Fire Damage Restoration From Home Appliance Fires in Marysville

The fire damage restoration professionals at Stenvik understand that nothing is more terrifying than a house fire in your Marysville home. We know that the greatest risk of a fire in your home comes from one of the appliances inside. The Consumer Product Safety Commission, using estimates from 2006 through 2008, says that major appliances caused more than 150,000 residential fires each year, resulting in 3,670 injuries, 150 deaths, and $547 million dollars in property damage.

According to research by the BBC, fires caused by appliances that were “faulty, incorrectly installed or improperly maintained”  were most often found in the laundry room and kitchen. From the highest reported incidences to lowest are:

• 14% washing machines  
• 12% tumble dryers  
• 11% dishwashers  
• 9% cookers  
• 7% fridges / freezers  
• 5% central heating
• 4% toasters / grills  
• 4% microwaves 
• 3% TVs  
• 2% washer dryers  
• 1% irons  

Reducing The Risk Of Fires In Your Home

To reduce the risk of a fire in your home, there are some steps you can take.

1. Have your appliances checked routinely for faulty wiring or any hazard related to the mechanics of the appliance.
2. Clean lint traps in the dryer all the time and make sure to have the dryer vent ducts cleaned.
3. Unplag appliances that are not in use.
4. Remember to turn appliances off when you are finished using them, or set automatic timers to turn them off. You can also consider purchasing appliances that will turn off after a period of time on their own.
5. Don’t use products in an unsafe way. Don’t leave portable heaters on overnight or allow them to run unattended. Monitor the kitchen while cooking and make sure the stovetop and oven are clean.
6. If a fire does happen, big or small, contact the fire damage restoration team in Marysville to help clean and restore the properly quickly. The sooner the restoration begins, the easier it is to minimize and repair the damage.

For Fire Damage Restoration In Marysville

When a fire of any size breaks out in your home, you need immediate fire damage restoration help to minimize the smoke and soot damage and restore your property back to pre-loss condition. The Stenvik team is on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to help you when you need it. 

Stenvik Specialty Construction Services is a locally owned and operated company fire damage restoration company based in Marysville, WA. Founded by Rick McCarthy, a 4th generation contractor, Rick was raised on the foundation of hard work and strong values, and truly values the customer’s needs as well as those of our employees.  

After the flames are out, fire damage restoration professionals will arrive on the scene and work quickly to secure the property from further damage. Fires often burst out windows and expose the interior of the structure to outside elements, so your property will be cared for and protected from any further damage. The necessary steps will be taken to ensure your present and future safety during the cleanup and restoration process.