When you want to grill at your home in Wheat Ridge, it is important that you do so safely. You want to protect your home, your family, and even the homes within your neighborhood.

One of the first things that you need to do is follow all of the rules within your community. There may be regulations as to where your grill needs to be placed. As a best practice, it should be outside of your garage or screened in patio, and at least 20 feet away from the actual structure of your home.

Know the rules about your specific type of grill. For example, if you are cooking with gas always inspected the tank for rust and for leaks. You also want to make sure to turn the gas tank off once you are done grilling. If you are cooking with charcoal, understand how to light the briquettes properly and how to discard them.

Cleaning your grill is one of the most important things to do. Grease fires can easily start if there is too much caked on grease on the grates, or you have not emptied the grease trap at the bottom in a while.

If you’re grilling, safety precautions should also be taken. Be sure that there is nothing flammable in downwind of your grill. Fiery embers can easily blow and catch something on fire, such as furniture, clothing, and more. Have a fire extinguisher nearby so that you can address a fire quickly so that it doesn’t get out of control and spread to your home or anywhere else.

Always stay close to your grill once it has been lit so you can manage any issues if they arise.

Call us at CIS today to learn about how to keep your home safe and let us find quotes to get an affordable home insurance policy in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.