October is National Fire Prevention Month, but many people fail to consider fire prevention in the home. With the fall season in full swing, temperatures are soon going to drop down to freezing and below. Throughout this summer, your air conditioning system has likely been on nonstop and, if this sounds like the case with your home, you’ll want to prepare your HVAC system for the winter months. One of the leading causes of house fires during the winter months is due to faulty or poorly maintained heating equipment. So it’s very important that you keep a close eye on your furnace and how the system itself is functioning.
Like any homeowner, you’ll need to look into fire prevention in the home, and a large part of this is ensuring you are aware of the fire safety regulations. Being aware is going to help keep you and your family safe, and ensure your home’s HVAC system runs smoothly. We’re going to go over the top five methods to help you stay safe during the winter months.
Check All Of Your Fire Alarms
You should have a functional smoke alarm in every part of the house, including your basement. Make sure to check them all before you turn on your furnace again. This includes checking battery life regularly and changing them when necessary, testing out each smoke alarm, and installing alarms in needed areas. Fire alarms can be set off sporadically and for various unpredictable reasons. Making sure you have alarms in all living spaces can make a massive difference.
Install Carbon Monoxide Detectors
If your home is being heated by gas, you’ll need to have carbon monoxide detectors installed. Fire alarms will not detect carbon monoxide as this is an odorless gas. Once you or a member of the household notices it, it could be too late. Furnaces and heat pumps can develop cracks. This is going to release carbon monoxide into your home, this is not only very poisonous but it’s also flammable. You’ll need to have your heat pump and furnace checked regularly for this. TNT offered Furnace maintenance, Gas furnace installation, and repair. While gas is excellent for heating your home, it can truly be alarmingly dangerous if any undetected leaks were to happen.
Check Your Air Ducts
One of the leading causes of house fires is poor air circulation. This is usually due to something clogging the air ducts – such as the dust or debris. It could also mean your ducts are in need of repair. Clogged or bad ducts can cause the furnace to work too hard trying to pull the air needed for it to function, which will then cause a fire. TNT Plumbing Heating & Cooling offers a variety of services for your air ducts such as Air Duct Installation and Air Duct Repair. It pays to have clean and efficient air ducts as this is going to help with fire prevention in the home and keep your furnace running strong.
Create A Routine
Overall, you should try to create a routine in checking your HVAC system to make sure it works properly and is safe each spring and fall season. This can include hiring a professional such as TNT to help look into your HVAC system. A yearly tune up will help you spot issues before any potential damage can happen. With more than 60 years of experience, TNT Plumbing Heating and Cooling has been making customers feel happy and stay safe with their top-notch professional services. Call today to set up your fall tune up to keep your home warm and safe this winter.
