(Photo Provided with Release Courtesy of People’s Natural Gas)
Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Pittsburgh, PA) People’s Natural Gas is reminding Pennsylvanians to keep their residences both warm during the upcoming winter months and safe when it gets colder. Appliances that are powered by gas and appliances for heating like furnaces need to be under maintenance and inspected regularly so they will not need to be fixed and so less energy will be used during the season when heat is needed. According to a release yesterday from People’s Natural Gas, here are some tips that People’s Natural Gas recommends to keep warm and to save money while doing that, as well as more information about ways you can do these things:
People’s Natural Gas’ safety and operations leaders recommend the following actions:
- Replace your furnace filter regularly, ideally at least three times during the heating season;
- Avoid using or storing flammable products near any gas or heat-producing appliances; and
- Ensure your furnace and indoor/outdoor vents are clear from obstructions including furniture, lint, dust, snow, and ice;
- Use the change in seasons to inspect smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, replacing as needed;
- If you smell gas, leave the area immediately, then call 911 and Peoples at 1-800-400-4271; and
- Consult the Peoples website for more safety tips by clicking here
More information from People’s Natural Gas
- Making your residence more resilient against cold temperatures can also make a major impact in comfort and costs incurred during colder months. While major moves like replacing old windows make homes more efficient, inexpensive updates can also make a meaningful difference in preventing heat loss.
- Peoples offers programs such as Budget Billing, which spreads higher winter heating costs across the entire year, as well as a variety of Customer Assistance Programs (CAP) for those who qualify. Programs can assist qualifying customers by making arrangements for payment plans, assist with emergency repairs, and more. Some programs are available year-round, while others, like the Dollar Energy Fund that begins accepting applications on October 1st, can only be accessed during the heating season.
- For more information, please visit Peoples-Gas.com/help or call 1-800-400-WARM (4276).