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3 Electrical Maintenance Tips For Your Home

Your home needs regular and scheduled electrical maintenance. Having an electrician inspect your electrical system will help you have a safe home. The electrician will repair any malfunctioning electrical appliances that could be hazardous. Also, regular check-ups will help protect expensive equipment since well-maintained appliances can function efficiently and last longer without unnecessary breakdowns.

Moreover, your energy bills will reduce because faulty equipment struggles to perform which can increase their energy consumption. So, what are some electrical maintenance tips you should carry out in your home?

Installing New Outlets

If you notice your home is using too many extension cords in every room, that means you have fewer outlets. This problem can cause overloading which will cause the cords to overheat. Overheating can trigger a fire. Also, you might plug in an appliance that consumes more watts than the cord's capacity.

If you notice the extension has become hot, that's a red flag of potential overloading. You should check the tag on the extension cord and ensure it matches the ratings of the appliances that you plug into it.

Additionally, you should get rid of older electrical cords instead of repairing them yourself or taping up the damaged parts. Faulty cords can lead to fires and a cascade of other electrical issues. An electrician can advise you on the proper extension cords for your appliances and rooms in your home.

Avoid Contact with Water

While this point may seem obvious, it's easy for your electrical appliances to come into contact with water if you aren't careful. For instance, standing in the bathtub while using a blow dryer can lead to electrocution. Your life will be in danger if the blow dryer accidentally falls in the tub. You should avoid using such appliances near water.

Some of your electrical appliances may have frayed wires that can lead to shocks if you touch them. The wires can also come into contact with water if they are near a water source, for example, in the kitchen or the bathroom. If that happens, it can lead to short-circuiting and even a fire if the circuit breaker malfunctions.

Maintain Sockets

With time, your home's sockets will start to chip away due to wear and tear. This malfunction will expose the wiring and other metal parts inside the outlets. Exposed wires or metal plates can lead to arc fault which causes an excessive discharge of heat within a short time. The heat discharge will trigger a fire that can burn your home or injure people.

For more information, contact a residential electrical service such as Haddad Electric LLC.