Preventing Electrical Fires

11/12/2021 (Permalink)

A house fire is an experience no one wants to be a part of, we definitely don’t want you to be! Electrical fires are a very common source of home fires around the US, they happen for various reasons and below are some tips to keep yourself safe.

Tips

• Unplug heat generating electronics that are not in use

• Hair dryers, curling irons, toaster ovens, etc
• Make sure your homes electrical system is up to date
• Modern electrical systems are much safer then old style ones that create heat
• Do not tamper with electrical plugs
• The third prong needs to be there to prevent electrical surges
• Only use extension cords for short periods of time
• Always follow instructions regarding appliances
• Warnings about a product could prevent a fire
• Be aware
• Check for signs of heat by light switches, burning smells, sparks, etc
• Do not overburden an outlet
• Keep the amount of appliances/devices plugged into a minimum
• Throw away faulty electronics do not keep using them

If you notice signs of a fire don’t hesitate to call 911, time is always of the essence.