Fire extinguishers sized for real home emergencies
An ABC-rated portable extinguisher covers ordinary combustibles, flammable liquids, and electrical fires — the three types most likely in a kitchen, garage, or utility room.
What class of fire extinguisher does a home need?
An ABC-rated extinguisher is the standard recommendation for homes because it handles ordinary combustibles (wood, paper), flammable liquids, and energized electrical equipment — the three fire classes most common in a house. TruWatch extinguishers are tested to ANSI/UL 299 & 711.
Placement matters as much as ownership
An extinguisher does no good buried in a closet. During a free evaluation, a TruWatch safety advisor recommends placement — typically the kitchen, garage, and near any fuel-burning appliance — and the right size for each spot.
- ABC-rated for the most common home fire types.
- Tested to ANSI/UL 299 & 711.
Specifications
- Rating standard
- Tested to ANSI/UL 299 & 711
- Class
- ABC-rated — effective on ordinary combustibles, flammable liquids, and electrical fires
- Sizes
- Multiple home-appropriate sizes, recommended by room