Tips for heating fire safety as winter approaches
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Tips for heating fire safety as winter approaches

Due to the frigid weather, home heaters are working harder than usual. This time of year, heating-related fires are the second most prevalent type of fire. As a reminder, make sure to give your heaters adequate distance and consider following these precautions to prevent home fires caused by heating.

  • Give your heaters space. Do not put anything close to any type of heater.
  • Never use an extension cord with a portable heater. Plug the heater directly into a wall outlet.
  • Make sure your portable heater is tested by an independent testing laboratory and has an automatic shut off feature if it tips over.
  • Turn portable heaters off before leaving the room or before going to bed.
  • Never permit any item to drape across heaters.
  • Clean or replace furnace filters regularly.
  • Inspect all heating equipment yearly and always hire an experienced electrician to do any necessary repair work on your baseboard heaters.


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