About this episode

Leaha Crawford and fire safety expert David Ricketts discuss summer fire safety and the importance of regular maintenance for air conditioning systems and appliances.

Leaha Crawford and fire safety expert David Ricketts discuss summer fire safety, emphasizing the importance of regular maintenance for air conditioning systems and appliances. They highlight that winter and summer are peak times for home fires, especially with kids at home. Common causes include faulty ACs and improperly maintained electrical wiring. Ricketts advises checking ACs and furnaces twice a year and maintaining all appliances. He also warns against charging lithium-ion devices unattended and outside. Additionally, Ricketts recommends using UL-certified products and maintaining sprinkler systems. He offers free fire safety evaluations and designer fire extinguishers and blankets through LV Fires.

People in this episode

Host: Leaha Crawford

Guest: David Ricketts

Topics covered

• fire safety
• summer hazards
• AC maintenance
• lithium-ion battery risks
• home fires
• safety evaluations

Keywords

• fire safety
• AC maintenance
• lithium-ion batteries
• home fires
• safety evaluations
• sprinkler systems
• UL-certified products

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: LV Fires

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