10 Safety Tips For Heating Your Home In NJ This WinterIn this article, we discuss some heating safety tips you should follow.1. Flammable Objects & Heaters![]() 2. Establish A Kid-Free Zone Near Heating DevicesIf you have children in your household, be sure to establish a kid-free zone. This kid-free zone should extend at least three feet from heat producers like space heaters and fireplaces. [maxbutton id="11" ]3. Professional Heating System Installation![]() 4. Never Use Your Oven For HeatingYour oven is not a heating device. Although it may be tempting at times, your oven should never be used to produce heat in your house. Doing so is extremely dangerous for children, pets and can lead to a fire. [maxbutton id="14" text="Explore Our Heating Services" ] [maxbutton id="5" text="Call To Schedule A Free, In-Home Estimate" ]5. Is Your Heating System Up To Code?If you are unsure if your heating equipment was installed professionally or whether it is up to the current New Jersey code, call a heating professional at Lawes Company to check. If any of your equipment was installed incorrectly, it may be a fire hazard or a safety issue.6. Turn Off Portable Heaters![]() 7. Use The Right Heating FuelYou should always have the right kind of fuel to use with your heating equipment. If you are unsure as to what kind of fuel you need for heating your home this winter, contact the New Jersey heating professionals at Lawes Company. They can tell you exactly what you need and offer practical solutions for your home heating requirements.8. Check Your HVAC Vents![]() 9. FireplacesMany house fires begin with the fireplace. If you have a fireplace, make sure you have a quality screen to keep sparks from igniting flammable objects like the carpet. Also, verify that your chimney has been swept and flue is clear to prevent smoke from filling your house.10. Smoke Alarms![]() ConclusionIf you need professional assistance safely heating your home this winter, contact the oil and gas heating professionals at Lawes Company today. We can ensure that your system is working as expected. This way, you can have the peace of mind that your home is safe and comfortable this winter.Give Lawes Company A Call For All Of Your HVAC Needs![]() via Lawes Company - Feed https://www.lawescompany.com/heating-safety/ Comments are closed.
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