No homeowner wants to find out they have asbestos in their home. Especially when it’s related to your home heating system and you’re looking to upgrade before the winter. When you discover Asbestos in your furnace or boiler system, it’s essential to call an asbestos abatement professional rather than having a plumber handle it due to the serious health risks associated with asbestos exposure. Here’s why: 1. Asbestos is Dangerous: Asbestos fibers, when disturbed, can become airborne and be inhaled. Once in the lungs, they can cause serious diseases like asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma. Plumbers aren’t trained or equipped to handle asbestos safely. 2. Legal Regulations: Asbestos removal is regulated by federal, state, and local laws. Only licensed asbestos abatement professionals are legally permitted to handle the removal, encapsulation, or disposal of asbestos-containing materials. Having a plumber remove the system could result in legal and safety violations. 3. Prop...