Heat Your Home Safely and Avoid a Fire Damage!

10/1/2021 (Permalink)

Heat Your Home Safely and Avoid a Fire Damage!

Tips on how to safely heat your home:

• Be sure that your smoke detectors are installed properly. They should be tested regularly to ensure they are working properly.
• Heating  equipment not being used improperly is the leading cause of home fire deaths. If you use a space heater, keep it away from anything flammable including: bedding, mattresses, clothing, and upholstered furniture. 
• Make sure children and animals stay away from space heaters and fireplaces.
• Turn portable heaters off when you leave the room or go to sleep. 
• Always use a screen in front of your fireplace and have your chimney professionally cleaned annually. Douse any fire or coals before you go to sleep or if you leave the house. 
• Never heat your home with your stove or oven.