Stay Warm and Safe This Winter

With the winter weather we all tend to spend the majority of our time in our homes trying to stay warm. While sometimes curling up with a blanket and drinking coffee will do the trick, Stevenson Service Experts is here with some tips on how to stay warm (and safe!) this winter. 

Install Carbon Monoxide Detectors 

Confirm you have carbon monoxide (CO) detectors installed on each floor of your home, particularly near bedrooms, and test them to make sure they are operating. Since CO is an odorless gas and cannot be detected, it’s important that you have operating CO detectors to make sure your home is safe. 

Get Your Chimney Inspection 

This is the perfect time of year to get the fireplace up and running, but before you do, make sure you have your chimney cleaned and checked by a professional. The fireplace could 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 areas of your home, but confirm it has been sanctioned by a recognized testing laboratory and contains an automatic shut-off feature. Observe 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 Precision tune-up from Stevenson Service Experts in Columbus, we will perform a safety check of your heating equipment to ensure there are no leaks or CO issues. Along with a Precision tune-up, make sure your heating vents are free from obstruction and that you’re replacing your air filter every 30 days. This will keep the air flow unrestricted and help stop allergens from aggravating respiratory issues. 

 
If You Need Help Staying Warm, Ask 

There are correct 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 devices to heat your home could result in a fire or a dangerous reserve of carbon monoxide. If you need assistance paying your utility bills, visit NeedHelpPayingBills.com to find a service close to you. 

To make sure your home is ready to keep you safe and warm through the winter, call Stevenson Service Experts at 614-334-3192 today, or schedule service online