Electrical Safety Foundation recommends that homeowners have their homes
electrically inspected, particularly if:
* The home is 40 or more years old
* The home is 10 or more years old that has had major renovation, an addition or
major new appliance
* New owner of a previously owned home
The following are some of the signs of home wiring electrical hazards:
* Power outages circuit breakers that frequently trip or fuses that often need
replacement
* Dim and/or flickering lights
* Arcs and sparks flashes of light or shower of sparks anywhere in your
electrical system
* Sizzles and buzzes unusual sounds from your electrical system
* Overheating overheated wires can give off an odor of hot insulation; switch
plates or receptacle covers are hot to the touch or discolored from heat buildup
* Electrical shock's, any shock, even a mild tingle, may be warning of an
electrical danger
* Overrated panel electrical panels with fuses or circuit breakers rated at
higher currents than the capacity of their branch circuits.
* Damaged wire insulation cut, broken or cracked insulation
If you observe any of these signs in your home, call in a licensed electrician
to inspect its wiring.
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Each year, fire claims the lives of 4,000
Americans and injures approximately 20,000 more. During a typical
year, home electrical problems account for 67,800 fires, hundreds of
deaths, thousands of injuries and $868 million in property losses.
Home electrical wiring causes twice as many fires as electrical
appliances. Many of these fires are caused by misuse or
overloading electrical circuits .
You've upgraded your kitchen, plumbing, roof, bathroom,
and carpet...
now pay some attention to the most critical and unfortunately
most overlooked system in your home. Your electrical System!
THE FACTS
Winter months are the
most dangerous time for electrical fires. Fire deaths are highest
in winter months which call for more indoor activities and increase
in lighting, heating, and appliance use. Most electrical wiring
fires start in the bedroom.
THE CAUSE
Electrical Wiring
Most electrical fires result from problems with "fixed
wiring" such as faulty electrical outlets and old wiring.
Problems with cords and plugs, such as extension and
appliance cords, also cause many home electrical fires.
In urban areas, faulty wiring accounts for 33% of
residential electrical fires.
Many avoidable electrical fires can be traced to misuse
of electric cords, such as overloading circuits, poor
maintenance and running the cords under rugs or in high
traffic areas.
Home Appliances
The home appliances most often involved in electrical
fires are electric panels, stoves and ovens, dryers, central heating
units, televisions, radios and record players.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Have your electrical panel checked by a licensed electrician
Keep electrical appliances away from wet floors and
counters; pay special care to electrical appliances in the
bathroom and kitchen.
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 call electrician to professionally replace, light switches that are
hot to the touch and lights that flicker. Use safety closures to
"child-proof" electrical outlets.
Finally, having a working smoke alarm dramatically increases your
chances of surviving a fire. And remember to practice a home escape
plan frequently with your family.
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