6 BIANNUAL SAFETY TASKS

Your clocks aren’t the only thing you should change for Daylight Saving Time.

With all of the reminders out there, it’s hard to forget to change your clocks

when Daylight Saving Time (DST) rolls around.

Instead, use DST as signal to take care of important safety tasks around your home and facility.

SCHEDULE A FURNACE INSPECTION

TIP ONE:

To ensure peak performance and safety schedule a professional

furnace inspection. Source: blog.allstate.com/daylight-savings-9-things-to-do/

CALL A CHIMNEY SWEEP.TIP TWO:

The US Fire Administration suggests having your chimney inspected annually. Source: blog.allstate.com/daylight-savings-9-things-to-do/

A certified chimney specialist will look for

obstructions, soundness and soot build-up that

pose potential fire hazards.Source: blog.allstate.com/daylight-savings-9-things-to-do/

DRAIN YOUR WATER HEATER.TIP THREE:

Promote better heat transfer and increase the efficiency of your water heater by draining a quart of water from the tank every three months (or at least twice a year). Source: blog.allstate.com/daylight-savings-9-things-to-do/

REPLACE LIGHT BULBS.TIP FOUR:

Check light bulbs and light fixtures and

consider replacing conventional bulbs with

energy-efficient compact fluorescent or LED bulbs.

Source: blog.allstate.com/daylight-savings-9-things-to-do/

CHECK THE FIRST-AID KIT.TIP FIVE:

Summer is coming! Check the first aid

kit to make sure you have everything

to combat bumps, scrapes and stings. Source: blog.allstate.com/daylight-savings-9-things-to-do/

REPLACE SMOKE/CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM BATTERIES.

TIP SIX:

The National Fire Protection Association suggests replacing the batteries on these devices twice a year. Source: blog.allstate.com/daylight-savings-9-things-to-do/

AND DON’T FORGET TO SET YOUR CLOCKS!

Along with these safety tips, don’t forget to “spring” forward

or “fall” back one hour! Source: blog.allstate.com/daylight-savings-9-things-to-do/

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