Easy Steps You Can Take Now to Lower Your Fire Risk | SERVPRO® of Cedar Mills/Oak Hills

1/25/2021 (Permalink)

House fires tend to peak during the winter. SERVPRO of Cedar Mill/Oak Hills are available 24/7 in the event of an emergency.

Our team wants to help homeowners in Oak Hills be safer during this cold winter season. One way we can do that is by helping you lower your risk for a winter house fire.

Winter house fires are more common than you think. Fire damage claims are among those most often filed by homeowners. And winter house fires result in about 890 deaths every year.

We pulled together the most impactful tips to help Oak Hills homeowners stay safe. These tips fit easily into your budget, and you can add them to your daily routine without a lot of effort. But they can make a big difference.

Tips to Make Your Home Safer

Here are some great tips you can use to make your home a safer place:

Be prepared to prevent grease fires. Grease fires are a common problem in the kitchen. You can’t put these fires out with water because water makes them worse. Instead, you should have a fire extinguisher in your kitchen to stop them. You can also smother those fires with baking soda or a metal lid.

Take care of your home’s natural gas furnace. Don’t let your home’s furnace get behind on maintenance. A professional needs to check your home regularly for rusted parts and clogged vents. Those can be a fire hazard and they’re not always obvious. Your furnace might be working well as far as you can see, even with these issues.

Use your fireplace safely. Clear chimneys are vital to the safety of your fireplace. It would help if you also were sure your fireplace is clean and you’re disposing of the ashes correctly. A fireplace caked in ashes can be dangerous.

If your home is damaged due to a fire or any other cause, you can always count on us for restoration assistance. We have crews who are available ²⁴⁄₇ in the event of an emergency. Contact us at any time to learn more about our restoration services and how we can help your family.