Berkeley
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Berkeley

 

5819 Electric Avenue - Berkeley, Illinois - 60163 

 

 

  

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Focus on Fire Safety: Appliance Fires

Most homes have a multitude of electrical appliances ranging from small kitchen items such as toasters and microwaves to major appliances including clothes dryers and dish­washers. While appliances make our lives much easier, they also pose significant risks…including fire…if not maintained properly.

Appliances cause an esti­mated 9,600 residential building fires each year. Appliance fire safety is a matter of keeping your appliances in good working order, as well as using them as they were intended. The average homeowner has several thousand dollars invested in appli­ances. To protect your investment and to avoid the potential risk of fire, find out what to check for to ensure your appliances don’t put you or your family at risk.

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