- Have a professional inspect the pilot light and clean your furnace
- Get the chimney cleaned and check that the flue is open
- Wood stoves and other alternative heat sources should be inspected as well prior to their first use of the season
- Space heaters should be set up with a clear space on all sides, and plugged directly into the wall rather than an extension cord
- Inspect your holiday lights for frayed cords or broken bulbs, and replace as needed
- Prior to hanging holiday lights, check manufacturer’s instructions for how many you can string together
- Place your tree in a tip-proof stand, keep it several feet away from the fireplace, and water the tree frequently so it does not dry out
- Only purchase artificial trees made from flame retardant materials
- If you are using candles this holiday season, snuff them before you leave the room, even for a couple minutes
If fire does disrupt your celebrations this winter, call the Orlando fire damage restoration and smoke cleanup experts at ServiceMaster Restoration Services. Our team is standing by 24-hours, every day of the year, to get your home restored as quickly as possible.