{"id":1854,"date":"2016-05-20T03:33:24","date_gmt":"2016-05-20T03:33:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/galloway-oh-puroclean-home-savers\/blog\/home-electrical-safety-tips\/"},"modified":"2016-05-20T03:33:24","modified_gmt":"2016-05-20T03:33:24","slug":"home-electrical-safety-tips","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/galloway-oh-puroclean-home-savers\/blog\/home-electrical-safety-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Home Electrical Safety Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"float: left;height: 208px;margin: 10px 20px;width: 400px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/galloway-oh-puroclean-home-savers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/878\/2018\/07\/4.20electrical.png\" alt=\"\" \/>Like fire and water, electricity is both a vital part of our lives and a safety hazard if we don\u2019t handle it carefully. Electricity produces heat, and heat can start a fire. However, we can greatly reduce the risk of electrical fires and electrical shocks if we follow a number of simple rules. Here are some ways to avoid electrical hazards in your home:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Check the cords of all appliances regularly.<\/strong> Replace or repair frayed or loose cords. Never run cords under rugs or furniture, to prevent damage.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Never keep cords near a heat source<\/strong>, such as radiator, oven, candles or fireplace. Also keep cords away from water.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Plug major appliances directly into outlets<\/strong>, whenever possible. Install additional outlets or circuits to avoid using extension cords.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Don\u2019t plug too many plugs into an electrical outlet.<\/strong> If an outlet supports multiple plugs, plug only one high-wattage appliance into an outlet at a time.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Check the temperature of outlets<\/strong>, switches and cords. If they are warm to the touch, unplug them and contact a licensed electrician.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>If you have children living in your home<\/strong>, ensure that your electrical receptacles are tamper-resistant.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Use only the type of light bulbs specified by the manufacturer<\/strong> in a light fixture. Never exceed the recommended bulb wattage for a fixture or lamp.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>If you notice dim, flickering or surging lights<\/strong> in your home, turn them off immediately and call a certified electrician.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Install Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters<\/strong> (GFCIs) in your bathroom, laundry room, basement and outdoors. These devices are designed to protect people from electrical shock. <strong>Install Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters<\/strong> (AFCIs) as well, to prevent electrical fires.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/galloway-oh-puroclean-home-savers\/blog\/what-are-causes-electrical-fires\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this article<\/a> to learn about the most common causes of electrical fires in a home. If you\u2019re working outdoors, be sure to read these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/galloway-oh-puroclean-home-savers\/blog\/outdoor-electrical-safety-tips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">outdoor electrical safety tips<\/a>. For professional fire, water and mold restoration services, contact your local PuroClean office.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Like fire and water, electricity is both a vital part of our lives and a safety hazard if we don\u2019t handle it carefully. 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