{"id":19853,"date":"2023-09-26T15:43:10","date_gmt":"2023-09-26T15:43:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/wilton-ct-puroclean-wilton-ridgefield\/?post_type=blog&amp;p=19853"},"modified":"2023-09-26T15:43:10","modified_gmt":"2023-09-26T15:43:10","slug":"fall-fire","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/wilton-ct-puroclean-wilton-ridgefield\/blog\/fall-fire\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Fire Safety Tips for Your Home During the Fall Season"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Have you thought about the fire safety risks that arise during the fall? As the leaves turn from green to orange, the weather cools, and you start preparing for the cold season ahead. You\u2019re excited for Halloween and can\u2019t wait to start decorating your home. Here are a few important fire safety tips to keep in mind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Change smoke\/carbon detector batteries and test the alarms.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When Daylight Savings Time begins and ends, it\u2019s a good idea to change your smoke and carbon monoxide detector batteries. This ensures the alarms don\u2019t fail when you turn the heat on in your home. Don\u2019t forget to also\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/blog\/how-test-your-smoke-alarms-and-when-replace-them\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">test the smoke alarms<\/a>\u00a0after change the batteries. Check that all\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/blog\/how-do-i-use-fire-extinguisher-safely\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fire extinguishers<\/a>\u00a0are in working order when you adjust the clocks each season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fully check and service your heating devices before cranking up the heat:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Have your&nbsp;<strong>HVAC system<\/strong>&nbsp;inspected, cleaned, and serviced by a certified HVAC contractor. Check and replace furnace filters with high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters. Learn more&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/blog\/spring-hvac-maintenance-checklist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HVAC maintenance tips<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you use&nbsp;<strong>space heaters<\/strong>, ensure there\u2019s at least three feet of space around them. Don\u2019t place fabrics on space heaters to dry, and turn heaters off when going to bed. Check out more&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/blog\/electric-heater-safety-rules\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">space heater safety tips<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you\u2019ve got a&nbsp;<strong>fireplace<\/strong>, hire a professional chimney sweep to inspect and clean your chimney. Keep flammable objects at least three feet away from the fireplace and install a mesh metal screen around it. Here are more&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/blog\/fireplace-safety-guidelines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fireplace safety guidelines<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Halloween safety<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Can\u2019t wait to decorate your home and mastermind scary costumes for Halloween? Remember that\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/blog\/halloween-safety-tips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Halloween safety<\/a>\u00a0comes first. Keep decorations away from open flames and other heat sources, and use battery-operated lights instead of candles in jack-o-lanterns. We strongly advise you not to use real candles for decorating your home, but if you do, here are essential\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/blog\/candle-fire-safety-guidelines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">candle safety tips<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Outdoor fire risks<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As leaves and other flammable debris build up around your home, make it a habit to remove them periodically. Prune trees and rake up leaves and twigs. Don\u2019t store fuel in your home or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/blog\/garage-fire-safety-tips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">garage<\/a>. Keep your roof, gutters, and downspouts clear of debris and remove fuel from lawn mowers before storing them for winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Create a fire escape plan<\/strong>&#8230;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>and practice it regularly.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Say a fire breaks out at 2 AM and your smoke alarms wake you and your family up \u2013 what do you do? This is when the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/blog\/how-make-fire-escape-plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fire escape plan<\/a>\u00a0comes into play. Designate an escape route for each area of your home and establish a meeting place outside. Practice escaping your home while staying low to avoid breathing in smoke. Also practice escaping through windows using\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/blog\/10-safety-rules-home-emergency-escape-ladders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">emergency ladders<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow these tips, and don\u2019t let a fire ruin your fall. For professional smoke remediation or fire damage repair, contact us, PuroClean of Wilton | Ridgefield. Look us up on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/puroclean-of-wilton-ridgefield\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">linkedin<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/PuroCleanWiltonRidgefield\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/puroclean_of_w_r\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">instagram<\/a>, call us on <a href=\"tel:+14752772400\" class=\"phone-link\">475.277.2400<\/a> or email at <a href=\"mailto:infopwrct@puroclean.com\">infopwrct@puroclean.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you thought about the fire safety risks that arise during the fall? 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