Electrical Fire in Your Home?

1/24/2022 (Permalink)

We restore fire damage.

SERVPRO® of South Pasadenahas been restoring fire damage for homeowners and businesses for over twenty years. Here are someelectrical safety tipsfrom the National Fire Protection Association:

• Have all electrical work done by a qualified electrician
• Only use one heat-producing appliance plugged into a receptacle outlet at a time
• Major appliances should be plugged directly into a wall receptacle outlet. Extension cords and plug strips should not be used.
• Arc-fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs) shut off electricity when a dangerous condition occurs. Consider having them installed in your home.
• Use ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) to reduce the risk of shock. GFCIs shut off an electrical circuit when it becomes a shock hazard. They should be installed inside the home in bathrooms, kitchens, garages, and basements. All outdoor receptacles should be GFCI protected.
• Test AFCIs and GFCIs once a month according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Check electrical cords to make sure they are not running across doorways or under carpets. Extension cords are intended for temporary use. Have a qualified electrician add more receptacle outlets, so you don’t have to use extension cords.

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When you needfire restoration servicesfor your home or business, SERVPRO® of South PasadenaisHere to Help. ®Call us at(713) 472-4162. We’ll clean and restore your fire damage, “Like it never even happened.”

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