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>>Electrical Safety Tips

Electricity provides convenience and comfort in our daily lives. However, using electricity can be harmful if not used wisely and correctly. Below are some Electrical Safety Tips that you should consider and always use caution when working with electrical devices.

• Heater cords should not get hot or feel hot to the touch.
• Electrical plugs should never feel hot to the touch.
• Electrical heaters we recommend should be on a dedicated circuit.
• Electrical panels and breakers should never be hot to the touch.
• Smoke detectors should be in every bedroom.
• Extension cords in leu of wiring is very dangerous.
• As you renovate your home it is important to also rewire, if your home has old aluminum wiring it is safer to do rewiring.
• Use appliances with the Underwriters' Laboratories (UL) symbol.
• Keep electric heaters at least four (4) feet from furniture and drapes.
• Never go to sleep with a heating pad or space heater turned on.
• Never place appliance cords where they will come into contact with the stove or other heated surfaces.
• Unplug all electrical appliances when not in use.
• Unplug all electrical appliances before repairing or cleaning.
• Unplug an appliance that has fallen into water before attempting to retrieve it.
• Turn off a light before replacing the bulb.
• Never pull out an electrical plug by the cord.
• If your smoke detector runs on electricity, have a battery backup in case of a power failure.
• Do not stick any object other than an electrical plug into an outlet.
• Replace frayed or cracked electrical cords with new ones; you can purchase these at your local hardware store.
• Keep electrical cords out of traffic areas in the home.
• Keep electrical cords out from under rugs and heavy furniture.
• Do not overload outlets with too many appliances; make use of other outlets in the room.
• When outside, use only extension cords that are approved for outdoor use.
• Use a long extension cord. It is better than using several shorter lengths.
• Keep outdoor wiring on a separate circuit.
• Know the location of the main electrical switch in the home.

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MARYLAND: Silver Spring, Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Rockville,
VIRGINIA: Northern Virginia - Alexandrai, Arlington, Fairfax, Reston
WASHINGTON, DC: NW Washington, DC - Adams Morgan, Cleveland Park, Dupont Circle, Friendship Heights, Tenley Town, Van Ness, Woodley Park