Top Tips for Easy Prevention of Electrical Fires

8/14/2019 (Permalink)

Regularly inspect electrical cords and electrical plugs:

• If cords or plugs are worn, frayed or cracked, throw them away

• If you have a three-prong plug, do not break it to make it fit into a two-pronged outlet

• Replace your two-pronged outlets with three-pronged outlets

• Move electrical cords away from sources of heat and water

• Do not run electrical cords beneath carpeting or rugs or in high traffic areas

• Do not nail or staple cords to walls, floors, or other objects

Safety Tips Beyond Cords & Plugs:

• Check the wattage of your light bulbs to ensure they match the fixture requirements, and if they have a higher wattage rating than the fixture recommends, replace them

• Make sure your light bulbs are screwed in securely to prevent overheating

• Install Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) in your kitchen, bathrooms, laundry, basement, and garage in addition to outdoor outlets

• Test your GFCIs on a monthly basis to ensure they’re working properly

If your Westport or Fairfield home or business suffers damage from an electrical fire, do not hesitate to contact SERVPRO of Westport/Fairfield.  We have the skilled technicians and specialized equipment to get the job done thoroughly and rapidly.