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A cooker with timer offers only limited extra safety because it does not react to rapidly escalating dangerous situations.

A cooker with timer leaves responsibility for safety to the elderly

Use of the timer on a cooker with timer remains the responsibility of the older person. Today, a stove guard is recommended for older people and those with dementia instead of a cooker with timer.

A stove fire can ignite in just three minutes

What happens if the stove is left on and no one is watching? A stove guard stops a stove fire before it starts, even if you are not at home.

Fire compartmentation is important in a row house

In a row house, a neighbor's fire can spread quickly - how the board can reduce the risk

When every apartment in a housing company has a stove guard, you sleep better at night. One in three home fires starts on the stove.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Stove guards are already found in many homes, but they are still unfamiliar to many people. Below, we answer the questions we are most often asked about stove guard operation, use and installation.

An induction stove increases safety in assisted living, but does not fully prevent stove fires

An induction stove is more efficient than a traditional stove, including in fire-risk situations. A stove guard also stops hazardous situations that develop quickly.

A stove guard can save the life of an older person or someone with dementia

A stove guard is well suited to older people and people with dementia because it does not require learning a new appliance. It can be installed on the familiar stove the user already has.

Older people should leave the apartment as quickly as possible if a fire breaks out.

When a stove fire starts, an older person or someone with dementia is rarely able to extinguish it

A stove fire is the most common cause of household fires. A care professional can prepare for the risk by planning ahead and teaching the resident what to do if a fire starts.

The stove fuses are often removed unnecessarily when concern grows about an older person's stove safety

Time to disconnect the stove? It limits an older person's independent living, often unnecessarily

Time to disconnect the stove? It limits an older person's independent living, often unnecessarily. A stove guard also suits a person with dementia.

How to apply for a renovation grant for buying and installing a stove guard

Did you know you may be eligible for a 50% renovation grant for a stove guard?

People aged 65 or over may be eligible for a 50% renovation grant for a stove guard and its installation. The grant is applied for from the Housing Finance and Development Centre of Finland (ARA). You can submit the application at any time, even right away.