Where there is electricity, there is always that risk of an electrical fire. They’re notorious for spreading with lightning speed through your wiring, even behind walls, out of everyone’s sight. In fact, an average of about 400 deaths, 1,500 injuries,… Read More
Archive for the ‘Electrical Safety’ Category
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The Differences Between GFCI and AFCI Outlets
How do the electrical outlets in your home currently look? Do they appear clean and operate smoothly, providing the power that you need? Or do you have an outlet or two with burn marks that don’t like to respond consistently? Having the… Read More
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Reasons Why Your Electrical Outlet Stopped Working
Without the electrical outlets located throughout your home, you wouldn’t be able to plug anything in. Think about all of the kitchen appliances, coffee makers, smart home assistants, and desk lamps that will be left sad, dark, and lonely! Here… Read More
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4 Electrical Problems Every Homeowner Should be Able to Recognize
If there was a problem with any of the electrical elements in your home, would you be able to tell? Would you know what needed to be done to fix it? When it comes to your electrical system, even the… Read More
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3 Ways to Stop an Electrical Fire
Electrical fires are more common than you might think. More than 20,000 electrical fires are reported every year, which may shock you. Improper handling of electrical devices and not observing safety measures and guidelines often spark these fires. What can… Read More
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How to Ensure Electrical Safety Around Your Pool
July is almost over and August is almost here. You know what that means: spending more and more time around your backyard swimming pool. Following all safety rules around the pool should be second nature by now. However, it’s all… Read More
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3 Common Electrical Safety Hazards
Your home’s electrical system is integral to maintaining your comfort. We all depend on electricity for nearly every part of our lives. As important as your electrical system is, there are certain electrical safety hazards that you will want to… Read More
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Swimming Pool Electrical Safety
Since Memorial Day is the unofficial first day of summer, many families have opened their backyard pool for the summer. The weather is really warming up here in Maryland, so you’re probably eager to jump in as soon as possible!… Read More
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Keeping Your Electrical System Safe with Main Panel Surge Protection
Main panel surge protection may sound boring and technical, but it’s also necessary. Think of the surge protection as a bouncer at a night club. It will only let in some things and it will quickly do away with the… Read More
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Is Your Electrical Outlet Not Working?
You depend on the electrical outlets in your home on a daily basis. All your devices need to be charged, appliances need to remain powered on, and many other things you use need electricity in order to function. So what… Read More