Did You Survive The Phoenix Metro Area Cold Spell?

That was a very rare cold spell that the Valley of the Sun just went through.  Five nights in a row where the Phoenix Metro area had nighttime lows that were below freezing.  Some nights there were valley locations that were well into the mid-twenties. 

It has been many years since we have seen lows that reached twenty-four degrees Fahrenheit. Many folks lost plants as the mercury stayed below freezing for as many as six or seven hours.

How well did your home heating system do keeping you and your family warm? Many folks went out to buy space heaters only to find them sold out everywhere. While space heaters may help take the chill off one room they aren’t very efficient, cost wise, when compared to a furnace or HVAC system.

Many folks also find the space heaters are dangerous. While most have a switch that shuts them off if they are typed over they can lead to overloaded outlets and that can be a cause for a house fire.

To prevent physical injury (or death) and damage to property, you should be aware of the dangers and take precautions when using these heaters.

Like all electric appliances, electric space heaters can cause accidental electric shock. Avoid using these in bathrooms, kitchens and anywhere else in the home where high moisture and/or liquid spills are common.

Electric heaters use a lot of electricity. Their use can easily overload circuits, especially if other appliances are on the same circuit. This may cause a power failure or even a fire. Do not run several appliances at the same time you are running these heaters.

Also, avoid extension cords. Most electric heaters are not intended for use with an extension cord. You should read and follow all the manufacturer’s instructions about using the electric heater.

House fires are one of the biggest dangers of any kind of space heater, including electric heaters.

Electric heaters may short-circuit, creating a fire from the spark. Additionally, paper, blankets or other materials positioned too close to the heater may combust, starting a house fire. You should never place a space heater near flammable materials or leave electric space heaters in a room unattended.

January or February could lead to even more days with very cold nighttime and even daytime with low temps. Call Aaron’s Mechanical Services to make sure your furnace is ready to keep your home warm and comfortable.

Are you looking for fast and fair Heating Repair? Aaron’s Mechanical Services wants you to stay comfortable all year round.  Most important we want you to spend the least amount of money possible while you stay comfortable. If your Heating system or HVAC unit needs service or replacement please think of us and call at 623-388-4436 and we will come to you and solve your Heating System service needs.

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