Electrical fires can cause tragedies. These simple tips will help protect your home and family.
- Routinely check your electrical appliances and wiring.
- Look for outlets that don’t work, light switches that are hot to the
 touch and lights that flicker.
- Immediately repair appliances and lamps that sputter or spark.
- Never overload outlets or extension cords.
- Replace all frayed or cracked cords.
- Have a professional check self-wiring projects.
Overheating, unusual smells, electrical shorts and sparks are all warning signs that household appliances need to be replaced or repaired. Be sure you follow all manufacturers’ safety precautions.
Toasters, hair dryers, electrical blankets and other everyday appliances cook for you, groom and warm you. But they can also kill you.
Leave appliances like hair dryers unplugged when not in use, especially if there are children in the house. Use safety caps to cover all unused outlets, including those on extension cords. |
