SERVPRO Natick Milford Shares Fire Safety

1/17/2022 (Permalink)

Most electrical fires in homes are sparked off by incorrectly installed wiring or overloaded circuits.

The winter months are a popular time for fires. What Causes Electrical Fires?

Most electrical fires in homes are sparked off by incorrectly installed wiring or overloaded circuits. There are many things you can do at home to prevent fires. 

1. New Appliance Setup: If you are setting up a new appliance by yourself, you should double-check all your connections, and read the manual completely.
2. Extension Cords: These are the most common causes of electrical fires and can be easily preventable. Make sure the capacity of the extension cord matches the appliance; the total wattage of all devices connected should never exceed the extension cord capacity.
3. Light Bulbs: Some fixtures may have specific bulbs. To prevent an electrical fire, make sure that your light bulbs are used with electrical sockets.
4. Power Cords: These have at least six outlets in the device with one main cord that plugs into a wall outlet. Never have one power strip into another; this can start a fire and affect your circuit breakers.

SERVPRO Natick Milford is available 24/7 including holidays and weekends to assist you and help you with residential or commercial fire damage. “Like it never even happened.”