Electrical Safety

7/30/2020 (Permalink)

Be Electrically Safe.

A friendly reminder from your friends here at SERVPRO of Ocala on Electrical Safety.

Home Electrical Fires account for an estimated 51,000 fires each year according to the Electrical Safety Foundation International.

Safety Tips:

• Have all electrical work done by a qualified electrician.
• When buying or remodeling, have an inspection done by a qualified private inspector.
• Only use one heat-producing appliance plugged into an outlet at a time.
• Major appliances should be plugged directly into a wall receptacle. Extension cords and plug strips should not be used.
• Have Arc-fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs) installed.
• Use Ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) in bathrooms, kitchens, garages, and basements.
• Test both AFCIs and GFCIs onece a month.
• Check electrical cords to make sure they are not cracked, frayed or other wise damaged.
• Use the right wattage light bulbs that your fixtures are rated for.