Best Fire Extinguishers In 2022

Now that we’ve taken a look at some of the smaller fire-fighting options available, let’s get back to the more heavy-duty stuff. The First Alert 1038789 is a multipurpose extinguisher that consistently crops up on lists of the best fire extinguishers on the internet. And for good reason.

The UL rated 1-A: 10-B: C means that it’s suitable for fighting Class A, B, & C fires and should be able to cope with any small blaze in your home. Like most modern extinguishers it uses mono-ammonium phosphate, which smothers the fuel source of the fire and stops it from reigniting. It’s refillable (or rechargeable) by certified professionals and has an amazing 10-year limited warranty. This easily makes it one of the best value products on this list because you should only have to buy one of these extinguishers every 10 years and if you use it, you can refill it instead of buying a fresh one.

They say two is better than one. Using that logic, it’s only logical to conclude that four is better than two. The First Alert Home Fire Extinguisher 4-Pk gives you the same quality, just four times more as there are now four extinguishers to use. It is UL rated 1 A: 10 B:C which basically means it can fight different types of fires including wood, paper, trash, flammable liquids, and electrical fires. With four fire extinguishers, the First Alert 4pk is ideal for an office setting where you might want to have more than one fire extinguisher to mount in different places. Speaking of mounting fire extinguishers, the First Alert 4pk all come with wall brackets which makes hanging them easy and the commercial-grade metal head is durable and long-lasting. It, like the other First Alert fire extinguisher, sports a metal pull pin that stops the accidental discharge.

The instructions are clear and easy to read and just about anyone can use it. This fire extinguisher can last as long as ten years past the UL date and still be in top condition. It should be noted that for best performance, the fire extinguisher should be checked and perhaps even serviced annually by a professional. It boasts of the same rechargeable feature that the other First Alert fire extinguisher has which makes it a product you can have for a really long while. Overall, the First Alert 4pk is a great choice and one that is worth considering. Experts advise that you should have a fire extinguisher in most rooms in a house especially a kitchen and a garage and with the First Alert 4pk, you can cover most of your house or office. You can never have too many fire extinguishers.

You might be a rather cautious individual who wants to not only fight a fire but completely obliterate it. If you are one of those who want to ‘wreck’ a fire, then the First Alert Fire Extinguisher Professional Fire Extinguisher is what you are looking for. It is a heavy-duty product with a UL rating of 3 A: 40 B:C which should just about show just how much it can handle. What the rating means, in summary, is that it is packing a humongous 3.25 gallons of water and can deal serious damage to flammable liquids of up to 40 square feet. It can also be used on electrical fires and as it is made of durable metal that allows it to withstand almost anything and with the powerful metal valve and head, you can be secure in the knowledge that your fire extinguisher would not let you down.

Like the other entries on this list, it can be recharged by a professional even after use. It uses mono ammonium phosphate as the extinguishing agent and comes with its own bracket and strap for easy storage. You simply have to mount it on the wall of your home or office where it can easily be reached and used. It also has a 12-year warranty which is rather handy and features a color-coded gauge that provides accurate measurements and ensures that you always know what condition your fire extinguisher is in and that it’s in tiptop shape to ward off any fire outbreak. The label on the extinguisher doesn’t deteriorate over time and is waterproof and chemical resistant which means that instructions always remain easy to read and easy to implement.

While this isn’t a First Alert brand, the Kidde 21005779 Pro 210 Fire Extinguisher is not a product to sniff at. It is well worth considering when choosing the extinguisher with which to protect your home. It is made of metal that is strong and tough and the body of the extinguisher is also coated in powder so as to prevent corrosion. What’s more, it comes in a lightweight aluminum cylinder that is durable and robust and has a UL rating of 2-A:10-B:C which is one of the more common ratings you will find around. Furthermore, the pressure gauge is also easy to read with the display clearly showing just what form your extinguisher is in and it constantly keeps you in the know about the fire extinguisher’s condition, so even in an emergency, you would never be caught unawares.

The product also fires at a decent rate and in 13-15 seconds, it would have emptied its contents and also sports an operating pressure of 100 psi which is just great. What’s more, the discharge has a range of about 10-15 feet, so you can stay at a safe distance and still fight fires effectively. And when not in use, it can be placed on the own wall hanger and recharged after use. As for usability, it has big and conspicuous instructions that are simple to follow and the manufacturers recommend it for use in just about any setting: home, office, hotel, schools and so on. Overall, the Kidde Pro fire extinguisher is a good choice and one that is sure to keep you and your loved ones protected in the case of a fire.

