With the cold weather we all tend to spend more time inside trying to stay warm. While sometimes snuggling in bed and drinking hot cocoa will do the trick, Service Experts Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing is here with some tips on how to stay warm (and safe!) during the cold.
Install Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Verify you have carbon monoxide (CO) detectors installed on all floors of your home, especially near bedrooms, and test them to make sure they are functioning. Since CO is an odorless gas and cannot be detected, it’s crucial that you have functioning CO detectors to make sure your family is safe.
Get Your Chimney Inspection
This is the right time of year to get the fireplace up and running, but before you do, make sure you have your chimney cleaned and inspected by a professional. The fireplace could be a source of CO if you don’t have it regularly cleaned and maintained.
Be Careful with Space Heaters
Space heaters are generally safe, energy efficient, and a successful way to heat small areas of your home, but Verify it has been authorized by a recognized testing laboratory and comes with an automatic shut-off feature. Obey all manufacturer’s instructions and make sure it is placed on a hard, level surface at least 3 feet away from any flammable items.
Furnace Tune-Up
With a heating tune-up from Service Experts in the U.S., we will perform a safety check of your heating equipment to make sure there are no leaks or CO issues. Along with a heating tune-up, Verify your heating vents are not obstructed and that you’re replacing your air filter every 30 days. This will avoid the air flow from becoming restricted and help stop allergens from aggravating respiratory issues.
If You Need Help Staying Warm, Ask
There are proper ways and wrong ways to heat your home Ð using the oven, a grill, or a camp stove are all wrong ways. Using these devices to heat your home could result in a fire or a dangerous buildup of carbon monoxide.
To make sure your home is ready to keep you safe and warm all season long, call Service Experts at (866) 963-7996 today, or schedule service online.
