Residential Electrical Services From Caddell

Electrical Wiring

 

Most electrical fires result from problems with “fixed wiring” such as faulty electrical outlets and old wiring. Problems with cords and plugs, such as extension and appliance cords, also cause many home electrical fires.

In urban areas, faulty wiring accounts for 33% of residential electrical fires.

Many avoidable electrical fires can be traced to misuse of electric cords, such as overloading circuits, poor maintenance and running the cords under rugs or in high traffic areas.

 

Home Appliances

 

The home appliances most often involved in electrical fires are electric stoves and ovens, dryers, central heating units, televisions, radios and record players.

 

Safety Precautions

 

•      Routinely check your electrical appliances and wiring.

•     Frayed wires can cause fires. Replace all worn, old or damaged appliance cords    immediately.

•     Use electrical extension cords wisely and don’t overload them.

•     Keep electrical appliances away from wet floors and counters; pay special attention to      electrical appliances in the bathroom and kitchen.

•     When buying electrical appliances, look for products evaluated by a nationally recognized laboratory, such as Underwriters Laboratories (UL).

•     Don’t allow children to play with or around electrical appliances like space heaters, irons and hair dryers.

•     Keep clothes, curtains and other potentially combustible items at least three feet from all heaters.

•     If an appliance has a three-prong plug, use it only in a three-slot outlet. Never force it to fit into a two-slot outlet or extension cord.

•     Never overload extension cords or wall sockets. Immediately shut off and then professionally replace light switches, that are hot to the touch, and lights that flicker. Use safety closures to “child-proof” electrical outlets.

•    Check your electrical tools regularly for signs of wear. If the cords are frayed or cracked, replace them. Replace any tool if it causes even small electrical shocks, overheats, shorts out or gives off smoke or sparks.

    

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