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Safety precautions to avoid home electrical fires

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Few safety tips to save your home for electrical fire. Contact Caddell Electric Services for any electrical assistance. Visit www.dallaselectricrepair.com for details.

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Safety Precautions to Avoid Home Electrical Fires
During a typical year, home electrical problems account for 67,800 fires, 485 deaths, and $868 million in property losses. Home electrical wiring causes twice as many fires as electrical appliances. 05-12-2014 2
Safety Precautions Routinely check your electrical appliances and wiring. Frayed wires can cause fires. Replace all worn, old or damaged appliance cords immediately with the help of an electrician. Use electrical extension cords wisely and dont overload them. Keep electrical appliances away from wet floors and counters; pay special care to electrical appliances in the bathroom and kitchen. 05-12-2014 3
When buying electrical appliances, look for products evaluated by a nationally recognized laboratory, such as Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Dont allow children to play with or around electrical appliances like space heaters, irons and hair dryers. Keep clothes, curtains and other potentially combustible items at least three feet from all heaters. 05-12-2014 4
If an appliance has a three-prong plug, use it only in a three-slot outlet. Never force it to fit into a two-slot outlet or extension cord. Never overload extension cords or wall sockets. Immediately shut off, then professionally replace light switches, that are hot to the touch, and lights that flicker. Use safety closures to child-proof electrical outlets. Check your electrical tools regularly for signs of wear. If the cords are frayed or cracked, call an electrician and replace them. Replace any tool if it causes even small electrical shocks, overheats, shorts out or gives off smoke or sparks. 05-12-2014 5
Need electrical assistance? Contact Caddell Electric Services today. We work 24/7. 05-12-2014 6
Contact Details Caddell Electric 3730 Dilido Rd, Ste 210 Dallas, TX 75228 Phone: (214) 329-4567 Fax: (214) 324-0033 Visit http://www.dallaselectricrepair.com/ For details. 05-12-2014 7

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Safety precautions to avoid home electrical fires

  • 1. Safety Precautions to Avoid Home Electrical Fires
  • 2. During a typical year, home electrical problems account for 67,800 fires, 485 deaths, and $868 million in property losses. Home electrical wiring causes twice as many fires as electrical appliances. 05-12-2014 2
  • 3. Safety Precautions Routinely check your electrical appliances and wiring. Frayed wires can cause fires. Replace all worn, old or damaged appliance cords immediately with the help of an electrician. Use electrical extension cords wisely and dont overload them. Keep electrical appliances away from wet floors and counters; pay special care to electrical appliances in the bathroom and kitchen. 05-12-2014 3
  • 4. When buying electrical appliances, look for products evaluated by a nationally recognized laboratory, such as Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Dont allow children to play with or around electrical appliances like space heaters, irons and hair dryers. Keep clothes, curtains and other potentially combustible items at least three feet from all heaters. 05-12-2014 4
  • 5. If an appliance has a three-prong plug, use it only in a three-slot outlet. Never force it to fit into a two-slot outlet or extension cord. Never overload extension cords or wall sockets. Immediately shut off, then professionally replace light switches, that are hot to the touch, and lights that flicker. Use safety closures to child-proof electrical outlets. Check your electrical tools regularly for signs of wear. If the cords are frayed or cracked, call an electrician and replace them. Replace any tool if it causes even small electrical shocks, overheats, shorts out or gives off smoke or sparks. 05-12-2014 5
  • 6. Need electrical assistance? Contact Caddell Electric Services today. We work 24/7. 05-12-2014 6
  • 7. Contact Details Caddell Electric 3730 Dilido Rd, Ste 210 Dallas, TX 75228 Phone: (214) 329-4567 Fax: (214) 324-0033 Visit http://www.dallaselectricrepair.com/ For details. 05-12-2014 7