Fire Damage Due to Household Appliances

4/8/2022 (Permalink)

The restoration process begins when you call SERVPRO of College Park/Hyattsville and SERVPRO of District Heights/Landover. SERVPRO has the specialized training to restore your home, business, or commercial building to pre-fire condition. The general process of a fire loss stays the same, but the solution to each loss is unique. Our certified technicians will carefully inspect and test adjoining rooms of your property to determine the extent of the fire, smoke, and soot damage. 

Most people are aware of the common causes of house fires, including fireplaces and old electrical wires. Read more to learn about the less common but still equally destructive sources.

• Toaster Fires: Due to the risk of fire, continuously monitor a toaster when used and unplug the toaster when it is not in use. Toasters can malfunction and can quickly become a fire hazard. Clean appliances regularly and inspect the electrical cords that feed power to the units.

• Microwave Fires: According to the National Fire Protection Association, microwaves cause 4% of home fires yearly. Overheated food items are a common cause of microwave fires. In addition, unnoticed metals in packaging, containers, and dinnerware can ignite and spark flames. When access to the microwave plug is safe, unplug the microwave and do not open the microwave door; the fire should suffocate itself with no oxygen.

• Laptop Fires: Laptops can be a fire hazard when left in places where their cooling vents are blocked. Laptops plugged in, charging, and placed on a place like a bed or a cushion, can get hot very quickly and release flaming gases. The best way to store your laptop is securely on a desk or laptop stand. 

• Old Appliances: The wiring of older appliances can often become worn and begin to disintegrate. Check them regularly to ensure that they are in working condition and safe cord conditions.

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Smoke and soot damage can be stubborn. Our certified technicians have the expertise and equipment needed to remove smoke and soot from ceilings, walls, and other surfaces. Call SERVPRO of College Park/Hyattsville and SERVPRO of District Heights/Landover at 301-779-3662 or 301-577-1166.