Like most systems in your Sarasota, Florida, home, your electrical system needs periodic maintenance to work both properly and safely. Keep your family safe and your electrical system functional by adding these six maintenance tasks to your to-do list. Use the Right Light Bulbs Many homeowners don’t realize that they have a significant impact on…
Electrical malfunctions lead to an estimated 43,000 home fires and cause more than $1 billion in damage across the nation each year. Making sure your home’s electrical system is safe and up to code couldn’t be more important. Here are three ways to know if your Sarasota, Florida, home needs an electrical safety inspection. Purchasing a New…
Your home can contain many hazards for young children, and none are more dangerous than electrical systems. Going over electrical safety tips for children should be an essential part of your kids’ household education. Fortunately, most of these safety rules are easy to learn and understand. Electrical Safety Tips for Children Teach your kids not to plug too…
Most of the time when you think about electrical hazards, your mind’s eye conjures images of indoor hazards, like frayed wires and defective or overloaded outlets. However, you also should be concerned about electrical safety outside the home. There are four main areas to be concerned about. Power Lines Before planting a tree outdoors, make sure it won’t…
There’s a lot of electricity coursing through your home, and in most cases, it’s perfectly safe. However, nothing is 100 percent, and in rare cases, electrical accidents can occur in residences, injuring or even electrocuting individuals who happen to be at the receiving end of a shock or fire. This is why it’s a good…
Electricity powers our modern existence. Without it, our day-to-day lives (and comfort) come to an immediate stop. And though we’ve managed to harness electricity, it’s undoubtedly a dangerous beast when your home’s wiring is old or has been installed poorly. As you’re probably well aware, bad wiring can cause fires, deadly shocks, and other damage…