How safe is your home from fires?

8/9/2024 (Permalink)

We all think we are safe in our homes. However, many of us do not realize that there may be things in your home that could cause a fire. After all the most important thing to all of us is keeping our families and our property safe. 

Here is a list of things you should look for. 

*Check your smoke/carbon detectors. These items should be checked every year to see if it needs to be replaced and twice a year the batteries should be replaced

*Keep flammable items such as kitchen towels away from the stove as they can easily catch fire quickly. 

* Don't overload your extension cords. Overloading extension cords can lead to an electrical fire.

*Keep clothing and other flammables away form your gas hot water heater as they could ignite when the water heater cycles on. 

*Clean your stove often. Leaving grease buildup on your stove could cause a fire and can get out of hand very quickly. 

*Fireplaces should have the chimney swept once a year. This helps remove any soot and debris that may have built up. 

*Loose electrical outlets should be replaced or fixed in order to prevent an electrical fire. 

*Antiques: be sure to check the wiring on any antique items as the wires may become brittle over time which could fuel a fire. 

*Electronics: do not leave electronics on flammable materials such as bedding. They have been known to cause fires when they heat up. 

* Dust: those little dust bunnies under the bed can ignite quickly and spread a fire throughout your home. Also check to make sure there is no dust inside your electrical outlets, as the tiniest spark could start a fire. 

*Having any type of glass other than windows in direct sunlight could combust due to the direct sunray light. 

*Dryer lint is extremely flammable and because of that you should check your exhaust hose on your dryer yearly. 

These are just some of the ways you can help keep your family and home safe. 

However, if you do have a fire SERVPRO® can restore your home "Like it never even happened."