Household Electric Safety Tips

Make sure smoke alarms are:
- Installed on every floor outside sleeping areas.
- Installed in every bedroom.
- In good working order.
Look for tell-tale signs of electrical problems, including:
- Dimming of lights.
- Frequent circuit-breaker trips.
- Blown fuses.
Ask a qualified electrician if your home would benefit from AFCI protection.
- Especially important during inspections of older homes or upgrades to electrical systems.
Limit use of extension cords, particularly cords used to power room air
conditioners.
Use light bulbs that are the proper wattage for the fixture.
- Higher-wattage bulbs can degrade the wires in and around the fixture.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Home Electrical Safety Checklist