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Is it normal for my heater to smell burnt?
A burning smell when you first turn your heater on is most likely caused by dust buildup on your furnace. For homeowners who live in a region that often experiences changing seasons, like in the Mid-Atlantic, it’s likely that the furnace isn’t used all year round.
Should furnace smell when first turned on?
The first time you turn on the furnace, it is completely normal to notice a burning or musty smell. Why does it smell like that? While your furnace has been turned off during the warmer months of the year, dust and dirt have built up within your unit.
Can turning the heat on cause a fire?
The National Fire Protection Association says more than one in six home fires start from heating equipment, which is the second most common cause of a fire behind cooking. While most heating-related fires start from either space heaters or fire places, more than one out of every 10 starts with a central heating system.
