Grill Safely This Summer! You Won't Go Wrong With These 3 Tips…

8/30/2022 (Permalink)

Ah, summertime. Pool parties, summer vacation (even if it's ending), and barbecues. If you hosted a barbecue this summer or will be hosting one in the next couple of weeks before the leaves change color, do you think about grill safety? Whether you answered yes or no to that question, it is critical to read up on top tips for grill safety so that an innocuous barbecue doesn't become a scorching nightmare. 

What Are Some Safety Precautions You Can Take To Avoid Fires While Grilling?

If you're an experienced grillmaster, you may be familiar with "flare-ups" or flames that start small and increase quickly. Luckily, you can avoid flare-ups, so don't let that stop you from enjoying your barbecue!

• Please close your lid while cooking so there's less oxygen to burn. Doing this also helps distribute heat evenly so that there isn't a massive heat buildup in one area of your grill!
• You can also consider reducing fat content before grilling because the oils from the fat content contribute to grease buildup. 
• To piggyback off the second point, don't poke or puncture your food to see if it's cooked because the juice will seep over to the grill leading to a flare-up or a full-blown fire. 

What Are The Best Tips To Maintaining Your Grill For Years To Come?

With seven out of ten adults in the US owning a grill, there is an increased risk of residential fires. Grease building in your grill without regular cleaning and maintenance is a fire hazard waiting to happen. Luckily, you don't need to go out of your way to maintain your grill properly- you can just follow these few pointers below to help you stay safe and enjoy the warm weather out there!

•  Before cooking, brush your grill grates and the inner walls of your grill! You should also burn off old grease after each grilling session. 
• Place your grill according to safety precautions for optimum efficiency. Set up your grill in a well-ventilated area at least 10 feet away from your Bellevue home. Ensure that all parts of your grill are stable and where they need to be. 
• What type of grill do you have? If you have a gas grill, make sure you understand the safety essentials that come with owning one! For example, you should never force extra propane into a liquid propane cylinder. Just because the cylinder isn't used up to full capacity doesn't mean you should add more liquid to it- by law, a 20-pound cylinder may only be used up to eighty percent capacity so that the liquid can expand comfortably without overflowing. 

We hope you learned something new about grill safety! While you can set yourself up for success to prevent disasters from happening, there isn't a guaranteed way to avoid disasters altogether, no matter how much you prepare. If you need THE fire damage experts, SERVPRO of Belle Meade and West Nashville is here for YOU. We know that time waits for no one, and we arrive on the scene at a moment's notice. Fire damage can burn you out, but we strive to make the process as stress-free as possible- that's why we work with your insurance company to manage the paperwork that comes with the claims process. Give us a call at (615) 242-9391 or contact us using this form. We hope you won't need us during a fun get-together, but if you do, your Nashville neighbors are here for you! 

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