When the weather outside is freezing, there's nothing better than curling up before a roaring fire. However, using your fireplace can be extremely dangerous if you don't have the right safety measures in place. Learn how you can use your fireplace safely this year with these strategies.
1) Before lighting your first fire of the season, make sure your fireplace and chimney have been properly inspected and cleaned. Lighting a fire in a damaged or dirty fireplace is incredibly dangerous for your family and your home.
2) Make sure that there aren't any flammable items near your fireplace; a rogue spark could result in a house fire. Additionally, place a fire-resistant mat in front of your fireplace to prevent sparks or hot ashes from damaging your flooring.
3) Never leave a fire unattended when there are children present. Additionally, do not let children get too close to the flames or play with fire tools and equipment.
4) Crack open a window when using your fireplace to let out any smoke. The air coming in from outside will help push smoke up and out of your chimney.
5) When your fire burns down, make sure it is completely extinguished before leaving the house or going upstairs. A seemingly extinguished fire could flame back up and cause a house fire if you are not careful.
6) Clean out the ashes produced by any previous fires. If ash accumulates in your chimney, then it could restrict air flow to the kindling and produce more smoke.
7) Always keep a fire extinguisher in close reach.
Follow these easy tips to keep both your family and your home safe while using your fireplace this season. Another way to protect your home from fire damage and other hazards this month is to have the right insurance coverage. To find the best policy for your needs, contact the experts at Scavone Insurance in White Plains, New York. Our dedicated team is ready to get you covered today!
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