Vital Heating Safety Tips

Expert Advice from a Trusted Heating Contractor

When the temperatures drop, heating systems are a true life saver providing warmth inside your house when it’s freezing outside. Nonetheless, if not monitored carefully and serviced regularly by a qualified heating contractor, home heating appliances and systems can also be a major safety hazard in your property. By taking the following preventative measures, you will make your home both more comfortable and safer all winter long!

Carbon Monoxide & Smoke Alarms Detectors

First of all, if you have an oil-fired or gas heater or furnace, it is necessarily to have a fire/smoke and carbon monoxide detector alarms that are in proper working condition and placed close to your heating system. It is important to test all the carbon monoxide detectors, smoke alarms and fire alarms twice a year.

Portable Electric Space Heaters

Portable electric space heaters are a well-known way to save money on your energy expenses during the winter months, but they can also be quite dangerous. Always check whether your space heater is turned off and unplugged while it is unattended and make sure objects are kept on a safe distance from the heater.

Home Heating Systems

The best and safest way to prepare for the cold winter weather is to have a professional heating contractor come to your property and check up your heating system. During this inspection, they will clean or replace filters, check for any potential issues and perform the necessary repairs, if needed.

In regards to heating your house, make sure to only use traditional heating systems such as furnaces and radiators. Never use grills or ovens in your property as the primary source of heat for your home. Never use a kerosene heater inside the property. Apart from the fact that it will pose a genuine fire hazard, it can also give off hazardous fumes that can present additional dangers.

In case of an emergency accident caused by a heating system, make sure to have a fire extinguisher at hand and a clear path to safety exit. For further information on keeping your heating system safe for you and your family this winter or to schedule an appointment to have your heating system checked, call the specialists at Vacaville Richard’s Air Tech – trusted and respected HVAC company in Vacaville, CA!

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