Winter Water And Fire Damage Restoration Safety Tips

With an uptick in entertaining your family and friends as well as plunging temperatures that require constant heating, there is a greater risk of fires for Americans between December and February. Here’s what you need to know to keep your loved ones safe this winter and how ABH Services will help in case you find that you need expert water and fire damage restoration.

What Time Of Year Do Most House Fires Occur?

House fires can occur at any time of year from a number of causes, but it is more likely to occur during the wintertime because of an unsafe candle, cooking, or heating practice. More house fires occur on the weekends and during the evening hours. Most business fires tend to occur during office hours between twelve and two, but wet pipe sprinklers greatly deter this damage.  

What Are The 5 Types Of Fire?

There are five classification types of fire, including combustibles, flammable liquids, gases, electrical devices, and metals. Having the right type of fire extinguisher will help considerably.

What Is The #1 Cause Of House Fires?

Fire alarms are critical components to have as cooking is the most common cause of house fires while heating is the second. Smoking is also the leading cause of personal injury and death. 

What Appliance Causes The Most House Fires?

If you’re wondering what appliances cause the most house fires, you will be surprised to learn that it is washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, electric and gas cookers, refrigerators, and freezers. Heating elements, grills, toasters, and microwaves accounted for less than 5% each.

How Common Are Chimney Fires?

With over 25,000 chimney fires a year, heating sources cause serious property damage equaling hundreds of millions of dollars annually. Chimney fires start from creosote buildup that eventually begins to burn. If you hear popping and crackling sounds or thick smoke exiting from the chimney top, your home is likely in danger of fire and flames causing serious damage.

Can A Candle Catch A House On Fire?

Candles cause more than 15,600 house fires annually from secondary ignition components that increase the flame width and area coverage. When a candle has a fragrance, it aggregates flames.

Winter Fire Safety Tips

Prevention is key to winter fire safety tips. Here are a few of the safety best practices to follow.

  • Do Not Leave Candles Lit When Not In Attendance
  • Keep Combustible Material Away From Space Heaters
  • Test Your Smoke And Carbon Monoxide Alarms Annually
  • Have Your HVAC System Serviced Annually Before Winter
  • Follow Fire Safety Guidelines When Your Chimney Is In Use
  • Use A Screen To Prevent Sparks From Leaving The Fireplace Zone
  • Have A Chimney Specialist Clean And Check Ventilation Pathways
  • Clean Out Storage Areas, Attics, And Garages To Minimize Combustible Materials

Does ABH Services Provide Emergency Water And Fire Restoration Services?

ABH Services provides emergency services for water and fire restoration. We also offer weekend dumpster specials to discard burned or water damaged debris as needed. If you do experience a home or business fire, we are on hand to perform duties like fire damage disposal and cleanout. We also assist with demolitions and temporary fencing for structural damage.

To schedule an appointment for any of these services, call us at (781) 941-2422 or send us a message on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/abhservices/ to find out more about us.