Puff Back - Norfolk, MA

5/15/2017 (Permalink)

This homeowner suffered a puff back when his heating system failed to ignite properly.

A puff back happens when an oil burner doesn't immediately ignite cause oil to build up before ignition. The resulting cause would be like that to the backfiring of a car. This explosion can shoot soot through the furnace exhaust system and into your home. If you have forced hot air the soot will travel through your heating system.

It's amazing how much area soot can cover, in some cases it can force you out of your home. Puff Back soot is not just a powder-like substance but a mixture of oil that is black and sticky, making it extremely difficult to remove. 

If you think you have suffered  a puff back from your in your home contact SERVPRO of Franklin/Walpole at 508-533-5305. A trained technician can come, assess, and determine the best plan for clean-up.