{"id":2804,"date":"2022-10-19T09:31:36","date_gmt":"2022-10-19T14:31:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.paenergyratings.com\/blog\/?p=2804"},"modified":"2022-10-24T14:59:52","modified_gmt":"2022-10-24T19:59:52","slug":"best-pa-winter-wood-heating-safety-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paenergyratings.com\/blog\/best-pa-winter-wood-heating-safety-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Best PA Winter Wood Heating Safety Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Safe Heating Tips for Winter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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There’s nothing like snuggling up in front of a warm fire — especially when it cuts your energy bills. Learn how to stay safe with these great wood heating tips to protect your family.<\/em><\/center><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

With frost in the air, you’re probably looking to heat your home and avoid a high Pennsylvania energy bill<\/a>. Plus with inflation and recession fears<\/a> felt by many these days, saving a little extra is key. Well, one great way to save on heat is to light your fireplace or wood stove. But while there’s nothing as warm and cheery as a nice fire, it can be dangerous. That’s why you should keep the following best PA winter wood heating safety tips in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Five Wood Heating Safety Tips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t leave fires unattended<\/strong>. <\/strong>Never leave a burning fire unattended<\/a>. The unexpected can always happen with fires and turn dangerous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use a sturdy screen with your fireplace<\/strong>. <\/strong>When wood burns, you can usually see embers pop and snap, then sparks fly. For that reason, make sure you have a sturdy screen in place<\/a> to block sparks and ash from escaping the hearth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inspect and maintain your wood stove. <\/strong>Take the necessary steps to get regular inspections and maintenance<\/a> of your woodstove. This way, you know your woodstove works properly. If the woodstove needs any repairs, get these done to avoid fire safety issues before you begin using your woodstove.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t burn anything besides wood in your wood stove<\/strong>. <\/strong>Wood stoves are designed to burn wood<\/a> safely and efficiently within a specific temperature range. Because of that, other fuels may burn too hot for your stove and cause serious danger to your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make sure the damper\/flue is open<\/strong>. Whenever you light a fire in your fireplace or wood-burning stove, make sure the damper is open<\/a>. The damper controls the air flow and lets smoke go up the chimney. You don\u2019t want that smoke coming back into your home as it can harm your family. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep Costs Low While Staying Warm<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Fire places and wood stoves are great for heating your home in the winter. They help you save money on electricity<\/a> and heating costs. But pay attention and remember to use them with safety in mind. Also, keep in mind that you can lower your electric bill by shopping for a low fixed rate electricity plan<\/a>. Locking in a fixed rate can help keep you from getting burned by uncertain PTC rates from your local utility. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visit https:\/\/www.paenergyratings.com<\/a> to view available electric plans in your area and find one that works best for you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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