Codes advises caution when using supplemental heating systems
CHENANGO COUNTY – A winter cold spell combined with winds of 5 to 10 miles per hour are expected to drastically drop temperatures Thursday night through Friday morning, meaning more and more people will be looking for inexpensive ways to keep their homes warm.
The National Weather Service in Binghamton has issued a Wind Chill Advisory from 11 tonight through 6 p.m. on Friday. The weather service expects the combination of arctic air and high winds to drop temperatures to -10 to -20 degrees. The cold temperatures could cause frostbite in 30 minutes or less.
City Code Enforcement Officer Jason Lawrence said he believes many people will try to offset their heating costs by using supplemental heating units during the cold spell. He advised using extreme caution when utilizing such devices.
“With this cold spell, I’m worried about the increase in kerosene sales,” Lawrence said, explaining that on one stop Wednesday morning, he saw three individuals getting kerosene to prepare for the coming weather. “[People] need to use caution when using supplemental heating devices,” he said.
According to the New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control, heating equipment is among the top leading causes of home fires nationally. When using any heating system, make sure that furniture and other materials are at least 36 inches from the heating source. Make sure heaters are out of reach of children and animals. Never add fuel to a hot heater. Keep chimneys clean and keep stoves free from excess ash, and make sure you have working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors inside your home.
While the cold spell could mean a higher heating bill, New York State Electric and Gas issued a press release encouraging all customers to use their energy wisely to prepare for the increased cost. “The increase in energy use that comes with exceptionally cold weather will lead to higher bills,” said Terri Van Brooker, director of customer service, “so this is a particularly important time to use energy wisely in order to help manage the increase in bills.”
Brooker advised customers to set thermostats no higher than 70 degrees, and to drop the temperature to 58 degrees when away from home or at night and to close doors and vents in unused rooms and fireplace dampers when not in use. Other energy saving tips include replacing furnace filters once a month, installing programmable thermostats and setting the water heater temperature no higher than 120 degrees.
The National Weather Service in Binghamton has issued a Wind Chill Advisory from 11 tonight through 6 p.m. on Friday. The weather service expects the combination of arctic air and high winds to drop temperatures to -10 to -20 degrees. The cold temperatures could cause frostbite in 30 minutes or less.
City Code Enforcement Officer Jason Lawrence said he believes many people will try to offset their heating costs by using supplemental heating units during the cold spell. He advised using extreme caution when utilizing such devices.
“With this cold spell, I’m worried about the increase in kerosene sales,” Lawrence said, explaining that on one stop Wednesday morning, he saw three individuals getting kerosene to prepare for the coming weather. “[People] need to use caution when using supplemental heating devices,” he said.
According to the New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control, heating equipment is among the top leading causes of home fires nationally. When using any heating system, make sure that furniture and other materials are at least 36 inches from the heating source. Make sure heaters are out of reach of children and animals. Never add fuel to a hot heater. Keep chimneys clean and keep stoves free from excess ash, and make sure you have working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors inside your home.
While the cold spell could mean a higher heating bill, New York State Electric and Gas issued a press release encouraging all customers to use their energy wisely to prepare for the increased cost. “The increase in energy use that comes with exceptionally cold weather will lead to higher bills,” said Terri Van Brooker, director of customer service, “so this is a particularly important time to use energy wisely in order to help manage the increase in bills.”
Brooker advised customers to set thermostats no higher than 70 degrees, and to drop the temperature to 58 degrees when away from home or at night and to close doors and vents in unused rooms and fireplace dampers when not in use. Other energy saving tips include replacing furnace filters once a month, installing programmable thermostats and setting the water heater temperature no higher than 120 degrees.
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