With winter arriving soon, now is a great time to prepare
your home for freezing temperatures. Use
the checklist below to give for ideas for keeping warm, preventing fires, and
saving money.
Have your furnace inspected and serviced by a professional at
least once a year.
Have chimneys and vents cleaned and inspected. (Built up creosote is the leading cause of
chimney fires!)
Stock up on dry, seasoned wood for the fireplace or wood
stove.
Check the condition of your fireplace screen. Is it in good condition and secure?
Get a covered metal container ready to dispose of cooled
ashes. (And keep it at least 10 feet
from your home.)
Review fireplace safety with your kids!
Make sure all portable space heaters have an automatic
shut-off and are kept at least 3 feet away from anything that can burn (like
bedding).
Test all smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms!
Follow these tips and your home will be ready for winter and
safe from fire hazards. If you’re
concerned about protecting your belongings, give us a call at 973-948-3200 to review
your home insurance policy today!
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