March is a transition month with frequent freeze thaw weather cycles. With the warmer weather comes the risk of sudden flooding, so it's important to know about flood preparation and safety.
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Propane patio heaters are a popular addition to outdoor living spaces to help extend their use into winter. And it's not just hotels and restaurants that are making use of these appliances - many home and cottage owners are also using them.
It's important to have a patio heater or open flame appliance placed in a safe location and to be aware of all safety considerations.
The Canadian Propane Association has provided the following safety tips and we'd like to share them with you.
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As we head into winter residential propane heating systems and propane fireplaces will be keeping families across Ontario warm and comfortable.
Propane heating systems provide your family home or cottage with a number of energy-saving benefits, and can also be used to power a range of appliances from cooking, laundry, drying, space heaters, refrigerators, water heaters and much more.
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Home safety involves taking care of fuel burning appliances such as stoves and furnaces, and installing, and maintaining, smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors. Often referred to as the silent killer, carbon monoxide has no taste, smell or colour, but can be incredibly dangerous and in some cases deadly. Carbon monoxide is created when burning fuels, such as natural gas, wood, oil, propane, and other similar substances.
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While we've been enjoying some warm sunny weather in central Ontario through October, as we head into November and December we can expect the first snow falls and the possibility of storms.
Snow storms, high winds, white-outs, blizzards, ice storms - severe weather is likely at some point during the winter.
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As the weather starts to cool down, and more people want to extend their time outdoors before the winter sets in - patio heaters are becoming increasingly popular. Many restaurants created outdoor dining spaces during the pandemic, and these patios continue to welcome people who may not want to eat indoors yet. Portable propane patio heaters are a great way to keep family, friends or guests comfortable and warm.
The Propane Education & Research Council has put together propane safety information for the safe operation of portable propane heaters. Here are 5 important safety tips to follow, and remember to also consult the manufacturer's guidance for your type of propane heater and model as well.
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