Appliance Safety

• Replace furnace filters at least three times during each heating season to help maintain efficiency. 
• Ensure that heat registers and cold air returns are not blocked by furniture, curtains, or other objects to allow proper airflow. 

Floor Furnace

• Vacuum around the floor furnace regularly to prevent lint buildup. 
• Keep children away from the furnace grill, as it can become extremely hot during use. 
• Do not place rugs, furniture, or any combustible materials over or near the furnace grill. Make sure they airflow is not obstructed. 

Wall Furnace

• Never store flammable items on or near the furnace or its vent. Keep the surrounding area clear of combustibles. 
• Clean the burner compartment by wiping out the inside of a built-in, vented wall furnace once a month during the heating season, or as directed by the manufacturer. 

• Keep furnace heat registers free of furniture, clutter, or debris to allow proper airflow. 
• Don’t store items around the furnace that could block ventilation. 
• Regularly clean around the furnace to remove dust, lint, and pet hair that can build up and reduce efficiency. 
• Many gas furnaces draw air from inside the home. Dust, lint, or nearby stored items can restrict airflow and affect performance. 
• Never store newspapers, cleaning products, flammable liquids, or other combustible materials near the furnace. 
• Inspect your furnace filter monthly during heating season. Clean or replace it if there’s visible lint or buildup. 
• After cleaning or changing the filter, be sure to reinstall the front panel door securely. The furnace should never be operated without the panel properly in place. 
• Some newer forced-air furnaces have a safety switch that prevents operation without the panel. Older models may still run if the door is off, so always double-check that it’s in place. 

• Water heaters installed in garages must be elevated in order for the pilot light or other source of ignition is a minimum of 18 inches above the floor, or installed per local building codes and the manufacturers’ installation instructions.*
  *Note: Manufacturers’ labels and/or instruction manuals for new Flammable Vapor Ignition Resistant (FVIR) tank water heaters may or may not indicate the 18-inch elevation requirement for garage installations. Always follow the manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Never store or use flammable products such as gasoline, paint thinner, cleaning products, etc. near or in the same room as any gas or heat-producing appliance.
• Lowering your temperature setting can prevent scalding accidents and lower your energy costs. Water temperatures above 125° F can cause severe burns or even death. Households with small children, or disabled or elderly persons may require a lower thermostat setting to prevent contact with "HOT" water. Please refer to your water heater manufacturer's recommendations for safe water heater temperature settings.

• Vent gas dryers to the outdoors.
  • Never exhaust gas dryers into an attic, chimney, wall, ceiling, or concealed space of a building.
• Use only approved metal vent ducting material. Plastic, vinyl and foil accordion style materials are not approved for gas dryers.
• Inspect the exhaust duct regularly to ensure that it has not become crushed, kinked or otherwise restricted.
• Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent surrounding areas free from lint.
• Periodically clear the interior of the exhaust duct. This work should be performed by a licensed, qualified professional.

• Keep range top area clean of grease. Grease is flammable and excessive build-up may result in a fire.
• Do not use the range top or stove to heat the home.
• Do not install items such as aluminum foil in the oven or range top to avoid restricting exhaust vents which may result in carbon monoxide poisoning.

• To help avoid serious accidents, the damper must be kept open on a permanent basis.
  • Use the damper lock included with the gas log assembly kit. Vented gas logs can only be installed in an existing masonry fireplace.
• You may not be required to install ventless gas logs in an existing masonry fireplace. Always follow the manufacturer's installation instructions and be sure the logs are placed exactly as recommended. Not following the manufacturer’s instructions may result in carbon monoxide.
• Always ensure gas appliances are installed in an area with sufficient air for combustion as outlined in the International Fuel Gas Code or per local code requirements.