Home Heating Safety
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Whether using oil, natural gas or propane furnaces, we expect our fuel-burning heating systems to operate safely -- without the threat of accident or illness. You can help safeguard you and your family by ensuring your heating systems are in good working order. Keep your furnace maintained! Arrange to have your furnace inspected by a qualified inspector annually.
Stovepipe And Chimney Checkup
It can be comforting to curl up beside a crackling fire or gather family and friends around the warmth of a wood stove on a cold winter night especially during the holiday season. Take the necessary steps now to ensure that wood stoves and fireplaces are operating properly and to eliminate any potential hazards. [more…]
A Portable Space Heater - Heads Up
It is only natural to want to stay toasty warm on long winter nights and one way we do that is by using space heaters to add a little extra heat. As handy as space heaters are, they can be a hazard if improperly used… [more…]
Air Tight is Too Tight!
Just like you need oxygen to operate properly, so do fuel burning appliances in your home. When they don’t get the oxygen they need to completely burn fuel such as wood, natural gas, propane or kerosene, carbon monoxide is produced. [more…]
Signs Your Home Is Gasping For Air
In attempting to conserve energy and reduce our heating costs, we can sometimes make our homes too air tight. In fact, for a house to be healthy, it needs to "breathe". [more…]
Choosing a Heating Contractor
The only person qualified to inspect your furnace is a certified heating technician. In Ontario, all certified heating technicians and contractors are registered with the Technical Standards and Safety Authority&(TSSA). If you are unsure if your technician is certified, call 1-877-682-TSSA (8772). [more…]
Heat Smart Safety Guide
Learn more about the “watch-out” areas in your home with this fun and interactive guide: [more…]
Fireplace Safety
Here are some tips to make the enjoyment of your fireplace a safe one. [more…]
Do-It-Yourself Checklist
Help ensure you’re heating safely with this helpful checklist: [more…]
Safety Tips for Electrical Generators
If you are planning to use an emergency generator during the winter, here are some valuable safety tips to follow: [more…]
- Make sure that you have installed the generator as per the manufacturer’s instructions. Hire a licensed and knowledgeable contractor to install the unit. This is essential to ensure proper and safe operation.
