Only *You* Can Prevent House Fires | Red Rock Mortgage - Knoxville

While the second week of October is known as “Fire Prevention Week,” obviously house fires can happen at any time. In fact, according to the National Fire Protection Association, there are more than 360,000 home structure fires each year.

Fortunately, most house fires can be prevented, and our team at Red Rock Mortgage wants to offer some prevention tips.

Key Ways to Prevent House Fires

Read on for a look at the most common causes of house fires and how to prevent them.

Electrical Fires

In today’s society, it would be hard to live without technology. But with technology comes the risk of electrical fires. Follow these tips to keep your technology and home safe:

  • Replace all frayed wires.
  • Avoid placing rugs and other items over electrical cords.
  • Don’t overload your circuits.
  • Use surge protectors to help in protecting your computers, televisions and other electronic devices.
  • Unplug all devices when not in use, but especially when you’re not at home.

Kitchen Fires

Who doesn’t love a home-cooked meal? But that home-cooked meal shouldn’t come at your home’s expense. Therefore, be sure to:

  • Keep a fire extinguisher in your kitchen at all times, and teach everyone how to use it.
  • Never leave a pot or pan on the stove unattended.
  • Clean your stove and oven regularly.
  • Know the difference between grease fires and other kitchen fires and how to effectively put out each type.

Dryers

Believe it or not, your dryer can be a fire hazard. Be sure when ordering a dryer that you have an experienced professional install the machine to make certain it is installed correctly.

When using the dryer:

  • Clean out the dryer vent regularly.
  • Be sure the lint filter is cleaned after each load.
  • Look around the dryer to ensure there isn’t any lint behind your dryer that could turn into a fire hazard.

You’re taking steps to protect your home—now how about protecting your wallet? Has the time come to refinance your mortgage? Visit the Red Rock Mortgage Knoxville website to learn how we can help you get started today!