Fire Safety Tips For Keeping Your Home Safe And Warm In Chilly Fall Weather

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This year the fall weather has given us many beautiful and warm days that rarely required turning on the heat in our homes. We have been lucky to receive these warm fall days, however these days will soon turn chilly and we will have to fire up our furnaces. Keeping this is mind, there are a few safety tips that I would like to share with you so your homes are kept warm and safe all while staying free of fire hazards and potential fires.
Furnaces should be inspected prior to the heating season to assure they are functioning properly.

All controls and shut-offs should be inspected.

Hire qualified repairmen to inspect and repair your furnace. This is not a “do it yourself” job which could result in injures.

Inspect the flue pipe and the pipe seams to be sure there are no holes or cracks.

Inspect the chimney for cracks and loose bricks.

Be sure that the surrounding area of the furnace is clear or any garbage or combustible items.

Any unusual odors coming from the heating system should be checked.

For some of us we like to take the chill out of the air by lighting the fireplace ...
... and enjoy the warm and cozy feeling. BEFORE you try this, please keep in mind the following safety tips:
Chimneys should be inspected on an annual basis for creosote build-up, cracks or loose bricks.

Hire a professional to clean the chimney if necessary.

Never use flammable liquids to start the fire.

The use of a glass or medal screen in front of the opening is highly recommended to guard against sparks from flying out and causing burns to carpeting or to you. Screens can also prevent children from accidentally getting too close to the fire or putting things into the fire.

When starting a fire, do not use an abundance of paper, “fire starters” are a better option.

Never burn charcoal. If utilizing synthetic logs, use one at a time and do not break them apart.

It is especially important to make sure the fire is out before going to sleep. Do not close the damper when there are hot ashes in the fireplace which could cause carbon monoxide to build up in the house. Hot ashes should be left in the fireplace, never take them out to store in a bag, etc.

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