How to Deal with Fire Damage in Your Attic

1/18/2023 (Permalink)

Many people use their attics for storage because of the open space it provides. Attics are also known for temperature control and are very well insulated during winter. An electrical system malfunction is your attic's most common form of fire damage. When your Nashville home has an overloaded heating system, circuit breakers can crash and cause a fire that can start from your attic and spread throughout the house. It is critical to do a once-over on all your HVAC systems in the attic because that area of your home is often overlooked compared to the kitchen or the living room. Today, we will share some tips on how to handle the aftermath of fire damage in your attic and how you can maintain your HVAC system to prevent it from overheating. 

What Should You Do After A Fire In Your Attic?

• Wear protective gear when cleaning your attic after a fire! Aside from goggles, you should wear gloves and knee pads for cramped areas. 
• Open your attic windows to ventilate the space and allow fresh air into the room. 
• Vacuuming the area to remove harmful materials like soot and ashes is a good thing to do while waiting for help to arrive. 
• And, of course, keep your hands clean to avoid soiling upholstery and woodwork. According to the CDC, washing your hands for at least twenty seconds is an effective way to keep germs at bay. 

How Can You Take Care Of Your HVAC Systems To Prevent Them From Overheating?

• If you hear strange hissing sounds coming from your heating unit, you should start paying attention to any other electrical problems with your HVAC system instead of labeling it as just another glitch. Ignoring a minor issue now could become a major problem and even cause permanent damage to your HVAC system.
• Change your HVAC filters regularly! Your heating unit can regularly collect dust and grime over time, leading to poor air quality in your Nashville home. A good rule of thumb would be to change HVAC filters once a month to avoid this issue. 
• Call the professionals to share their recommendations on cleaning your HVAC systems. SERVPRO is equipped to perform maintenance checks on your heating and cooling systems to ensure they are in good working order. Keeping these central units in your home clean prolongs the life of these systems and guarantees better air quality for you and your family. 

SERVPRO of Belle Meade and West Nashville are trusted leaders in the restoration industry with top-tier tools in our tool pack, decades of experience thanks to our constantly-evolving training programs, and speedy emergency response times. We believe in restoration over replacement because we know that you just can't replace some things. We can save you time during the insurance claims process by managing the paperwork while you get your home in order. As a locally owned and operated business with access to franchise resources, we provide the camaraderie of a local business with the expertise of a franchise. We are proud to take an active role in the Nashville community- if you need SERVPRO for fire damage cleanup and restoration in Music City, contact us at (615) 242-9391. We also specialize in commercial restoration and all water damage and mold scenarios. 

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