You’ve seen wildfires ravaging the Pacific Northwest. While Yulee, Florida, isn’t as familiar with this catastrophic phenomenon, you might still worry about your home catching fire. Although you can’t make everything in your home completely fireproof, you can certainly make a dangerous fire less likely. These simple methods will help you fireproof your home and prepare it against a blaze:
Leave HVAC Maintenance to Professionals
While you can change air filters and learn how to efficiently use your HVAC system, you should leave most of its care to professional HVAC service technicians. Thorough HVAC maintenance involves considerable electrical work. If something goes wrong, it could spark an electrical fire. Instead of risking it, schedule preventive HVAC maintenance twice a year with your local HVAC service technician.
Care for Your Yard
Your yard can become the source of a fire, especially during dry seasons. In the winter, your lawn may go dormant and leave only dry grass. Keep that grass cut short and remove dry vegetation, such as dead weeds, from around your home. If you want to make your yard more fire-resistant, consider planting some fire-resistant species such as lavender, sycamore, live oak, eastern redbud, and agave.
Check Smoke Detectors Regularly
The smoke detectors in your home are your first line of defense in a fire. Before you even notice the smoke, your detectors can alert you to a problem and give you time to take emergency measures or evacuate. Test your smoke detectors at least once a month, and change their batteries twice a year to ensure they’re ready in the event of a fire.
There’s no way to fully fireproof your home. But you can reduce the chances of a fire with these three simple steps. To schedule safe & professional HVAC maintenance, call Ed's Comfort Solutions at (904) 849-2656.
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