting your thermostat may be no big deal for the adults in the house, however, if a child was to access the thermostat and set the temperature to an extreme hot or cold level, it could become dangerous for your child’s health and cause damage to your expensive HVAC system. To prevent situations like this from occurring, be sure to install your equipment such as the thermostat in places where children should not be able to reach, such as high up.
- Keep Remotes in a Safe Place – The remotes have the same potential of destroying your HVAC system or putting your children in danger as the thermostat and other HVAC control equipment. Using the remote, children would be able to control the temperature and set it at extreme levels, which would not be good for the HVAC system or your child. To prevent this from happening, always keep your remotes secured out of a child’s reach.
- Do Not Forget About the Outdoor Unit – Your outdoor HVAC system unit is equally, if not, potentially more dangerous than your indoor unit. Those large machines have the capability to become very dangerous with all of the components, wires, and metal pieces. If a child was to play with your HVAC system as a toy, it could become a very dangerous situation. To prevent harm, teach children to stay away from outdoor units and cut off access to the units from any child by covering them or blocking them off using a cage or fence if necessary.
Contact Us Today to Learn More About Keeping Your HVAC System Safe
Whether you want to learn more about making sure your HVAC system is safe and your children protected or you are searching for a trustworthy HVAC company that can offer a wide range of services to meet your heating & air conditioning needs, look no further than Galmiche & Sons. To learn more about our services or to schedule a service call, contact us today in St. Louis at 314-993-1110.
