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Corey Eschweiler: New Year’s Home Safety Checklist: 5 Essential Inspections

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Corey Eschweiler: New Year’s Home Safety Checklist: 5 Essential Inspections

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  1. Corey Eschweiler: New Year’s Home Safety Checklist: 5 Essential Inspections The start of a new year is a perfect time to refresh your home’s safety protocols. A thorough home safety inspection can prevent costly repairs, protect your family from injuries, and ensure peace of mind throughout the year. To help you keep your family safe and your home operating optimally, the Las Vegas injury lawyers at ER Injury Attorneys share an important New Year’s home safety checklist. Keep Your Family Safe Throughout 2025 with This New Year’s Home Safety Checklist There are many things you can do or schedule in January that will help keep your family safe throughout the year. Here are five key areas to prioritize on your New Year’s home safety checklist. Keep in mind that this is by no means comprehensive, but an excellent starting point with home safety. 1. Chimney Inspection & Cleaning If you have a fireplace, a thorough chimney inspection and cleaning are crucial. Making sure that your fireplace is running optimally will help you heat your home more efficiently and help prevent burn injuries. • Why it’s important: Creosote, a highly flammable byproduct of wood burning, accumulates within chimneys. Over time, it can ignite, causing a dangerous chimney fire.

  2. • What to look for: During your inspection, a professional will check for cracks, obstructions, and signs of deterioration. • When to schedule: Ideally, schedule a chimney inspection and cleaning before the start of the heating season. 2. Electrical Power Strip Safety Check Overloaded power strips can lead to burns and electrocution injuries. Some people do not realize that surge protectors and extension cords need to be replaced every three to five years. Neglecting to do so can lead to serious injuries. • Why it’s important: Power strips are designed for temporary use, not as permanent outlets. Overloading them with multiple high-wattage appliances can cause overheating and potentially ignite a fire. • What to look for: • Signs of overheating: Check for warm or hot to the touch power strips. • Frayed cords: Replace any power strips with frayed or damaged cords immediately. • Overloading: Avoid plugging too many devices into a single power strip. • When to check: Conduct a thorough check of all power strips in your home at least once a year. 3. Smoke Detector Testing & Replacement Functional smoke detectors are vital for early fire detection. This should be on everyone’s New Year’s home safety checklist. • Why it’s important: Smoke detectors provide crucial early warning of a fire, giving you and your family precious time to escape safely. • What to look for: • Test batteries: Test all smoke detectors monthly by pressing the test button. • Replace batteries: Replace batteries at least once a year, preferably when you change your clocks for daylight saving time. • Replace units: Replace smoke detectors every 10 years, regardless of battery condition.

  3. • When to check: Test smoke detectors monthly and replace batteries annually. 4. HVAC System Maintenance A well-maintained HVAC system ensures efficient operation and prevents potential hazards. • Why it’s important: • Safety: Regular maintenance helps identify and prevent potential gas leaks in heating systems. • Efficiency: A clean system operates more efficiently, saving you money on energy bills. • Air quality: Regular filter changes, typically every one to three months, improve indoor air quality. • What to look for: Schedule a professional inspection and tune-up of your HVAC system annually. • When to schedule: Schedule maintenance before the start of the heating or cooling season. 5. Water Heater Inspection & Maintenance Water heater inspections can prevent leaks, improve efficiency, and extend the lifespan of your unit. • Why it’s important: • Leak prevention: Regular inspections can help identify and address potential leaks before they cause significant property damage or lead to a slip-and-fall. • Efficiency: Flushing your water heater removes sediment buildup, improving efficiency and preventing premature failure. • Safety: Inspect the temperature and pressure relief valve to ensure it’s functioning correctly. • What to look for: Schedule a professional inspection and flushing of your water heater annually.

  4. Happy New Year from ER Injury Attorneys The team at ER Injury Attorneys hopes that you found this New Year’s home safety checklist useful. Please share it with your family and friends to help them start off 2025 safely. By incorporating these safety checks into your New Year’s routine, you can create a safer and more secure home environment for your family throughout the year. Should you suffer injuries caused by a defective appliance or poor maintenance then contact us for immediate assistance. You can reach ER Injury Attorneys 24/7 by phone at 702-878-7878 and online via LiveChat or secure contact form. Our lauded Nevada injury attorneys have successfully served clients in Las Vegas, Henderson, Summerlin, Pahrump, Boulder City, Laughlin, and beyond. Contact us today to get the legal representation and insurance settlement that you deserve. The information on this blog is for informational purposes only. It is not meant to serve as legal advice for an individual case or situation. This information is not intended to create an attorney-client relationship nor does viewing this material constitute an attorney-client relationship. Bookmark the permalink.

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