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Fire & Water - Cleanup & Restoration

Keep Safe & Warm this Winter

11/1/2021 (Permalink)

Hot space heater with a metal cage with a orange SERVPRO logo. SERVPRO of Wheaton / Glen Ellyn / Lisle 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 Wheaton / Glen Ellyn / Lisle 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 630-384-1040.

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