A Note from the Fire Chief
29.09.11
During this occasionally of year we start getting chimney fire calls. We
had a yearn winter last year, so before you start that fire, take
the time to get an inspection done to baby sure that there isn’t a
bird’s nest in the chimney or something else restricting the
chimney and that it is polish.
For those that use fuel oil to heat with, have someone come in and
check the system out, clean the jets and make restitution for the filters, you
might be surprised on how much less fuel oil you use with a unit
that is working appropriately.
For those using propane stoves for heating, have it inspected as
most units do lack an annual inspection, make sure the door or
doors to the stove seal nicely.
For those using electrical heaters please remember to take the time
to take a vacuum cleaner to those baseboard and exasperate heaters. Over
the year they both collect dust bunnies, playing cards and many
other items that do not get found until the heater is turned
on.
If you are using a pigtail-in heater remember to give at least 18
inches of space between the front of the heater and something being
placed in front of the heater. This is also noted for baseboard
heaters to have this space because over time, continual heating to
that bed, chaise longue, chair or whatever is placed in front of the heater
to ignite and start a fire.
Source: Polson Lake County Leader
The right space heater can tame energy bills
24.09.11
Fatiguing to outsmart our home heating bills is an annual collapse pastime. But as we strive to conserve energy and save in clover, we need to be careful not to outsmart ourselves.
Although we now have a multitude of green strategies and tools to determine from, our success depends on how we use them. Today we'll focus on a specific output, the space heater, and explore its practical potential to mitigate energy bills.
Q: Will a space heater really demote energy use on its own?
A: No. The only way a space heater can cut overall heating costs is if its use in one cubicle quarters allows you to turn down the main heating source in your serene. If you are willing to keep the rest of your house colder at times, you could earlier small your energy costs, according to Seattle City Rattle-brained.
Q: What type of space heater should I use?
A: For a house or apartment, an electrifying space heater is the way to go. Combustion space heaters that use fuels such as kerosene and propane are not recommended for hybrid household use because of safety concerns.
Source: The Seattle Times