Sep 9, 2020   SOURCE: PR NewsWire

Petri Plumbing & Heating focuses on kids during National Preparedness Month

NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Petri Plumbing & Heating, a family-owned home services company in Brooklyn, is observing National Preparedness Month in September by encouraging families with small children to develop good safety habits in the home.

National Preparedness Month encourages families to be prepared for potentially difficult situations such as chemical spills and fires. The experts at Petri have compiled a list of plumbing and HVAC safety topics based on their experience so homeowners and parents can take preventive action to protect their families and help prevent emergencies.

"As a business, we are both family-oriented and safety-oriented in all we do," said Michael Petri, owner of Petri Plumbing & Heating. "We've listed six simple home modifications to help homeowners integrate improved safety habits into their family's daily lives."

    1. Hot water and faucet safety: Tap water injuries account for up to 17% of
       childhood burns that require hospitalization. Encourage young children to
       ask for help before turning on hot water. For very young children,
       consider purchasing child-safe knob and spout covers, which can help
       prevent accidental burns from a hot faucet.
    2. Bathroom safety: Kids love to play in the tub, so make sure they know
       it's not a solo activity--an adult should always be on hand! Toilet seats
       and flushers are not toys even if they seem like they are to children, so
       consider installing a safety lock on both. Petri also suggests investing
       in high-quality non-slip tub mats and bath rugs, so little ones won't
       slip and fall on wet surfaces.
    3. HVAC safety: Combustible appliances are tempting for children to
       investigate. Keep doors locked around hot water heaters and furnaces so
       kids won't tamper with knobs or wires. Consider installing fencing around
       any outdoor HVAC equipment, which could have potentially sharp edges or
       small access points to fan blades.
    4. Small appliance safety: Talk to children about smaller but still
       potentially dangerous appliances in the home, such as the garbage
       disposal and the dishwasher. Never leave small children alone in a room
       with a space heater, as it presents a fire hazard and could potentially
       cause a trip to ER.
    5. Plumbing safety: Teach older children to identify the scent of both
       natural gas and sewer gas and to call an adult when they detect either.
       Keep young kids away from backyard septic tanks or other small pipes they
       might be tempted to investigate.
    6. Pet safety: In addition to child safety, Petri encourages home owners to
       secure potentially unsafe areas that curious pets might explore, such as
       open dryers, exhaust pipes and dishwashers. Closing basement doors and
       installing a pet-proof fence help keep small animals safe as well. Teach
       small children that animals aren't toys and that they should let an adult
       know if a pet is somewhere it doesn't belong.

As a final safety tip, Petri recommends having your hot water heater inspected by a professional who can make sure the temperature isn't too high. Not only will kids avoid injuries from scalding water, it will help save money, too.

"Our home service technicians are always happy to walk customers through best practices for HVAC and plumbing safety," Petri said. "When families tell us their installation concerns, we listen. Our trained professionals can take special care to make sure thermostat dials and other appliances are as safe and out-of-reach as possible."

As an essential business, Petri Plumbing & Heating is committed to keeping customers and employees safe while providing exceptional service. The company is practicing social distancing and ensuring technicians sanitize their equipment and work spaces as well as wearing personal protective equipment. Petri Plumbing & Heating also offers Zero Contact Service to reduce the risk of disease.

For more information about Petri Plumbing & Heating, or to schedule a service call, visit https://www.petriplumbing.com/ or call (718) 748-1254.

About Petri Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
Petri Plumbing & Heating, Inc. is a family owned and operated business serving Brooklyn and the New York City area. Founded in 1906, the company offers a 100 percent guarantee on all services, upfront pricing, and friendly and knowledgeable Service Experts for all kinds of home and business plumbing, heating, cooling and drain cleaning needs. From boilers to furnaces, leaks to floods, and everything in between, our Service Experts are equipped for all repairs, installations, and upgrades, to get the job done right every time. Petri is also licensed and certified by Green Plumbers USA, the first in New York City to receive this designation. For more information, please visit www.petriplumbing.com or call 718-748-1254.

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