10 Tips To Help Prevent a House Fire

9/28/2018 (Permalink)

This pictures show a grease fire in a kitchen.

Here at SERVPRO we want to make sure that everyone is safe. Below are some tips on how to prevent a fire from causing major damage to your home.

• Never leave your pots or pans unattended on your stove.
• Keep a kitchen fire extinguisher readily available and know how to use it.
• Clean out the dryer vent regularly
• Avoid using an older space heater
• Do not place a space heater near furniture, curtains or other objects that could easily catch fire
• When purchasing a new space heater, ensure it is UL Listed and pay attention to the safety features
• Have your chimney inspected annually by a Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA)-certified chimney sweep
• Check the electrical cords throughout your home for signs of fraying, and replace all frayed wires
• Be aware of the capacity of your home's electrical system. Do not overload your circuits
• Understand the difference between surge protectors and power strips—both allow you to plug in multiple electronic devices, but only the surge protector will help protect these devices from a power spike.

Hopefully after reading these 10 tips, you understand some common mistakes that people make that can lead to a house fire. For more information regarding house fires, talk to your home insurance carrier.

Unfortunately mistakes happen, and if you are affected by a fire give SERVPRO of Spartanburg County a call and we will make sure to restore your home and make it " Like it never even happened." 

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