How Can Dallas Homeowners Prevent House Fires?

6/5/2022 (Permalink)

Regardless of the room the fire happens in, team SERVPRO can help with cleanup, remediation and odor removing services. We are standing by 24/7.

Fire Damage Technicians in Dallas Discuss Prevention Methods

The chances of a fire taking place inside your Dallas home are higher than you may think. In the state of Texas, over 20,000 structures burn each year, and many of them cause extensive fire damage. Every week in Texas, three people die, and nearly $10 million in property damage is caused by fires. Structure fires cause over $200 million dollars of property damage in Texas each year. The good news is that many of these house fires can be prevented and taking the necessary steps can save you from suffering fire damage to your residence.

A big part of prevention is being prepared for the occurrence of disasters. Professional restoration companies like SERVPRO have programs designed to help you be prepared for any fire damage situation in Dallas. You can sign up and designate us as your official mitigation contractor which can speed up the process if a problem does ever occur. As a part of the process, our team comes out to your house and figures out where your water and electricity shut offs are located so that we know where to find them if needed. We also make sure that we have all of your contact information and that we can get a hold of the right person to receive work authorization as soon as possible.

As a part of making our SERVPRO team your official restoration contractor, we also advise and help you be prepared for any disaster. We will make sure you know the proper steps to take in an emergency. We can also help you devise an emergency action plan to help you stay safe and organized when and if a life-threatening situation like a structure fire occurs.

Cleaning The Ducts Can Prevent Dryer-Related Fire Damage

Appliances can also be a source for household fires. Old appliances wear out and become less efficient to operate, often causing not only safety issues but also higher utility bills. These older machines can also damage your belongings. Replacing them can save you quite a bit of hassle.

Homeowners rarely consider the possibility of fire damage in Dallas when purchasing a new washer and dryer set. An old dryer can easily cause a fire, leaving many people to fail to realize that it is the duct leading away from the back of the dryer where fires most often begin. Merely changing the old dryer for a newer one while leaving the ductwork in place does not help prevent a fire.

Changing the duct work and cleaning the vent can help prevent a fire from occurring. September is National Preparedness Month. Eliminating the risk of fire throughout your home can help keep your family safe for the entire year. Even if you do not install a new dryer, having the duct cleaned, as well as the vents, can help protect your family from such a disastrous event.

SERVPRO helps restore homes after a fire occurs, mitigating fire damage according to IICRC standards. Our technicians understand how a devastating fire can affect a family and the subsequent issues they must contend with on an ongoing basis. Our staff can help by quickly getting you back into your home “Like it never even happened.”

A fire related to a dryer and its vent can damage clothing, the laundry area, and other portions of your home indirectly with its smoke. We carefully work to resolve all of these issues and leave your home clean and odor-free. During our time working on your home, SERVPRO technicians keep you informed of your home's progress, assist you with insurance claims, and provide you with inventory sheets that give you information on your belongings.

One major thing that can help prevent a blaze from igniting inside your home is to make sure you have smoke detectors and that they are working properly. It is a good idea to get your detectors tested regularly to make sure that they are in good condition. If you ever have something that has burned inside your house, call SERVPRO of Southeast Dallas County at (972) 227-0800 24/7.