Do you live in an older home or apartment with an older-fashioned type of heating system, such as a gas heater, water heater, oil heater, or even space heaters or kerosene heaters? If so, it's important to maintain safety for these older types of heating.
We all know the dangers of space heaters and kerosene heaters, and even small children know to keep a distance, not allow pets or babies nearby, and keep almost everything away from them. With kerosene heaters, never use them in small rooms and always make sure to use the right type of fuel to prevent explosion. With space heaters, just be sure to keep them away from furniture, drapes, etc. The same goes for gas heaters.
When it comes to water heaters, make sure you're not using them if your water is turned off or if the tank is empty. This could cause a fire. Oil burners can also be dangerous if clothing if left to dry near them for too long. Once the clothing is dry, you should immediately move them.
Heaters are wonderful, as long as you're being safe with them. In some cases, the kind of heater you use can affect your homeowners insurance policy. For more information on homeowners insurance, contact us today. We're Podmaska Insurance, an independent insurance agency based in Providence, Rhode Island.
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