At Craddock Electrical, we want to keep your home or small
business safe in all things electric.
That’s why we’ve compiled this list of five common causes of in-home and
at work electrical fires. While some fire
prevention needs an electrician, in these instances, a la Smokey the Bear: “Only
you can prevent electrical fires.”
Common user causes of Electrical Fires.
1.
Faulty electrical outlets and appliances. We know, smartphones and computers, you use
them all the time. And it doesn’t take
long for the cord on your device to fray!
However, using a frayed cord, running cords under carpeting, or removing
a prong from your plug (i.e. making a three prong cord two prong) are all huge
causes of electrical fires.
2.
Increased bulb wattage. Having a light bulb with a wattage that is
too high for your lighting fixtures can lead to fires. Also, sometimes people (especially in-home)
will put different materials over lampshades to diffuse light. But doing so
greatly increases the risk of an electrical fire.
3.
Permanent extension. Extension cords are temporary. If you’re using an extension cord for an
appliance that is never unplugged, it greatly increases the risk of electrical
fire.
4.
Space heaters.
Leaving a coiled space heater to close to combustible materials can lead
to electrical fires.
Here’s where Craddock Electrical Services Inc. comes in.
5.
Outdated Wiring.
If your home is over twenty years old, chances are it does not have the
wiring capability to handle the electrical appliances of the modern home. When circuits get overloaded by too much
electricity, an outdated breaker box with worn out systems can get overwhelmed
and start a fire.
If you’re in need of rewiring, breaker boxreplacement, outlet replacement, light switch replacement, in home wiring and exterior lighting andwiring, and are in the greater Nashville area, Craddock ElectricalServices Inc. is the electrician for you.
With years of experience as a licensed electrician, Craddock ElectricalService Inc. prides itself on speedy, thorough and honest service. And right now, we’ll offer free estimates anddiscounts to people in the public service sector.
So Visit our Website today, and get your home zapping back
up to speed with Craddock Electrical.
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