Because the winter season is a time of year in which you use your heating systems most, it’s important that you keep fire safety in mind. However, even though you might think your home is fire-safe, there are some hidden fire hazards that you should be aware of:
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Your wiring – Just because your wiring is hidden behind the walls doesn’t mean it can’t pose a fire threat. Driving a screw or nail into the wall could accidentally pierce a wire, which could be incredibly dangerous. Replace your circuit breakers with arc-fault circuit interrupters that will detect wire issues before they cause fires.
- Clutter in the kitchen – Be wary of kitchen clutter while cooking holiday meals. Flammable objects sitting next to your stovetop could ignite and are responsible for 41 percent of kitchen fires every year.
- Your dryer – Get your dryer professionally cleaned every two years to remove lint, which is a fire hazard.
- Loose outlets – While these may seem like just an inconvenience, loose blades will generate excessive heat that can lead to fires.
Be wary of these potential fire hazards around your home. If you need damaged home reconstruction, contact us at Parker Young today.
