Stay Warm and Safe This Winter

With the winter season we all tend to spend the majority of our time in our homes trying to stay warm. While sometimes curling up with a blanket and drinking coffee will do the trick, Winnipeg Supply Service Experts is here with a couple tips on how to stay warm (and safe!) this season. 

Install Carbon Monoxide Detectors 

Make sure you have carbon monoxide (CO) detectors installed on every floor of your home, especially near bedrooms, and test them to confirm they are operating. Since CO does not have a smell and cannot be detected, it’s important that you have working CO detectors to make sure your family is safe. 

Get Your Chimney Inspection 

This is the right time of year to get the fireplace up and running, but before you do, ensure you have your chimney cleaned and examined by a professional. The fireplace can be a source of CO if you don’t keep it properly cleaned and maintained. 

Be Careful with Space Heaters 
 
Space heaters are normally safe, energy efficient, and a helpful way to heat small areas of your home, but confirm it has been sanctioned by a recognized testing labouratory and contains an automatic shut-off feature. Follow all manufacturer’s instructions and make sure it is placed on a hard, level surface at least 3 feet away from any flammable products. 

Furnace Tune-Up 

With a furnace tune-up from Winnipeg Supply Service Experts in Winnipeg, we will perform a safety check of your heating system to be sure there are no leaks or carbon monoxide issues. Along with a furnace tune-up, confirm your heating vents are free from obstruction and that you’re replacing your air filter every 30 days. This will prevent 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 create a fire or a dangerous accumulation of carbon monoxide. If you need support paying your energy bills, visit NeedHelpPayingBills.com to find a service near you. 

To make sure your home is ready to keep you safe and warm all season long, call Winnipeg Supply Service Experts at 204-800-0613 today, or schedule service online.