Now that winter has settled into the Twin Lakes Area and with temperatures expected to fall into single digits Saturday and Sunday nights, Lieutenant Gary Pyszka from the Mountain Home Fire Department has tips for homeowners to safely heat their homes.
He says furnaces need to checked by a professional.
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Many homes use wood for heating and Pyszka offers this advise, including having the fireplace and chimney inspected annually.
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Pyszka says paper should not be burned in a fireplace.
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Electric space heaters are a popular source of heat during the winter.
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There are some things to remember when using space heaters.
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It’s important to keep electric space heaters away from anything flammable, especially drapes and curtains, towels and bedding.
Stoves are designed for cooking, says Pyszka, not heating a kitchen or house.
Pyska reminds Twin Lakes Area residents that it is important to have a working smoke detector and to change the batteries twice a year. In some homes it is also recommended to have a C02 detector which warns of the presence of carbon monoxide, a deadly odorless gas. The Mountain Home Fire Department and other area fire departments have smoke and C02 detectors and batteries available to those who can not afford them. They will also be happy to help install them.
The Mountain Home Fire Department can be reached at 425-2611.
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