The first fire extinguisher on our list is the Kidde FA110. It’s a classic, multipurpose extinguisher designed for use in the home, and we’ve selected it as our Best Choice product. That’s because it has everything you need from a home-use extinguisher. Plus, it’s easy to operate, and it has a glowing reputation for reliability. As stated on the product listing, it can fight Class A, Class B, and Class C fires, which covers you for trash, paper, wood, rubber, plastic, electrical equipment, and flammable liquids. Because of this is has a UL (Underwriters Laboratories) 1-A:10-B:C rating. If you’re not familiar with this rating, it’s a national standard for safety only given to high-quality safety equipment.

The Kidde FA110 is actually recommended as a means of supplementary protection by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). They recommend having at least one larger extinguisher with a higher capacity and using this as a secondary extinguisher. Of course, this is a personal decision based on the level of safety you want.

The First Alert AF400 spray is another aerosol-based fire-fighting aid, similar to the Fire Gone product. Because of this, we feel it’s important to put it on record that it’s not a replacement for a traditional, NPFA-compliant fire extinguisher. However, like the Fire Gone, it’s a fantastic portable fire extinguisher that is effective at fighting small kitchen fires and other similar blazes.

Unlike most fire extinguisher manufacturers, they don’t specify what Class fires it will fight. Instead, they say it can fight paper, fabric, wood, grease, and electrical fires. It uses a non-toxic foam that smothers the fire and should stop it from reigniting. The foam is biodegradable and super easy to clean up, unlike dry fire extinguishers. All you have to do is wipe a wet cloth over the affected area and it shouldn’t leave a stain.

Whatever happened to using a good old blast of water to put out a fire? That’s what firefighters tend to use and it’s generally one of the best methods of extinguishing flames. The main reason you don’t see a lot of water-based fire extinguishers is that everyone wants a multipurpose extinguisher – which makes sense if you’re planning to just have one fire extinguisher in your home, but if you want some real fire-fighting power you’ve got to consider the Amerex 240 fire extinguisher.

Of course, being a Class A extinguisher, it’s only useful in fires that consist of paper, trash, wood, plastic, and other dry fuels. But these are the most common fuel sources for fires in the home. The extinguisher is made to be very powerful but still very easy to use. It has a 55-foot stream of water that soaks the fire and stops it from burning at the source. All of the water discharges in an impressive 55 seconds as well, so you should be safe within a minute.

The First Alert FE10GR is actually sold as a boat fire extinguisher. That’s great if you’re lucky enough to own a boat, but the rest of us are probably just looking for something to keep the car or home safe. Luckily, this will work like a car, home, or kitchen fire extinguisher. It’s not a multipurpose extinguisher like some of the ones we’ve featured, because it only tackles Class B & C fires. That means it could be the perfect partner for the Amerex 240 we just talked about.

This extinguisher’s been approved by the U.S. Coast guard and has a UL rating of 10-B:C. This alone should give you the confidence to trust this piece of kit, even without reading any of the other features. But, for the careful consumers out there, here are the headlines. It uses a sodium bicarbonate extinguishing agent that completely smothers the fuel of the fire. The head of the extinguisher is made from metal and is super durable. It has a commercial-grade valve and trigger, to ensure consistent and reliable performance.

The H3R Performance MX250B Fire Extinguisher is the last fire extinguisher on our list. It’s a multipurpose ABC fire extinguisher that has the capability to keep you safe in any home blaze. The advantage of having a multipurpose extinguisher instead of multiple fire extinguisher types is that it saves you time because you don’t have to make any decisions in an emergency. All you have to do is grab the fire extinguisher and shoot. Of course, if you’re more confident about your different types of fire and extinguisher, having separate ones gives you a little more power in a situation.

Having said that, this is still a pretty powerful extinguisher. It’s twice the size and power of the smaller extinguishers made by H3R, and easily a match for the other multipurpose extinguishers on this list. Plus, it has the same UL rating of 1A:10B:C, to put your mind about the quality control of the product, and it’s U.S. Coast Guard approved.