Before turning on your furnace for the season, it is important to understand fire prevention tips that every Omaha homeowner should know. Heating systems that have gone unused for months can develop issues such as dust buildup, worn components, or blocked airflow, all of which increase fire risk. Taking a few proactive steps before your furnace starts running can help reduce hazards, protect your home, and ensure a safer heating season.
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Fire Prevention Tips Every Homeowner Should Know Before Turning On Their Furnace
Be Warm and Safe This Winter
- Keep anything that can burn at least three feet away from heating equipment, like the furnace, fireplace, wood stove, or portable space heater.
- Have a three-foot “kid-free zone” around open fires and space heaters.
- Never use your oven to heat your home.
- Have a qualified professional install stationary space heating equipment, water heaters, or central heating equipment according to the local codes and manufacturer’s instructions.
- Have chimneys and heating equipment inspected and cleaned every year by a qualified professional.
- Remember to turn portable heaters off when leaving the room or going to bed.
- Always use the right kind of fuel, specified by the manufacturer, for fuel-burning space heaters.
- Make sure the fireplace has a sturdy screen to stop sparks from flying into the room. Ashes should be cool before putting them in a metal container. Keep the container a safe distance away from your home.
- Test smoke alarms monthly.
Do you want to ensure that your heating equipment is operating safely this year? Give the G-Force team a call at (402) 235-6727, and schedule a furnace tune-up today.
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