No Burn Days and Nights Are Closer Than You Think

Our cool fall nights are just right for a warm toasty fire to take the chill off.  You do know it is cheaper to run your furnace than stoke your fireplace? But, the there is nothing better to feel than the warmth from your fireplace.  You sure can’t toast marshmallows around the furnace.

We haven’t even talked about the subtle glow that lights the room from a fireplace.

OK, now play that nose of a record being scratched… While I yell “Oh. Sh.. it’s a no burn day!”

Here in the Valley of the Sun we have a weather phenomenon called temperature inversion and when that happens all the stale air trapped next to the streets and homes of the Phoenix Metro area and the Maricopa County Air Quality Department declares a no burn day.

That means no fireplace usage. To take the chill off now means using a conventional furnace or HVAC system.

No Burn Day restrictions are put into effect when air pollution is expected to reach or exceed the federal standard. 

While No Burn Day restrictions are typically issued in conjunction with a High Pollution Advisory, the Air Quality Department director has the authority to call a No Burn Day and enforce wood-burning restrictions. Residents are asked to refrain from wood-burning in fireplaces, woodstoves and outdoor fire pits during a No Burn Day, otherwise they will be subject to fines. Does the wood police actually come around?

All wood-burning restriction notices will be posted to the Maricopa County Air Quality Department home page. You can also call them at 602-506-6400 to listen to the latest pre-recorded wood-burning restriction information.

The Air Quality Department has 24 air monitoring stations throughout Maricopa County. You may look at monitoring station site results any time of the day or night. We do caution you however to take a look at the big picture. Pollutants such as ozone and dust can move from city to city depending on the weather conditions. So, just because you may be having a great “air” day in your city, you will want to see what's happening in surrounding areas. We measure air quality standards over the entire county.

Do you need a heating system tune-up? Aaron’s Mechanical Services is the place to call. We are as close as your phone 623-388-4436.

Are you looking for fast and fair Heating Repair? Aaron’s Mechanical Services wants you to stay comfortable all year round.  Most important we want you to spend the least amount of money possible while you stay comfortable. If your Heating system or HVAC unit needs service or replacement please think of us and call at 623-388-4436 and we will come to you and solve your Heating System service needs.

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