Avoid an Electrical Fire in Your Home!

According to The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) home electrical fires account for an average of 51,000 fires each year, 500 deaths, 1,400 injuries, and 1.3 billion dollars worth of property damage. This is probably a shocking statistic for many of you. That's why Catalyst Electric would like to share with you a few tips for avoiding electrical fires in your home. Our team of electricians wants to keep our community safe in any way that we can. Consider these safety tips for your home.


Electrical Outlets 

You should check your electrical outlets in your home frequently. Check to ensure fitting plugs are not loose because this can become a fire hazard. Make sure that you have a wall plate on ALL electrical outlets and that none of them are broken. The exposed wire can be dangerous for young children and also pose a fire risk.


Plug Safety

You should NEVER force something into an electrical outlet. Try not to overload your plugs and NEVER remove the grounding pin (third prong) to fit a two-pronged outlet. If you find that many of your home outlets have two prongs, you should seriously consider upgrading those outlets because they outdated and can be dangerous. 

Extention Cords 

Extension cords are designed to be used for temporary use ONLY. Extention cords are not a permanent solution for new wiring. Make sure that your cords are not frayed or cracked, this is an extreme fire hazard. Cords should NEVER be placed under rugs or carpet as they could heat up and cause a fire. 

Light Bulbs 

Often people do not think of light bulbs being a fire hazard but if they are not used properly, they certainly can be! Always check the fixture requirements and use the correct wattage. You should avoid installing light bulbs that have a higher wattage than recommended. Always, always, ALWAYS, make sure your light bulbs are screwed in tightly. Failure to do so can cause them to overheat. 

GFCI Outlets 

All areas of your home that have high moisture should have Found Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) installed. Rooms such as the bathroom, kitchen, garage, basement, and outdoor outlets. 

Electrical Wiring 

Faulting electrical wiring in your home can cause your home to go up in flames- and fast. You should check frequently for loose wall receptacles, loose wiring, or loose light fixtures. If you even suspect that you could have loose wiring in your home, give your certified electricians at the Lake of the Ozarks a call! It's always better safe than sorry! Best case we come out and find out that you have no problem at all. Worst case, you find an issue with your wiring BUT we fix it before it causes a dangerous fire!


Circuit Breaker 

If you find that your appliances or other devices trip your breaker often, this is a problem. The occasional tripped breaker is normal but if this occurs often, that typically means something is wrong and you should call a certified electrician to come to take a look.  

Help to contribute to lessening these tragic home electrical fire statistics by checking your homes electrical system often. The Lake of the Ozarks best electricians are here to help keep your home safe and if you suspect that your home wiring could be subject to the dangers of a house fire, give us a call! We want to ensure yours and your families safety. Share this information with your friends, it could save lives! 

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