Heating a home effectively is good for both your health and your energy consumption. Below are seven important tips for heating your home safely. With simple means and measures you can make your home safer. Together we can make it through the winter safely and warmly.

Seven tips for heating your home safely and warmly:

1: Health for good ventilation

Dry air heats up faster than moist air. So good ventilation makes your home heat better and safer.

2: Put candles in a safe place

Health that candles are stable, out of reach of children and pets and do not pose a risk to the environment, such as (fluttering) curtains.

3: Health for a clean chimney

Have your chimney swept at least once a year by a licensed specialist. This reduces the risk of chimney fires.

4. Check cords and plugs

Check electrical appliances, cords and plugs for damage. Do not use appliances with loose wires or torn insulation to avoid fire hazards.

5. Health that you are alerted in time

Install a smoke detector and a carbon monoxide detector in your home. Test them regularly and replace the batteries as needed.

6. Maintain the central heating boiler or gas stove

Have your central heating boiler or gas heater checked and serviced annually by a licensed installer. This will keep it working safely and energy efficiently.

7. Do not use gas cylinders in your home

Gas cylinders do not belong in a living area. Use them only outdoors and according to safety instructions.

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