Yes, when the temperatures are dipping for the first time this fall into the 30s with the highs just in the 60s this Georgia girl gets cold.  I'm certainly looking forward to hitting the 70s again by the end of the week. 

But we always check the chimney from outside to make sure it still looks clear and the screen in in place that would have kept any critter from getting into the chimney.  Last year after the were SURE we'd had the last fire we called the chimney sweep and had it cleaned out.  This time of year they are hard to get to your house because SO many people wait until it's time to use the fireplace to call. 

But safety first.  Have the chimney sweep come out before you build that fire.  I've seen a chimney fire up close and personal twice and it's potentially something that can cost you your home. 

If you are heating with a furnace I also suggest you have it serviced prior to use.  I recently had my furnace serviced by the HVAC company I use AND I had the company I buy propane from check the tank and lines all the way to the furnace for leaks.  So now that we are having our first cold snap I'm ready ready ready.  It's a toasty 70 inside and my puppies are piled on the floor right in front of the fireplace.  Toasty.  

If you are using an elerctric heater, check the cord and make sure it's clear for 5 or more feet in front of it.  If it doesn't turn off automatically when tipped over it just may be time to replace it.  Be safe.

And while I am sitting here in my warm house I just want to mention that I am saying many prayers for all those in the path of hurricane Sandy.  Those I know and love and those I don't know.  I pray for your safety and the safety of those working to restore power in your areas. 

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17 Comments on Used the fireplace for the first time this fall

OCT
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Tammy we're not quite there yet....still in the 90's but it's feeling chilly (to me) in the morning while I head out hiking.   And yes.....all the folks back east are on my mind and in my thoughts and prayers. Stay safe.
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wahoo! for us we are hitting the low 50s tonight.. breaking out the blankets too here in west palm beach
6:28pm • #2
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Tammy - preventative maintenance is a good practice to have. It definitely assures a much safer and secure environment to be in.   I too want to send my prayers to all those being affected by hurricane Sandy.
6:31pm • #3
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I'm thinking about them too. We're in the thirties tonight for the first time but that's nothing compared to what the East Coast is going through..or those mothers whose preschoolers died tonight in a horrific bus crash in Carroll County (ky). My heart breaks for them. Anyway, I am glad you didn't take a chance with your furnace.
6:35pm • #4
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Hi Tammy, we had the little furry heat sucking critters tonight too.  We flip on the propane heat and the pups are smack in front.  We have some flurries, cold wind and temps in low 30s probably on their way to the high 20s.  My mom headed back to FL just in time.  I hope everyone in the affected states of this tremendous storm come out well.
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Tammy great safety advice for the owners of wood burning fireplaces, ironically I was going to write a blog post about that today!
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Anna- yeah that's what the temperatures here were two days ago... 90.  BAM, it got cold  And the storm missed us except some wind. 

Mark- Blankets are good for 50s

Sarah and Lester- yes it can be a matter of life and death

Lynda- true.  And my thoughts are with them.

Mona- hope you had a really nice visit with your mom.  Hope she's safely back home too.

Endre- hey, it's important all over.

 
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Hi Tammy, One would think it would be second nature that people take care of the fireplace and the heating system. Sadly, many don't think about it until they need it and that is usually when the problems are discovered. These reminders for folks are great and are really great public service announcements.
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Had my furnace checked last week just in time for the dropping temps. I also fired up the fireplace for the first time. My hubby is enjoying the game cuddled in front of a warm fire.
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William- true and very sad indeed.

Tammie- My Donald built the fire and went right to bed.  Has to be at work at 3:30 a.m.
8:00pm • #10
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Good morning Tammy,

We had our furnace checked for the winter months coming up. We actually had some chilly nights of 40's and only 60's for the days but looks like we are back to high 70's and lows of 50's for the rest of the week!
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Our furnace has been running for weeks.  Stay warm down there!                                                                          
4:56am • #12
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There's nothing like wood heat. It warms you to the bone. We mainly use wood heat throughout the winter. It's so much cheaper than propane and I love it. My dogs like to do what yours are doing in the picture. That's a great looking twosome.
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Dorie I hope we get back to that soon.  We still have lots of wind and it was cold when I took the pups out this morning.

Jared- very cold here last night, but we heat mostly with wood

Debbie- It dries me out less than propane heat too.  And in 2011 we lost a couple of trees at home in storm and we're still using that wood.  Also lost one at my office in 2012 that we will get cut up and split for firewood.
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Tammy- Great advice to get the chimney checked, so many people don't do it. I always get the HVAC serviced early as well, peace of mind that it will be good to go when it gets cold. The pups look like they enjoy a nice fire too!
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Tammy-Our temps here for the next week will be in the mid to high 50's and low 60's and that is good working outside weather so I am happy. I have had the heat on because it gets in the 30's at night and it would be too cold for Mom. I remember when we were kids and lived in NY. We had a chimney fire and the pipes glowed a bright red. We were lucky that old house didn't burn down as we lived in a rural area and the fire dept never did get there.
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We turned our heat pump from "cool" to "heat" last night for the first time after Sandy blew through and took our warm weather with her - and got the expected "burning" smell as the coils heated up after disuse. Your post reminded me that it's probably time to replace the intake filter - thank you!
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