Stay Warm and Safe This Winter

With the winter weather we all tend to spend most of our time inside trying to stay warm. While sometimes curling up with a blanket and drinking hot cocoa will do the trick, Bryant Heating & Cooling Service Experts is here with some tips on how to stay warm (and safe!) this winter. 

Install Carbon Monoxide Detectors 

Verify you have carbon monoxide (CO) detectors installed on every 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 important that you have functioning CO detectors to make sure your family is safe. 

Get Your Chimney Inspection 

This is the perfect time of year to get the fireplace up and running, but before you do, be sure you have your chimney cleaned and checked by an expert. 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 an effective way to heat small rooms of your home, but verify it has been authorized by a recognized testing labouratory and comes with an automatic shut-off feature. Obey all manufacturer’s instructions and be sure it is placed on a hard, level surface at least three feet away from any flammable products. 

Furnace Tune-Up 

With a heating tune-up from Bryant Heating & Cooling Service Experts in Windsor, we will perform a safety check of your furnace to be sure there are no leaks or carbon monoxide issues. Along with a Precision tune-up, confirm your heating vents are not obstructed and that you’re swapping out your air filter each month. This will keep the air flow unrestricted and help avoid allergens from irritating respiratory issues. 

 
If You Need Help Staying Warm, Ask 

There are appropriate ways and wrong ways to keep your home warm – using the oven, a grill, or a camp stove are all wrong ways. Using these products to heat your home could result in a fire or a dangerous buildup of carbon monoxide. If you need support paying your utility bills, visit NeedHelpPayingBills.com to find a service in Windsor. 

To ensure your home is ready to keep you safe and warm all season long, call Bryant Heating & Cooling Service Experts at 226-773-3357 today, or schedule service online.