Attics and crawl spaces

7/6/2021 (Permalink)

Inaccessible attics and crawl spaces are easy to forget about, but 13% of electrical fires start in these neglected spaces. Electrical failure or malfunction account for about 88% of these fires.⁴

If you live in an older home, suspect dubious DIY electrical work, or want reassurance that everything is in order, hire a professional, licensed electrician to check it out and address issues. While electrical problems can be expensive to fix, the cost of neglecting it can be devastating.

Laundry rooms

Laundry rooms are where 4% of residential fires begin, with dryers being the culprit of 92% of laundry room fires.

Fortunately, preventing laundry fires is simple for the most part:

• Don’t overload your washer or dryer or pack items down. Instead, leave room for laundry to tumble. Follow your machine manufacturer’s recommendations for capacity.
• Clean the lint screen and drum between loads to prevent buildup.
• About once a year, clean the dryer exhaust vent and ducts.
• Replace plastic venting material with flexible metal venting material.
• Ensure that your appliances are plugged into outlets with the proper voltage.

https://www.safewise.com/blog/the-most-common-places-that-fires-occur-in-the-home/

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