With the weather churning out high temperatures, the risk of fire is heightened especially if some stuff around the house (power lines, clogged vents, chemicals in storage, etc.), which are considered “fire baits”, are not properly maintained. That’s the reason why opting for fire door installation is wise, as doing so will prevent the spread of fire in case of accidents.
Not all houses are equipped with fire doors. So, it’s always best to call in the experts in fire door inspection so they can go around the house and check whether the doors pass Australian standards. At any rate, here are some home maintenance tips for summer to keep the house ready as soon as the season changes.
• Ceiling Fan: The ceiling fan is perhaps one of the most utilised cooling equipment during summer. To make it produce cooler air, switch the edges of the blades higher so that you can feel the breeze as the fan rotates. The cool air is pushed down, lowering the temperature below. This reduces the need for an air conditioner unit thus saving you much on electricity consumption.
• Dryer Vent: Neglecting to maintain your dryer can potentially cause fire at home. Even with a fire rated door, a fire can still happen due to dryer vents clogged with particles and dusts. You can prevent endangering lives and properties by cleaning the vent with a cleaning brush kit. The right size of brush can remove almost 100 percent of the lint and dust trapped in the lint trap. Then disassemble the dryer duct from the main unit to give it a thorough cleaning. Make sure to brush both sides of the vent to free it of lint.
• Gutters: Remove the accumulated debris in the gutters before the rains to avoid flooding the room and leaking into the house. Exercise caution when doing the work yourself because the roof and the gutters are the one of the most dangerous house parts to maintain or repair. You’ll need a ladder to reach these parts. Use a scoop to remove the wet leaves and other caked-on dirt from the gutter canal. Flush down the gutters with running water for a thorough cleansing and to check if there are leaks. Continue flushing to the downspouts to see they are not clogged as well. After cleaning, cover the gutters with wire mesh to prevent leaves and other debris from clogging them again.
You probably noticed that most of the items on the list can easily start a fire if left unchecked. This is the reason why calling in fire door installation experts to your home is a good idea. It might put a dent on your budget, but as they say, “It’s better to be safe than sorry,” even more so when the safety of your dream home is at risk.
So, make sure to go over your checklist and see what you can do to prepare your home for the summer. More than the fun and activities of summer, preparing your home should be your top priority because the last thing you want is to be homeless for the summer.
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