Could you be toast? Don’t crumble, have our Oklahoma Home Insurance for support!
12/31/2011 3:30:00 PM
The humble kitchen toaster can be responsible for a deadly fire in your home. Of course, your Oklahoma home insurance policy is in place to provide financial protection in the case of a fire, but prevention is best.
When we think about home fires, our first thoughts often turn to heaters, boilers, or firestorms, but not to the small toaster. Sometimes, the most innocent small appliance can be more deadly. Any fire in your home is devastating. The damage could run from minor burns to potentially destroying your whole house.
Toasters often get used daily. Build-up of bread crumbs can cause a fire, so be sure to clean out excess bread crumb build up each week. Keeping the toaster free of food matter will lessen the fire risk. It is not just the interior of the toaster that requires a check-up. The power cord and wall socket should be routinely inspected for possible damage. Look in particular for any cords which appear to be starting to melt. These can cause a fire, even when the unit is not switched in use.
Common sense should also prevail when using a toaster. Do not force in items not meant for toasting or items that are too thick. Adding butter or condiments to your toast before toasting can be dangerous, as well as extremely messy.
The humble toaster - who would have thought that it had such potential for danger? With all the possible risks to your home and property, you should ensure your Oklahoma home insurance is kept current and updated annually!
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When we think about home fires, our first thoughts often turn to heaters, boilers, or firestorms, but not to the small toaster. Sometimes, the most innocent small appliance can be more deadly. Any fire in your home is devastating. The damage could run from minor burns to potentially destroying your whole house.
Toasters often get used daily. Build-up of bread crumbs can cause a fire, so be sure to clean out excess bread crumb build up each week. Keeping the toaster free of food matter will lessen the fire risk. It is not just the interior of the toaster that requires a check-up. The power cord and wall socket should be routinely inspected for possible damage. Look in particular for any cords which appear to be starting to melt. These can cause a fire, even when the unit is not switched in use.
Common sense should also prevail when using a toaster. Do not force in items not meant for toasting or items that are too thick. Adding butter or condiments to your toast before toasting can be dangerous, as well as extremely messy.
The humble toaster - who would have thought that it had such potential for danger? With all the possible risks to your home and property, you should ensure your Oklahoma home insurance is kept current and updated annually!
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