Easy Steps You Can Take to Prevent Winter Fires at Your Poteet Home | SERVPRO® of Alamo Heights

1/22/2021 (Permalink)

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

More house fires happen during the winter months than at any other point during the year. There are various reasons for this, and they include everything from home heating mishaps to accidents that happen in the kitchen while you’re cooking up a big family meal.

House fires damage property, causing you to need fire and water damage restoration services to repair your home. But they can also cause injuries and deaths. Experts estimate that as many as 890 people die from house fires every year.

Of course, even homeowners who take necessary prevention steps aren’t always immune to the dangers fires can pose. But the good news is you can take small steps over the next few months that together make your fire risk much lower.

Fire Prevention Made Simple

Here are some steps experts recommend that can keep your home safer. Most of them are simple— and they can become a new, easy habit added to your daily routine.

Get your furnace checked. Even if your furnace seems to be working fine, it’s a good idea to have a professional check it for maintenance issues. For example, if your blades or vents are dirty and clogged, it can be a fire hazard.

Be careful with candle placement. Scented candles are a familiar winter comfort in many American homes. But if they’re left burning when you leave home or placed in a precarious spot, then they can be dangerous. Blow them out instead of leaving them burning. And never place them somewhere a child or pet can knock them over.

Don’t use extension cords for space heaters. The safest way to use these items is to plug them directly into the wall. If you need to rearrange your furniture a little, it’s a smart move and makes your home safer. Also, make sure your space heater is clear on all sides.

If your home is damaged due to a fire or any other cause, you can always count on us for restoration assistance. We have teams 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.