Keep Safe & Warm this Winter

11/1/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Downers Grove / Oak Brook provides 24-hour service for any fire damage emergency.

Colder weather is arriving in the Chicagoland area and it brings chilly temperatures into our home. A great way to help fend off the cold is to use a portable space heater. If you are planning to use a space heater this winter season, it is important that you know how to properly operate it. Please follow these tips and recommendations from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

Heater Checklist:

• Purchase a heater with the seal of a qualified testing laboratory.
• Keep the heater at least 3 feet away from children, pets and people, or anything that can burn.
• Choose a heater with a thermostat and overheat protection.
• Place the heater on a solid, flat surface.
• Plug the heater directly into the wall outlet. Never use an extension cord.
• Turn off the space heater when you leave the room or go to bed.

SERVPRO of Downers Grove / Oak Brook responds to fire damage emergencies during the winter months and we know the damage even a small fire can cause to a home. Our fire restoration technicians have the advanced training, equipment, and experience to restore damage caused by a small or large fire. Call us at 630-573-4290.