As the temperature starts to drop, especially overnight,
many homeowners at the Lake of the Ozarks will start to heat their homes.
Whether it be wood in a fireplace or a furnace, there are a few dangers
that come along with heating your home. Your trusted real estate agent in Lake Ozark, Missouri has provided some fire safety tips to help make your home a
safer place this fall.
Service Furnace
Before you turn your furnace on for the first time this
year, consider having a professional check over your system. This can help
ensure it is in proper working order and that no safety issues are present. If
you do have your system checked out, you can catch a potential issue before a
problem arises.
Clean Chimney
Ensure your chimney is clear of all debris before starting a
fire each time. Whether it be tree limbs or leaves, a blockage can cause smoke
and/or a fire to be trapped inside the home.
Use Caution with Fireplace
When dealing with fire in a fireplace, use caution at all
times. Utilize fireplace tools to handle wood when shifting fire and placing
new logs on a flame. Keep in mind that you should always use a fireplace screen
to keep the fire secure.
Proper Placement of Space Heater
When plugging in a space heater, ensure it is placed away
from any flammable objects. Keep the heater away from objects like curtains, clothing,
and bedding, which can easily catch fire.
Blow Out Candles
With the limited daylight hours and cooler temperature, many
homeowners are home more in the fall and winter months, than during the summer.
This means more people will be burning candles inside their home, since they
are there to enjoy the flickering light and pleasant scent. If you do choose to
burn a candle, ensure it is extinguished before leaving the house or going to
bed at night.
Never Heat with an Oven
Heating your home with a gas range stove or an open oven
door can lead to toxic air entering the home. This is not safe for you or your
family to breathe in.
Test Smoke Alarms
Two times a year, you should test your smoke alarms and
replace the battery. A smoke alarm can help alert anyone inside the home to
exit because there is a fire threat. To help protect your family, ensure your
smoke detectors are in proper working order and have fresh batteries.
Whether you already own a home or are planning to purchase a house at the Lake of the Ozarks, these fall safety tips can help keep you and
your family safe at home. If you are in the market for a new home, an experienced real estate agent in Lake Ozark, MO can help you with the search. Now that you know
these tips for fire safety in the home, you can feel confident about protecting
your home this fall.
Professional REALTOR®
BerkShire Hathaway HomeServices
101 Crossings West, Ste. 202
Lake Ozark, MO 65049
Office: (573) 365-6868
Susan's Cell: (573) 280-0484
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