Are Kitchen Appliances Saveable after a Fire?

3/9/2021 (Permalink)

When a fire strikes in your kitchen, do you have the knowledge to fix it? SERVPRO techs are IICRC certified for the job.

SERVPRO Provides Dedicated Fire Damage Restoration Services to Newington Residents

Kitchen fires are among the most common to affect homeowners in the US. Your kitchen is likely full of appliances that may be expensive to replace. A kitchen fire could cause cosmetic or physical damage to your refrigerator, oven, dishwasher, compactor, and freezer. SERVPRO can often restore these items to reduce your claim expense.

Conducting fire damage restoration of appliances in your Newington home relies on understanding the composite materials. Cleaning glass, metal, Formica, or plastics can often be achieved with a detergent as these materials are non-absorbent. However, some smoke residues may require high alkaline cleaning solutions, which require expertise to avoid causing inadvertent damages to the surface material.

• Using high alkaline products requires the correct personal protective equipment (PPE), including eye goggles and chemical resistant gloves.
• Some high alkaline cleaners can cause damage if left on the appliance. Ensure alkalines are rinsed thoroughly.
• If the heat has caused a yellow finish, applying wood creme paste can be an effective restoration method.

Protect your appliances and your claim's expenses after a fire. Contact SERVPRO of Newington / Central Hartford for fire damage restoration at (860) 667-9191.