ELECTRICITY
FACTS
Did you know...
In Massachusetts you have to be a licensed electrician to do any kind of electrical work?
That Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters are required to be installed in kitchens, bathrooms, garages and out doors? These help protect you and your family against serious injury!
A broken plug is NOT a minor thing. Many injuries and home fires are caused each year by a simple defective plug or switch.
Dangerous aluminum wiring may be in your house if it was built between 1965 and 1973. The Consumer Product Safety Commission says a licensed electrician should inspect your entire electrical system for this dangerous product.
"Knob and tube" wiring is an old and unsafe technology that my still be in many older homes. To protect your family and property, a licensed electrician should inspect your entire electrical system for this dangerous product.
Flickering and dimming lights are probably NOT the fault of the electrical company. Either could be a sign of a serious and dangerous problem with your wiring or the device.
Most people don't know this, but hard-wired smoke detectors should be replaced after 10 years!
Ceiling fans must be installed using only UL Listed fan boxes.
Incorrect or oversize light bulbs can damage the insulation on the wires. This exposes the wires and can cause fire!
Some circuit breaker manufacturers suggest that you "exercise" circuit breakers every six months for proper operation.
All weatherproof seals on outdoor electrical service should be inspected once a year to check for deterioration.
A loose or broken ground to your water main is NOT minor. It can be life threatening
DO YOU KNOW HOW TO TURN OFF THE MAIN POWER TO YOUR ENTIRE HOME? IN CASE OF FIRE, SPARKING OR A BURNING SMELL, YOU SHOULD KNOW HOW TO TURN OFF SERVICE IMMEDIATELY!
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