Arguably, faulty heating systems cause most accidental home fires in U.S homes.
These space heaters, fireplaces, furnaces, and central heating systems are all potential causes of unintentional home fires. This risk increases when they are not well maintained. Space heaters account for most winter fires in the United States. This is primarily due to circuit overload and electrical contact fires. These space heaters also cause electric shocks and burns. Therefore, you should be careful when using it. Another source of accidental home fires is your home’s fireplace. When the fireplace burns at a high temperature, it will make flying embers that scatter around the house. These embers increase the chances of a house catching fire, especially when it lands on a flammable material. Dirty chimneys can also cause house fires. You should clean and maintain your house’s chimney throughout the season to minimize house fires. Gas leaks from faulty furnaces can start home fires because gas is flammable. Therefore, you should practice regular maintenance on your gas furnace to prevent leaks. Flammable material near radiators also accounts for a large number of accidental fire explosions witnessed during cold seasons. Radiators tend to overheat and cause thermal injuries, which cause fire when you place flammable material near it. It is safer when you take proper care of your HVAC equipment after purchasing and installing HVAC equipment in your home. Get a qualified HVAC technician to install the AC unit for you to minimize dangers that may arise as a result of poor installation. Schedule regular maintenance and HVAC tune-ups for your HVAC unit. This maintenance will help identify and repair any faults within the HVAC system that may cause accidental fires. Responsible use of home heaters will help you keep warm when the cold season begins.