Stay Warm and Safe This Winter
With the cold weather we all tend to spend more time inside trying to stay warm. While sometimes hiding under the covers and drinking hot tea will do the trick, A1 Chesney Service Experts is here with a few tips on how to stay warm (and safe!) this season.
Install Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Confirm you have carbon monoxide (CO) detectors installed on each floor of your home, especially near bedrooms, and test them to make sure they are working. Since CO does not have a smell and cannot be detected, it’s vital that you have operating CO detectors to make sure you are safe.
Get Your Chimney Inspection
This is the ideal time of year to get the fireplace roaring, but before you do, be sure you have your chimney cleaned and checked 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 normally safe, energy efficient, and a successful way to heat small rooms of your home, but confirm it has been authorized by a recognized testing labouratory and has an automatic shut-off feature. Follow all manufacturer’s instructions and be sure it is placed on a hard, level surface at least 36 inches away from anything flammable.
Furnace Tune-Up
With a furnace tune-up from A1 Chesney Service Experts in Calgary, we will perform a safety check of your heating equipment to make sure there are no leaks or CO problems. Along with a Precision tune-up, verify your heating vents are not obstructed and that you’re changing your air filter every 30 days. This will avoid the air flow from becoming restricted and help prevent allergens from exacerbating respiratory issues.
If You Need Help Staying Warm, Ask
There are appropriate ways and wrong ways to heat your home – 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 support paying your utility bills, visit NeedHelpPayingBills.com to find a service in Calgary.
To be sure your home is ready to keep you safe and warm through the winter, call A1 Chesney Service Experts at 587-315-5271 today, or schedule service online.
