End of daylight savings, check your house is fire safe, ready for winter – ICNZ
“With heating being used for the first time in a few months, there are some things you can do to keep yourself and your family fire safe and reduce the impact of extreme weather on your home and property in the months ahead.”
Fire safety check
Last September Fire and Emergency NZ released sobering stats, saying that in the year to 30 June 2020 only 60 percent of house fire callouts they attended had working smoke alarms.
Other things to check include:
– Test non-electric heaters for gas or carbon monoxide leaks, and make sure all electric heating appliances are free of dust and have cables and plugs that are undamaged.
– Check electric blankets are in good working order and install timers to ensure they’re not accidentally left on.
– Heaters use more energy than standard appliances so check they are plugged straight into a wall socket to avoid overloading multi-boxes.
Minimise the risk of damage in severe weather
To minimise the risk of anything going wrong, it’s important to get out and check how well-prepared your house is for winter before it gets too cold and damp, with some simple steps able to be taken to help keep your property safe.
Paragon Gas and Plumbing can help you get your central heating ready for winter. Get in touch today to get yours sorted.
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