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Negligence remains the leading cause of fire. However, simple precautions can prevent a disaster. Ensure that all of your smoke detectors are functioning properly. Avoid overloading electrical circuits, and above all, never leave smokers' materials within reach of children. This will ensure that you stay warm safely!

If you're away for more than four consecutive days during the heating season, have a competent person enter your house daily to ensure heating is maintained. If you can't make these arrangements, a temperature alarm can be installed and linked to your monitored home security system, as an alternative.

Periodically check that the dishwasher and washing machine hook-ups are not leaking and replace hoses that show signs of deterioration or cracking.