Fireplace Safety 101 for Jamestown, PA

12/14/2022 (Permalink)

You may be tempted to get into the winter spirit by turning on your fireplace, but have you serviced or taken care of it in a while?

Living in Western Pennsylvania at this time of year means it is already cold. In fact---the snow has already started to fall, leaving a white blanket across the grass. You may be tempted to get into the winter spirit by turning on your fireplace, but have you serviced or taken care of it in a while? SERVPRO of Crawford and NE Venango Counties is here to give you some fireplace tips.

• Watch how long you use the fireplace. This should not be used as a furnace. Do not burn longer than 5 hours at a time.
• Keep a screen closed to stop sparks from hopping out to any carpeting.
• Have a certified chimney sweep come and service the chimney on a yearly basis.
• Clean the area where the logs burn every 7 days or so. Leave about an inch of ash to use as an insulator.
• Never ever use your vacuum to clean up ashes. Live coals can stay in those ashes longer than you think.
• Use a chimney cap to prevent any water damage from coming through. This also prevents animals from falling in and nesting.
• Always use the fireplace tools to move the logs around. Never use your hands.

Fireplaces sure are a beautiful sight and give us a lot winter joy. But always remember to take precautions and follow proper usage. Nearly half (48%) of all home heating fires occurred in November, December, January, and February. Heating equipment is a leading cause of fires in U.S. homes.

If fire, smoke, and soot strike your Meadville, Oil City, Cranberry, and surrounding areas property, SERVPRO of Crawford and NE Venango Counties is ready to respond. In addition to battling with damage from the fire, your Linesville, Saegertown, Pleasantville, and surrounding areas property may also incur water damage from firefighting efforts. This type of damage may leave you and your family feeling confused, stressed, and overwhelmed. During this difficult time, you want a team that you know and can trust to guide your through the cleanup, sanitization, and restoration process. SERVPRO of Crawford and NE Venango Counties is a leading company in fire and water damage restoration. We have state of the art equipment, highly trained technicians, and aim to give you peace of mind. If you are ever in need of professional cleaning or restoration, give us a call us at (814) 350-7651 or Learn More by visiting our website!