Author: CFA Admin

When do you start decorating for the holidays? Getting into the holiday spirit comes with plenty of decisions. Real tree, artificial tree, or no tree at all? Clear lights, colorful lights, or both? No matter your choices, it’s essential to follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Every year during the holiday season, fires injure more than 2,600 people and cause millions of dollars in property damage. Let’s have a safe and enjoyable holiday season by following these best practices: Water a live tree and check it daily to ensure the needles are fresh and the tree is not dried out. If needles…

How To Inspect Your Furnace or Heating System It’s important to have your furnace or heating system professionally inspected on a regular basis, preferably before the home heating season begins. If you’re a homeowner, it’s also a good idea for you to perform additional home heating system inspections throughout the heating season. When inspecting your heating system, check for the following: Corrosion, rust, or buildup that could be indicative of a leak. Strange odors, especially the smell of sulfur or rotten eggs. Exposed wires. If you smell gas, turn off the heating system, leave the house, and call your gas…