Stay Warm and Safe This Winter
With the winter weather we all tend to spend most of our time inside trying to stay warm. While sometimes hiding under the covers 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
Make sure you have carbon monoxide (CO) detectors installed on all floors of your home, specifically near bedrooms, and test them to confirm they are working. Since CO does not have a smell and cannot be detected, it’s important that you have operating CO detectors to make sure your family is safe.
Get Your Chimney Inspection
This is the perfect time of year to get the fireplace roaring, but before you do, make sure you have your chimney cleaned and inspected by an expert. The fireplace may be a source of CO if you don’t keep it properly cleaned and maintained.
Be Careful with Space Heaters
Space heaters are typically safe, energy efficient, and a successful way to heat small rooms of your home, but verify it has been sanctioned by a recognized testing laboratory and has an automatic shut-off feature. Follow all manufacturer’s instructions and ensure it is placed on a hard, level surface at least 36 inches away from anything flammable.
Furnace Tune-Up
With a heating tune-up from Service Experts Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing in the U.S., we will perform a safety check of your heating system to be sure there are no leaks or CO issues. Along with a heating tune-up, confirm your heating vents are not blocked and that you’re swapping out your air filter every 30 days. This will keep the air flow unrestricted and help prevent allergens from aggravating respiratory issues.
If You Need Help Staying Warm, Ask
There are proper ways and wrong ways to make sure your home is heated – using the oven, a grill, or a camp stove are all wrong ways. Using these products to heat your home could result in a fire or a dangerous accumulation of carbon monoxide. If you need assistance paying your energy bills, visit NeedHelpPayingBills.com to find a service close to you.
To be sure your home is ready to keep you safe and warm all winter long, call Service Experts Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing at 866-397-3787 today, or schedule service online.