As colder weather moves in, experts urge people to prepare for winter.
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- Check your tires and tire pressure: Snow and ice affect how your tires grip on the road. Manager of Grismer Tire, Mark Breining, said checking these now could save you thousands of dollars in possible repairs.
- Have your furnace inspected: Temperatures may be just beginning to drop, but McAfee Heating & Air Manager Chris Bryant said you need to make your appointment now. Schedules only fill up quicker as the season progresses.
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- Check your CO detectors: Kettering Fire Department Battalion Chief Jon Durrenberg said if your furnace is not working properly it could leak carbon monoxide, which can kill you. A working CO detector is key to keeping you safe.
- Don't put space heaters next to combustible items: Kettering fire officials said they tend to see fires this time of year caused by space heaters placed near flammable items.
- Check your car battery: Car batteries tend to fail when temperatures fall. Lower temperatures demand more from your car battery to get your vehicle started.
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