Greetings!
The State Fire Marshal recommends that you have your electrical system examined every 10 years by a licensed electrician. If you can't remember the last time you had your system inspected, there is no better time than right now.
The upcoming month of May is National Electrical Safety Month. From now until the end of May, we are offering a very special deal for an electrical safety and peak performance check for only $89.
Our team at McCurdy Electric always encourages the safe and proper use of
electricity - to protect you, your family, your household, and
your workplace. You will find listed below 7 common electrical hazards that are easily fixed.
If you have any questions, we are always here to answer them for you.
Sincerely,
Your solutions team at
McCurdy Electric
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7 Common Electrical Hazards
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Check for these common electrical hazards in your home or workplace, and correct them as soon as possible:
1) Check for electrical cords that are pinched behind furniture, such as couches, bureaus, or chairs.
2) Check for overloaded outlets (for example, if there is more than one appliance plugged into an outlet).
3) Check for overloaded power strips. These are only designed to be used for a few low-power items. Also, never plug one power strip into another power strip.
4) Check for lamps and light fixtures that may have bulbs with a higher wattage than recommended. Most lamps and fixtures are designed to use a 60 Watt bulb at most. Bulbs that are too big are a leading cause of electrical fires.
5) Check for electrical cords underneath rugs, carpets, and furniture. Relocate the cords if necessary so they are not continually stepped on and worn down, compromising their insulation.
6) Check for electrical cords that have frayed wires or cracked insulation. Dispose of them and replace them with a quality cord that bears a certification label of an independent testing laboratory (such as UL).
7) Check the size of your extension cords. Make sure that they are designed to handle the amount power that they are being used for. A tell-tale sign of an under-sized and over-used cord is if the cord is warm to the touch. Never use an extension cord for large appliances such as air conditioners or space heaters.
If you have any questions or concerns about any of the items listed above, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are here for you 24/7. |
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