Prepping for Spring
New Mexico is experiencing an unusually dry winter, making the potential for fire hazards greater. Taking preventive measures by performing a thorough spring cleaning and home maintenance will help keep your family safe and your maintenance expenses lower.
Inside:
• Check electrical outlets and cords throughout your home for any potential fire hazards such as frayed wires, overloading and loose-fitting plugs.
• Check Fire Extinguishers to make sure they are in good condition and in an accessible place.
• Have your air conditioning inspected before turning it on for the season.
• Check water heater for leaks and corrosion.
• Clean or replace your furnace filter.
• Clean both the clothes dryer exhaust duct and the space under the dryer.
• Daylight savings time is the perfect time to change the batteries in your smoke detectors. Make sure to test them monthly.
• Check fixture light bulbs for the correct recommended wattage and replace any burned out bulbs. Consider replacing all high-intensity bulbs with fluorescent or LED bulbs to reduce energy and the amount of heat produced.
Outside:
• Clean up dried up leaves and grasses that accumulate in your yard. Keep leaves swept away from outdoor lighting, outlets and power cords.
• Remove any dead trees that might blow over in heavy winds. Keep healthy trees and bushes trimmed and away from utility wires.
• Unplug outdoor tools and appliances when not in use.
• Always keep power cords and electrical equipment away from water or other wet areas.
• Treat all electrical lines with caution, even low voltage electrical lines and cords can be hazardous.
A little spring maintenance can go a long way to keeping your home safe this season.
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