Snow Safety: Keep Your Vents And Chimneys Clear Of Snow

Due to the significant snowfall and snow drifts, many furnace vents, intake valves, and chimneys around the area are covered in snow and ice.

Leaving snow over vents and valves may not only ruin the heat in the house, but it could also cause carbon monoxide poisoning.

Chester County firefighters said they recently responded to an incident in Devon where an outside vent for a heater was blocked by snow, causing dangerous carbon monoxide to leak into the house.

Fortunately, the family had working CO alarms in the home, which alerted them to the danger, and firefighters were able to ventilate the home and also clear the snow from the outside vent.

Follow the safety tips outlined below and be sure to clear your vents, valves, and chimneys from high snow drifts.