Keep your family safe

Indoor electrical safety tips for homeowners

Electrical systems and the electricity used in your home can pose a number of different safety risks. As a result, we’ve compiled a list of several important indoor electrical safety rules to follow to keep you and your family protected. 

  • Have a licensed, qualified heating technician service your furnace or heating system. 

  • Change heating system filters as recommended to keep air passing through. 

  • Replace batteries in your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms.  

  • Don’t use electrical appliances around wet areas like bathtubs or sinks.

  • Dry your hands before using electrical appliances.

  • Keep electric heaters on level surfaces and 6-8 feet from furniture, curtains and drapes.

 

View the links below to find more indoor electrical safety tips.

Check wiring to stay safe

If you hear a hissing sound and you don’t own a cat, check your electricity. Damaged wires and outlets can hiss when something’s wrong, just like the cat. But hissing electricity is much more dangerous than your pet. All homes are susceptible to electrical problems, so learn how to keep your home and your family safe.

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Power surge

As its name suggests, a power surge simply means a surge or increase of power. Electronics and appliances are especially susceptible to a power surge, but spikes in power can also damage outlets or start electrical fires.

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Space heater safety

Space heaters can be a quick way to heat up a room. However, they can be dangerous if used improperly. Space heaters cause 25,000 home fires a year, and 6,000 emergency room visits, according to the Harvard University Environmental Health & Safety group.

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Home electrical inspections

Would your home pass an electrical inspection? If you are getting ready to sell your home or just wondering how electrically sound it is, there are some general guidelines to assess the condition of your home’s wiring and electrical bones. Although it varies depending on where you live, most local codes follow the National Electric Code (NEC).

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