Space Heater

1/24/2024 (Permalink)

Many people use space heaters to take the chill out of a room in Reston/Herndon during winter, and heating equipment can cause fires. Our local team offers these heating equipment safety tips from the National Fire Protection Association:

• 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
• 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 heating equipment and chimneys cleaned and inspected every year by a qualified professional
• Install and maintain CO alarms to avoid the risk of CO poisoning. If you smell gas in your gas heater, do not light the appliance. Leave home immediately and call your local fire department or gas company
• If you have a fireplace, 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, and keep the container a safe distance away from your home.
• All fuel-burning equipment should be vented to the outside to avoid carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning.

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When you need help with a fire damage emergency in your Reston/Herndon home or business, our Reston/Herndon team will restore your damage “Like it never even happened.” Call us today at 703-471-6040.

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