Electrical issues may result in a variety of potentially serious problems, including house fires. To protect yourself and your property, it is important that brush up on electrical safety advice. All Care Restorations of Lincoln, NE, wants you to know more about how to reduce the risk of house fires and electrocution. Continue reading for tips from your local restoration company.

4 Electrical Safety Tips to Prevent Fires

1. Inspect Cords

Over time, the cords to your appliances and electronics may show signs of damage, such as cracking or fraying, which may cause electrical fires. Avoid wear and tear to your cables by keeping them away from foot traffic. Remember, too, that you should never forcibly remove cords from their sockets, as doing so may cause sparks to fly. 

2. Take Caution With Outlets

House fires may also occur when plugs are partially dislodged from outlets, or when too many appliances are plugged into one outlet. To prevent a blaze, make sure all plugs are firmly secured into their sockets. You should also take care not to overload your circuits. 

3. Don’t Touch Power Lines 

Downed power lines may cause house fires, especially if they fall on, or near, your home. Even if you don’t see sparks or movement, fallen wires are most likely still live and dangerous. As soon as you observe downed power lines, contact your local utility company to safely handle the problem.

4. Use the Right Bulb Wattage

It is also important that you do not use a bulb of higher wattage than is recommended for a certain fixture. Using the incorrect wattage may cause bulbs to overheat and catch your home on fire. You should also check to make sure that your bulbs are screwed in completely, as loose bulbs, too, may pose fire hazards.

In the unfortunate event that electrical issues cause fire damage to you home, All Care Restorations will quickly get your property back to normal. Give this restoration company a call at (402) 421-3779 today to speak with a knowledgeable customer service representative about scheduling fire damage repairs. Additionally, visit their website to find out more about this restoration company’s many emergency services.