Archive for April, 2015
Electrical Safety Month: Tips for a Safer Home
Thursday, April 23rd, 2015
- Always replace damaged or loose electrical cords.
- Avoid running extension cords across doorways or under carpets.
- Never yank an electrical cord from the wall.
- Replace wobbly switches and outlets.
- Consider adding additional circuits or outlets by a Mr. Electric electrician in order to avoid the use of extension cords.
- Avoid overloading outlets and never uses extension cords as permanent outlets.
- If outlets or switches feel warm and you’re having problems with blowing fuses, tripped circuits or flickering lights, call your local Mr. Electric.
- Be sure to place lamps on level surfaces and away from things that can burn.
- Never place anything that burns near a furnace, water heater, space heater, or stove.
- Only use bulbs that match electronics recommended wattage.
- Never use electrical equipment near water.
- Remember to unplug outlets when not in use.
- For households with small children, place safety caps along all unused outlets.
- Teach children not to touch electrical outlets or appliances (especially with wet hands), whether they're on or off.
- Educate children on the dangers of “green boxes” (substations and transformers) and not to play on them
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