Electrical Safety around your home
- Can prevent accidents and avoid costly repairs. We recommend that you check the following items on a regular basis:
- Repair or replace frayed, damaged or broken electrical cords.
- Ensure that electrical cords are not under rugs or otherwise hidden.
- Avoid the use of extension cords. If necessary, use only 3-pronged cords.
- Never replace a fuse with one of higher amperage.
- Ensure that your home exterior is well lit. We recommend sensor lighting on your garage, front porch and rear entry.
- Replace bad light bulbs. Be sure to use the correct wattage for the fixture (usually indicated by a wattage sticker on the base of the lamp socket).
- Repair or replace appliances that are broken or not operating correctly (e.g., make an unusual noise, or have a burning smell).
- Check outlets to ensure that they are not overloaded, and cover those not in use.
- Test smoke alarms and replace batteries if necessary
