Electrical Safety Month
May 15, 2020
The average American home was built in 1977. Many existing homes simply can’t handle the demands of today’s electrical appliances and devices. Each year, electrical malfunctions account for 35,000 home fires, causing over 1,130 injuries, 500 deaths and $1.4 billion in property damage.
Warning signs of an overloaded electrical system:
- Frequent tripping of circuit breakers or blowing fuses
- Dimming of lights when other devices are turned on
- Buzzing sound from switches or outlets
- Discolored outlets
- Appliances that seem underpowered
If your home is over 40 years old or has had a major appliance installed, you should have your home inspected by the qualified electricians at Metro Electric.
For more ways to ensure the electrical safety of your home, take a look at some of our other blog posts!
Faulty Wiring
That’s Watts Up
