As you start shopping for that Thanksgiving grocery list, it is also time to take inventory of the safety of your home before the family starts arriving, not just for Thanksgiving but also for the Holiday Season. One of the things often overlooked inside our home is how we use our electrical outlets. Just because […]
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Avoid Overloading Electrical Circuits
This is the time of year when many electrical fires are caused simply because homeowners find outlets at a premium when it comes to plugging in holiday lights and decorations. The scenarios of circuit overload range from dimming of other lights in the house, to the tripping of the breakers or, at the worst case, […]
Five Tips To Prevent Electrical Shock
Staying safe around electricity means specific steps need to be taken to prevent injury, or even death, from electrical shocks. According to the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) there is an estimated average of 60 electrocutions associated with consumer products every year. The three most common product categories associated with electrocutions are small appliance, power […]
Protect Yourself and Your Home Appliances During Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms may be frightening to both adults and children but there are steps you can take to remove the fear and learn to enjoy their sound and fury. In many cases, the sound of rain falling and the flashes of lightning and booms of thunder can be very relaxing. Even as relaxing as a thunderstorm […]
Is Your Home Electrical System Well Grounded?
When you walk around your house and flip a light switch you assume the power will be there, and it usually is. Sometimes electricity is something that we take for granted, but as any Arizona electrician knows, the electricity that powers your home is delivered directly to your house from the electric company to your […]
Why Electrical Inspections are Crucial for Your Home and Business
A fire in the historic Prescott, Arizona’s Whiskey Row destroyed three businesses and left behind massive devastation both in physical property damage and in the intangibles of business lost. Following an investigation by fire inspectors it was discovered that “a small appliance in the back kitchen of the Bird Cage Saloon sparked the fire.” In […]
Do You Know When It’s Time For An Electrical Inspection?
Did you know that electricity is the cause of more than 300 workplace deaths annually? Scary, but true statistics and these aren’t even considered “freak” accidents. In many instances workplace electrical injuries can be avoided by workers taking the time to learn basic safety techniques to employ around electrical equipment. The electrical professionals at Cirtcele […]
What To Look For In An Arizona Electrical Contractor
Do you think you might have a need for an electrical repair at your home or place of business? This is an item that you don’t want to put off; a delay in addressing electrical repair work could lead to personal risk and fire hazard. As with any repair job, you won’t want to sign […]
Protect Your Home’s Electrical Wiring From Rodent Damage
It’s no secret that rodents are a nuisance if they get into your home or your kitchen and nibble at the boxes of food in your cupboards. Did you know, though, that rodents can cause untold (and unseen) damage to the electrical wiring in your home and that can lead to a fire hazard? (Check […]
Home Electrical Safety Tips That Can Save Your Life
There are two items in your home electrical system that you need to check every month that can literally save your life. Do you know what they are? The first is your smoke alarm. Whether it’s powered by electricity or just by battery, you should perform the simple “button test” every month and you should […]