Safety · high safety risk
Inspect home fire extinguishers
Check access, pressure indication, physical condition, and model-specific service dates.
- How often
- Monthly
- Time
- 15 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Editorial status
- Awaiting human review
Before you begin
How to do it
- Confirm each extinguisher is easy to reach and not blocked.
- Check the pressure gauge or indicator is in the manufacturer’s recommended range.
- Look for a missing pin or seal, corrosion, dents, leakage, damaged hose or nozzle, or unreadable instructions.
- Check the label for model-specific shaking, professional service, expiration, recharge, or replacement instructions.
Stop and get help when
- Low or high pressure indication
- Corrosion or denting
- Missing pin or seal
- Discharge residue
- Expired service date
Contact the manufacturer, fire department, or a qualified extinguisher service provider for training, inspection uncertainty, recharge, pressure testing, or replacement. Do not rely on a questionable extinguisher.
Sources and review
Written by Upkeeping editorial team. This draft is awaiting human subject-matter and safety review and is not eligible for search indexing.