Fire and Smoke Damage Repair

6/19/2014 (Permalink)

No one ever plans for the fan in their living room to catch on fire or the wires going from their washing machine to their power socket to create sparks but the United States Fire Administration reports that U.S. fire departments respond each year to an estimated 25,900 home electrical fires.  In almost eighty percent of home electrical fires the fire spreads quickly –burning up furniture and setting entire rooms ablaze. 

At SERVPRO of Yorba Linda/Brea we are committed to providing you and your family quality fire damage repair. In case of a fire our experienced technicians specialize in thorough evaluations where we quantify how the fire, smoke, heat, and moisture affected your living environment. Fire damage is challenging because poisonous smoke often penetrates deep into cabinets and curtains that will eventually lead to textile damage and disgusting odor.

The U.S. Fire Administration points out that most home electrical fires involve electrical distribution, lighting or power transfer equipment.In most cases heating appliances and lights are the common denominator anytime there is an electrical fatality. Let’s talk about some of the causes of electrical fires so you can avoid them at all costs.

• Check your wattage: If you install a bulb and the wattage is too high a fire will start. Bulbs that are 40-60 wattage are recommended because once the wattage increases oftentimes fixtures will melt.
• Check your extension cord or receptacles: Extension cords are often misused because many people do not plug their electrical wires directly into the plug. It’s better to call an electrician than use an inappropriate outlet.
• Check your smoke alarm: According to U.S. Fire Administration smoke alarms were present in only 50 percent and automatic extinguishing systems werepresent in 2 percent of electrical fires that occurred in occupied residential buildings.

Hopefully you will never experience a devastating fire caused by electrical wiring. However if you do,  call a SERVPRO technician immediately because we specialize in fire damage repair in the Brea/Yorba Linda  and we will be glad to create a fire and smoke damage restoration plan that fits your needs.