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Preventing Fires with Fall Home
Maintenance
It’s always
nice to curl up in front of a roaring fire or crank the heat up to combat the
chilly fall weather, but without the proper maintenance, you could end up with
serious safety hazards. This fall home maintenance checklist is a great
resource for maintaining your home and preventing fire.
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Your
furnace should be cleaned and inspected annually by a qualified HVAC
technician. Make sure the filter is cleaned or replaced.
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Make
sure anything flammable (from paint and chemicals to lawn and power equipment)
is stored well away from water heaters and wiring.
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According
to the Consumer Product
Safety Commission,
there are, on average, over 26,000 chimney fires a year. Many of these fires
could be prevented by having the chimney cleaned annually by a professional to
removed creosote buildup.
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Leaves
can easily build up in your gutters or on the roof, creating a fire hazard. All
it takes is a little spark, so be sure to clean your gutters and downspouts
regularly.
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Many home fires in the US were caused
by clothes dryers and washing machines. Most of those involved clothes dryers, and many of them were
due to buildup of dust and lint in the clothes dryer exhaust duct. Make sure to
not only clean out the lint trap with each use, but also occasionally clean the
dryer exhaust duct and behind/under the appliance as well.
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Do a
walk-through of your home, inspecting electrical outlets for frayed wires,
loose-fitting plugs, and other potential fire hazards.
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When
using seasonal decorations, remember never to overload electrical outlets, fuse
boxes, power strips, or extension cords.
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Make
sure you have a fire extinguisher easily accessible in kitchen and utility room
areas. They do expire after a few years,
so be sure to check the expiration date to ensure it will actually work when
you need it.
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Have a
smoke detector on each level of your home. Test your smoke detectors monthly,
and be sure to change the batteries at least once a year. Make sure you have smoke detectors near the
kitchen and bedrooms.
I hope this information is useful.
Should you need assistance with any of your real estate needs,
please contact Supreme Manor Real Estate Services 773-881-9224. Feel free to visit us on our website or any
of our social media sites.
Have a Supreme Day!
Sheila M. Wilkinson-Sanders
Managing Broker/Owner - CPA, GRI, CNC
Supreme Manor Real Estate Services
1840 West 95th Street
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 785-0127 Direct
(773) 797-9640 (fax)
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