It is Chimney Fire Safety Week, the annual campaign to raise awareness of chimney fires and the importance of keeping chimneys swept and appliances maintained.
Having a chimney swept not only reduces the fire risk, but also enables more efficient combustion saving you money by reducing the amount of fuel used and reduces emissions helping the environment and the air we breathe.
With the current cost of gas and electricity more people are using alternative methods to help heat their homes, resulting in a rise in the use of chimneys. Ensuring these are safe, ready to use and you are burning the correct fuel is important.
Tops tips from the national safety campaign include:
- Getting your stove serviced
- Avoid ‘Slumbering’ your stove overnight
- Never leave a fire unattended
- Store fuel away from the stove
- Get your chimney regularly swept
If you are a regular user or have returned to having fires at home, ensure you get your chimney swept ready for the colder months.
