Fire hazard and explosion caused by the electric short circuit is not uncommon. It can cause other problems too including equipment damage, electric shocks, burn, injuries, and even fatalities if you don’t prevent short circuits from happening in the first place. However, in order to prevent other types of electrical mishaps in your home, you have to take necessary safety precautions. That being said, here are some of the most effective electrical safety tips for your home.
Cord and plugs
- Check for open or broken wires, cords, plugs, and multiplugs. Replace them immediately if found faulty.
- Never place a multiplug under a carpet or on a door.
- If you need an additional electric outlet, avoid using a multiplug as a replacement. Contact a licensed electrician for installing an additional electric outlet.
- Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions before plugging in any device. Because each device consumes power differently. So use the right power outlet accordingly to avoid damaging the device.
- It is best not to plug multiple devices into the same outlet.
- If the plug does not fit in the outlet, do not force it.
- Also, plugin major electronics such as washers, dryers, refrigerators, stoves, air conditioners, hot water heaters, etc. directly, rather than plugging them all in multiplug.
Unplug unused appliances
One of the best electrical safety tips is to unplug all the unused appliances in your home. It may seem like the easiest and simplest thing to do but sometimes the simplest safety tips are easiest to forget. But do remember to unplug not-in-use appliances. Not only will it save energy (prevent phantom drain), it will also prevent your electrical devices from overheating.
Keep your electronics away from water
This one is a no-brainer. Water is a great conductor of electricity. If you let water come in contact with the exposed wire, you will be in all sorts of trouble. From fire hazards to even fatalities, anything can happen if not careful about this. To ensure electrical safety in your home, keep all your electronics aways from any water source including tree tubs, aquariums, liquid containers, indoor fountains, and bathtubs. And don’t use electronics when wet, otherwise, you may get an electric shock which can be fatal.
Ensure proper airflow to prevent overheating
Place your electronics in a way so that there is enough airflow. Almost all electronic devices tend to overheat after a certain period of time. To avoid such issues, stop placing them in a confined space or in a cabinet. Otherwise, the lack of heat insulation can ultimately damage your electrical device or create an unwanted accident.
Always read the instruction manual
Almost all types of electrical devices come with an instruction manual. But most people care less about it until there is any need. Understanding how to safely operate the device not only improves the performance of the device, it also increases the overall safety. That is why “read the instructions” should be at the top of your electrical safety tips. If your electrical device behaves abnormally, get it checked by a licensed electrician as soon as possible.
Electrical safety is no joke. Lack of proper safety measures can cause serious distractions, even take lives. That is why it’s our duty to raise awareness and take proper safety precautions to ensure the safety of your home.
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