You can use a heat pump as the sole heating and cooling appliance in your home or combine a heat pump with an existing heating system. Many homes with existing ductwork for forced-air HVAC systems ...

Always plug heating appliances directly into a wall outlet and keep a fire extinguisher in your home. Of course, being at home doesn't guarantee that accidents won't happen, but that hopefully ...

To mitigate fire risks, homeowners should avoid overloading electrical outlets, keep combustible materials away from heat sources, and never leave heating appliances unattended. Essential safety ...

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That can be done online at Mi Bridges. In the meantime, the fire department encourages everyone to follow those basic guidelines and don't leave a heating appliance unattended.