How to prevent an Electrical Fire

12/5/2018 (Permalink)

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12/5/2018

Knowing how to prevent an Electrical Fire is Important especially during this time of year when many of us have extra lights, and heaters plugged in….

Here are the top 5 things to remember when plugging things in.

1. Hold a plug securely to pull it from the wall.
2. Use multi-outlet extenders, power bars, and surge protectors sparingly.
3. Use extension cords temporarily…
4. Avoid running electrical cords beneath carpets.
5. Keep electrical cords away from sources of heat and water. 

A good thing to have in your home just in case of an Electrical Fire would be a fire extinguisher, because water can cause more problems. Keep a fire extinguisher in an easily accessible area in case of emergency.

If you have electrical fire damage, we can Help you here at SERVPRO. We come out and assess the damage and then work to make it like it never happened.