Home fire extinguishers are divided into different classes. Here is information to help you choose which one is best for your home.
- Class A extinguishers are meant to combat combustibles like paper, cloth and plastics.
- Class B extinguishers are for putting out fires from highly flammable liquids like gasoline, propane, ethanol or butane.
- Class C extinguishers combat fires from electrical equipment and outlets, and are also designed to combat vehicle and appliance fires.
- Class K extinguishers are designed to put out grease fires.
The best choice for home use is usually an all-purpose Class ABC fire extinguisher, but regardless of the class you choose for general use, consider keeping a Class K extinguisher in your kitchen.
By having a dependable fire extinguisher available on each floor of your home, you may be able to combat a small fire as you wait for help to arrive, reducing the amount of damage to your home and even possibly saving a life or preventing serious injury.
