As we prepare for students to head back to school in Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter, Delray Beach, West Palm Beach, Martin County, Lake Worth, FL, and the surrounding areas, it is important that parents and students are aware of electrical safety, especially when you need to bring in a licensed professional electrician to take care of repairs or problems. Kasper Electrical believes that knowledge of electrical systems and devices can help people be aware of them and the danger that they can pose to those who are not trained. Whether it is outside and noticing green electrical boxes or transformers or inside and being aware of the use of extension cords and contacting our team when you have flickering lights or tripping breakers, safety is important especially as our routines change and we require more outlets to power devices used for school. Contact our team of licensed electricians whenever you need repairs or want to add outlets or electrical devices.
Being Aware of Outside Conditions
Whether you are driving your children to school or you have licensed drivers heading to school, it is important to be aware of power lines, especially after storms or from accidents. Always consider power lines as live and stay away from them. At home, be careful with the use of power strips and how many devices are plugged into it. These can overheat and even melt, causing potential fire hazards. Also be careful in how devices are unplugged, never pulling on the cord but pulling it out by the plug itself.
If you are using an extension cord or power strip, be sure to inspect the cord before using it to ensure that it is still in good condition. Any breaking of the plastic cord or fraying wires that can be seen means it needs to be replaced. Don’t run extension cords under rugs or carpeting as this can present a hazard for tripping as well as fire hazard.
Unplug Devices When Charged and Not in Use
It is good practice to unplug unneeded devices when they are not being used. Not only does this help to conserve power and reduce costs, but it also helps to prevent overheating and overloading your home’s circuits. Only use extension cords sparingly, and they are not designed to be permanent fixtures; it is better to have one of our electricians install a few more outlets and to be sure that your circuits are not overloaded.
Being safe with electricity in Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter, Delray Beach, West Palm Beach, Martin County, Lake Worth, FL, and the surrounding areas isn’t difficult, and building habits now can pay dividends throughout the coming school year. Kasper Electrical wants your home to be safe and provide the power that you need, so contact us today to deal with any repairs that might be needed, such as flickering lights, breakers tripping regularly, or other issues. Reach out to us today and schedule our licensed electricians.
The K-Club is the ultimate memberships for electrical safety and savings. Members not only receive annual home electrical inspections that include things like thermal imaging, inspection of panel breaker lugs, and other home electrical devices, but they also receive a 10% discount on all products and services from Kasper Electrical. Another key perk of the K-Club is members will have no emergency charges whenever you have an emergency call. The 1-year warranty on parts and labor is increased to 3 years as well. All of these benefits will be unlocked with your K-Club membership, and please remember to check out our K-Club plan for your electrical maintenance needs.
