Winter Fire Safety Tips for New Philadelphia Homes and Businesses

12/14/2022 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of New Philadelphia cares about your family’s safety.

SERVPRO of New Philadelphia is just as excited as you are about all the holidays, treats and activities. But as winter is at its peak---let’s review some winter safety fire tips to keep everyone safe throughout the holidays.

No matter what you use to heat your Dundee and Uhrichsville home, making sure the heating device is in good working order is very important. With so many things that could go wrong with heating equipment during the summer and spring months when you are not using them---this needs to be a priority in the winter. 

Get your central heating system cleaned and serviced by a New Philadelphia local, certified HVAC company, such as SERVPRO, every year. Make sure you change your furnace filter before you turn on the system too. If you have a gas heater, make sure your carbon monoxide detector is working and functional. Those do have a shelf life. So, make sure it’s in good, working order!

If you have a drafty Malvern home and you utilize space heaters---make sure to follow proper safety protocols. Make sure the space heater has room to breathe with at least three feet of empty space, never place clothing or blankets near a space heater, do not place the unit near draperies or furniture, and never leave a space heater unattended or left on when you sleep.

 If your Minerva home has a fireplace--- get your chimney inspected annually to make sure it stays clean and open. You can even hire a chimney sweep to clean it out every fall. Make sure to repair any cracks in the fireplace. Always use the fireplace as intended with the screen to ensure no sparks hit the carpet or flooring. And never use gasoline to start a fire in your home fireplace.

Lastly, this is a great time to go over what to do in the case of a fire at Gilmore and Strasburg home. Teach your children and family members where to go and how to respond, and what to expect in the case of fire. Practice stop, drop, and roll, and create a fire escape plan on paper.

SERVPRO of New Philadelphia cares about your family’s safety. We are the number one fire restoration company in the New Philadelphia area, with 15 territories all over NE Ohio and Western PA. Should you need a professional company for fire restoration, SERVPRO of New Philadelphia has the expertise and manpower to take care of any size job---large or small. Call us today at (330) 556-4656 or Learn More by visiting our website!