Hot enough? Bet you had that question directed to you a few times over the last few weeks. Fear not, fall is only a few weeks away. In honor of the waning of summer, in this month's Connection we have included some fall fire safety tips. Hope they are useful.
Our crews spent some time in Northern Illinois last month. Mother Nature really took out her wrath on our friends to the south by dumping massive amounts of rain on them. O'Hare had 11.15 inches in July (a record) which includes a 6.86 gully washer on July 23rd. We're glad we could help out. Big props to our Emergency Response Teams. They truly stepped up to help dry out all those Bears and (what's left of the) Cubs fans. Now read on, see what's happening at Kelmann....
We are pleased to announce that Milwaukee's Favorite Handyman, Gus Gnorski is our new Kelmann spokesman. Gus is one of the most trusted and respected personalities in Milwaukee TV history. We are honored that he chose Kelmann as a business partner. You will be seeing more and more of Gus in the upcoming months. Right now you can find him on our web site. Check it out.Hey! Want to know more about Kelmann? Just Ask Gus!
Did you know??
While a majority of our business comes from working with residential and commercial customers, Kelmann is known throughout North America for our work concerning church and religious restoration projects. As a matter of fact, we have received numerous awards for our work restoring both fire and water damaged religious buildings. These endeavors cut to the core of Kelmann. We view these as some of the most important projects that we undertake. When we work to restore a religious structure from a fire or water damage, we are helping to restore a faith community, not just a building. To be recognized for excellence by our peers for those projects is simply put, humbling.
Fall Fire Safety Tips
Even though the summer heat is still here and the kids are about to start another school year, it is never too soon to take some preliminary action to prepare for cooler weather. Not only will it save you money on your utility bills, it will help ensure your safety and comfort during cold weather.
Home Heating systems
Should be professionally inspected, cleaned, and serviced at least every other every year.
Space Heaters
Can be dangerous if not used following general safety guidelines. Check your owners manuals for general maintenance and cleaning instructions. Each season before using space heaters inspect them for proper operation and damage, including the power cord. It is more economical to replace older units than to have them repaired.
Gasoline Powered Equipment
Flammable liquids should not be stored inside the home or in an attached garage or shed. This includes any unused fuel still in the motor's fuel tanks. Store this equipment away from your home or drain excess fuel out of the tank before storing.
Smoke Detectors
Don't assume these life saving appliances work just by looking at it. They require some basic maintenance to make sure they will work properly.
Replace the battery when necessary or once a year.
Clean dust and cob webs from around the cover to let air flow inside.
Replace units that are ten years old or if its reliability is in question.
Push the test button once a month to make sure it works properly.
Social Networking
How many web links did you find in this edition of the Connection? If you found 9, you found them all!
