Electrical safety in the home
Take care of your plugs. Charging our phones, iPads and laptops. Enjoying the big game on your flat screen television and a countless array of appliances for your parties.
Electrical fires are bound to happen. It is important that you should have your wiring inspected, especially if you live in a home that is over 10 years old. Here are some other safety tips to help prevent electrical fires:
- Get new electrical cords. Throw out all the frayed, loose, or damaged cords. Replacing these cords is a fairly inexpensive investment to protect your home from an electrical fire.
- Make sure you run extensions cords in areas that are visible. Do not run extension cords under carpets or across doorways where they can become a serious hazard.
- Child proof your plugs.
- Any electrical work should be done by a qualified, licensed electrician that has a good standing.
- Add more circuits our outlets by a qualified, licensed electrician so you don’t need extension cords.
- Use Instructions. When plugging in an appliance in an outlet, follow the directions of the manufacturer.
- Unplug appliances when not in use. Having too many appliances in one outlet can overload the outlet.
- Call your qualified electrician when you start noticing frequent problems with flickering lights, blowing fuses or if outlets and switches feel warm.
- Make sure all lamps are away from flammable objects and are leveled. Follow the appropriate wattage for each lamp.
- You need to have ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) in the kitchen, bathrooms, laundry room, basement and all outdoor areas.
- You need to have arc-fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs) should be installed to protect your electrical outlets.
Feel free to contact our office today for a review of your homeowner’s policy.
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