Every summer, Northern Nevada homeowners get the same reminders: clear defensible space, pack a go bag, know your evacuation route, stay alert during Red Flag Warnings.

Those preparations matter. But there’s a fire risk that gets far less attention: the one already inside your house.

The U.S. Fire Administration lists dirty dryer vents as a leading cause of residential fires. Lint doesn’t stop at the lint screen. It builds up through the whole vent line, restricting airflow, stretching out drying times, running up your energy bill, and creating a real fire hazard behind the wall.

Smoke alarms deserve the same attention. The National Fire Protection Association reports that working smoke alarms cut your risk of dying in a home fire by more than half, yet plenty of homes still have detectors running on dead batteries, expired sensors, or poor placement.

While you’re getting your property ready for wildfire season, don’t skip these indoor basics:

•      Have your dryer vent professionally cleaned and inspected

•      Test every smoke detector once a month

•      Replace batteries as needed

•      Swap out any smoke alarm older than 10 years

•      Confirm every level of your home has working smoke protection

Our Fire Safety Service covers professional dryer vent cleaning, inspection of up to five smoke detectors, battery replacement where needed, and a straight answer on whether any detectors are due for replacement.

For a limited time, the Fire Safety Package is $295 (regular price $379). Add HVAC filter changes for just $65 more (up to two filters).

Wildfire season gets the headlines, but the risks sitting inside your home are just as preventable.

Schedule your Fire Safety Service today with HomeSmiles Northern Nevada.