Wood and pellet stove safety tips.
Does anyone remember the winter of 2010? The record snowfalls, the treacherous commute to work, the repeated cancellations of school, the ice dams, the leaking roofs and on and on and on.
Well, Old Man Winter is suiting up again, and with a chilly weekend forecast, it reminds us that the Old Man never really gets old and tired. For some reason, he never forgets to stop by each year for a visit, sometimes longer than most would like to see him.
One of the best and least expensive ways to take the chill out of winter and save money heating your home is a wood and pellet stove. At O’Connor & Co. Insurance your safety is what keeps us warm. We’ve put a list together of safety tips and great links to keep you and your family protected from accident and traumatic loss.
- Check Your Hotspots: The USFA believes in educating people how to recognize some of the hazards to help prevent wood stove mistakes. Click here for more information.
- Teach your children the value of wood stove safety. Click on this link for a great for children
- Creosote buildup in the fireplace can lead to danger. Click on link for more information.