{"id":857,"date":"2022-11-16T09:05:36","date_gmt":"2022-11-16T14:05:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/barrieheatingcooling.ca\/blog\/?p=857"},"modified":"2026-01-13T08:57:04","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T13:57:04","slug":"can-i-move-my-furnace-exhaust-vents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barrieheatingcooling.ca\/blog\/can-i-move-my-furnace-exhaust-vents\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I Move My Furnace Exhaust Vents?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"embed-container blog-vid\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AYi4kc2a5cc\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>This is a situation we run into quite often and it\u2019s typically an easier fix than most clients expect.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s important not to attempt to move the furnace exhaust vents yourself, faulty venting can result in CO and other harmful fumes being dumped into your home, this should only be handled by a trained technician.<\/p>\n<h2>The main two reasons clients benefit from relocating their furnace exhaust venting are:<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Remodeling<\/strong> \u2013 If you\u2019re remodeling and the current furnace vents are in the way or creating unnecessary bulkheads, typically in your basement.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Termination location<\/strong>&#8211; The current vents terminate beside an outdoor seating area or hot tub and the fumes and smells are taking away from your family\u2019s enjoyment of that area.<\/p>\n<p>For either situation, these vents can be typically relocated easily and with minimal cost. Creating a more enjoyable living space inside and out.<\/p>\n<p>If you think you would benefit from having your <a href=\"\/hvac-services\/duct-work\">furnace exhaust venting moved<\/a>, give us a call today and we will have one of our trained team members come by to assess your situation and provide you with a <a href=\"\/second-opinion-hvac-repair-quote\">free estimate<\/a>. We look forward to working with you soon, take care.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This is a situation we run into quite often and it\u2019s typically an easier fix than most clients expect. 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