Fire Safety Tips For Your Horry & Georgetown County Home

11/25/2020 (Permalink)

As the cool fall weather starts to roll in, it is important to practice fire safety in the home to ensure your holiday season goes uninterrupted. Things like heating, holiday decorations, and candle burning can all leave room for disaster if not addressed properly.

Home Heating Safety Tips

Central Heating

If you heat your home centrally, it is important to have your system inspected and cleaned of any build-up before starting the fall season. A blocked air duct can be a potential fire hazard waiting to happen. Make sure to get your system routinely checked by a certified HVAC professional, and call SERVPRO of Horry & Georgetown County for any cleanings it may require.

Fireplace

It would help if you had your chimney inspected every year to ensure it's in safe, working condition. When necessary, utilize your local Chimney Sweeper and have any cracks within the foundation of the chimney filled if need be. It is also advised that a fireplace screen be used to keep sparks within the pit and unwanted debris out. Finally, you should never use gasoline or any other combustible substance to start a fire and, most importantly, never under any circumstances, leave a fire unattended!

Space Heater

Space heaters are a great resource for heating areas of the home that otherwise don't receive many airflows. There are many precautions to follow when relying on a space heater, though, which include making sure there is at least a 3-foot radius of space between your space heater and any other objects. You should also never place clothing or any other flammable articles on your space heater, and avoid putting it near furniture or curtains. Lastly, you must turn off and unplug your space heater when leaving the house or going to bed to avoid the possibility of fire.