Electrical tips from Wright Home Services to help cut costs and keep your Sallisaw and Muskogee, Oklahoma family safe
You can quickly and easily help keep your electrical systems operating smoothly with a few simple, routine practices. You should still have yearly maintenance checks, but these tips will help lessen wear and tear, increase safety and reduce costs.
Home electrical tips:
- Check for and replace any old, worn or frayed wires
- Frequently dimming lights or blown circuits may mean you need immediate service
- Don’t overload sockets and extension cords
- Match each light bulb's wattage to the fixtures specifications
- Use new energy-efficient fluorescent light bulbs
- Check smoke alarms yearly or even semi-annually
- Look for the Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL) listing on new electrical products
- Add an AFCI device (Arc Fault Circuit Interruption) to instantly detect any arc faulting problems and automatically shut off the power
- Refer to Energy Star for more energy efficient ideas