How do Electrical Fires Start?
Electrical fires are common in residential spaces, which account for an estimated 50,000 cases each year. Additionally, electrical fires resulted in more than 1,400 injuries, nearly 500 deaths, and more than $1 billion in property damage. Likewise, electrical fires are common on the commercial side. Approximately 8,000 commercial fires are caused by electrical failure or […]
Why spliced wires should always be in a junction box
Anytime electrical wiring comes to an end or meets another line, there is a potential for hazard. Spliced wires are often warm and, when the union is not done properly it may even become hot. While we don’t want to create unnecessary worry, we do want to make sure your home and building are safe. That’s […]
Does your breaker panel need an upgrade?
Electricity is something most people have to use, but probably never think about. In fact, you might not even know where the breaker panel is in your home or work environment. An electrical circuit breaker panel is the distribution source for the electricity coming into a building. It feeds power to all the appliances including […]
Does Your Home Have Hard-wired Smoke, Fire and Carbon Monoxide Alarms?
What You Need to Know About Hard-wired Smoke Detectors, Fire and Carbon Monoxide Alarms Hard-wired alarms are physically attached to a home’s electrical wiring. They are also connected to each other. When an alert is activated in one area of the house, it sounds the units in other rooms as well, increasing a family’s odds […]
Three-Pronged Plugs Help Prevent Electrical Fires
How Three-Pronged Plugs Help Prevent Electrical Fires Home electrical fires account for an estimated 51,000 fires each year, nearly 500 deaths, more than 1,400 injuries and $1.3 billion in property damage. Electrical Safety Foundation International While those numbers are staggering, there is something simple you can do to limit the likelihood of having an electrical […]
7 Things to Look for When Searching for a Service Electrician
There are many important things to consider when selecting an electrician to complete a project in your home or commercial property.
