Special Techniques To Protect Your Home From Fire

3/18/2021 (Permalink)

Kitchen fire in a Florence, TX.

Common Causes Of House Fires

Fires happen in homes for many reasons. The six most common causes of house fires are as follows:

• Cooking
  
• Heating appliances
  
• Electrical
  
• Smoking
  
• Candles
  
• Chemicals
  
  

If your home in Florence, TX, has a washer and dryer, you could experience a lint fire. Because lint is an easily combustible material and because your dryer generates heat, this is a combination that should be monitored. Lint can buildup in several places. The first spot is the lint trap, which should be cleaned out after each use. You should also occasionally rinse down this sheet of plastic as well as vacuum out the vent.

More Advanced Cleaning of the Dryer
A second spot to clean is the hose at the back of the dryer. This area should be looked at regularly to reduce the chances of a dryer fire. In many new models, a sensor will indicate if there is too much lint present; this sensor might not even allow you to operate your machine in these conditions. Every now and then, you will want to undertake complete cleaning of your appliance to protect against a lint fire. This involves removing the back panel of the appliance. For safety, you should unplug the dryer from the power source. Once the back panel is removed, look for the accumulation of lint and remove it manually or with a vacuum.

Other Methods of Preventing Fire Damage
It is important to install working fire alarms throughout your home. Regular monitoring of any space heaters in use is always important. The use of candles in the home should be limited to adults, and candles should never be left to burn unsupervised. If you do experience a fire, a quality fire restoration company can minimize damages to your home through quick and efficient actions. Avoiding a lint fire and other dangers can be accomplished through a combination of common sense and preventative maintenance.