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Electrical Safety Tips for Buyers and Sellers in Somerset County, NJ

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Real Estate Agent with Weichert, Realtors; Hillsborough 7802605

 

Electrical Safety Tips for Buyers and Sellers

in Somerset County, NJ 

 

Electricity is an increasing presence in our modern lives. As our reliance on electricity grows, so does the potential for electrical safety hazards. The good news is that electrical safety awareness and education among consumers, families, employees and communities can prevent electrical fires, injuries, fatalities and property loss.

 

Electrical Safety Tips for Buyers and Sellers in Somerset County

 

To increase public awareness of the electrical hazards around us, the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) sponsors National Electrical Safety Month each May. ESFI offers the following tips to help protect yourself, your family and your home by identifying and eliminating electrical hazards.

 

 

·         Make sure entertainment centers and computer equipment have plenty of space around them for ventilation. Keep liquids, including drinks, away from electrical items such as televisions and computers.

 

·         Use extension cords only as a temporary solution, and never as a permanent power supply. Do not place extension cords in high traffic areas, under carpets or across walkways, where they pose a potential tripping hazard.

Electrical Safety Tips for Buyers and Sellers in Somerset County

 

·         Use a surge protector to protect your computer and other electronic equipment from damage caused by voltage changes.

 

·         Heavy reliance on power strips is an indication that you have too few outlets to address your needs. Have additional outlets installed by a qualified, licensed electrician.

 

Visit ESFI’s Virtual Home at http://virtualhome.esfi.org/ to learn more about home electrical safety.

 

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Comments (13)

Charles Stallions Real Estate Services
Charles Stallions Real Estate Services Inc - Gulf Breeze, FL
Buyers Agent 800-309-3414 Pace and Gulf Breeze,Fl.

It a shocker for sure, just had to say that it is too early to be thinking right now. Thanks for the safety tip because you never know who might read it or be helped by it.

Jul 13, 2012 08:40 PM
Donna Quinlan
Keller Williams Realty - Newburyport, MA
Keller Williams Realtor & Career Consultant

Carol - What great safety tips! Especially in older homes, many times the electricity needs to be updated. I still see some homes that have some active know and tube wiring. Thanks!

 

Jul 13, 2012 09:04 PM
Joy Daniels
Joy Daniels Real Estate Group, Ltd. - Harrisburg, PA
Good advice for any county, thanks for sharing
Jul 14, 2012 01:01 PM
Carol Faaland-Kronmaier
Weichert, Realtors; Hillsborough - Hillsborough, NJ
PhD, e-PRO, Manville, Hillsborough, Somerset NJ

Joyce, Yes knowledge should help accident prevention.

Donna, Older homes are the worst. We just uncovered a lot more dangerous Federal boxes in a condo complex that had told their owners to change them out.  Since the Association never inspected, the boxes remained in many cases!

Joy, This is definitely important all over the country.

Jul 14, 2012 09:08 PM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Great tips for Somerset and throughout the country. We were recently in an older home that we saw so many hazards that we suggested to the homeowners to get a home inspection first before placing their home on the market!

Jul 15, 2012 12:09 AM
Carol Faaland-Kronmaier
Weichert, Realtors; Hillsborough - Hillsborough, NJ
PhD, e-PRO, Manville, Hillsborough, Somerset NJ

Larry and Sheila, That's a perfect reason to have homeowners do a pre listing inspection!  It should help a lot in the future sale process! 

Jul 15, 2012 08:11 AM
Curtis Van Carter
Better Homes & Gardens Wine Country Group - Yountville, CA
Your Napa Valley Broker Extraordinaire

Carol

There are so many electrical fires in homes these days, I hope all your reader take this important advice to heart and correct any issues you have so well described here. cheer cvc

Jul 17, 2012 06:57 AM
Carol Faaland-Kronmaier
Weichert, Realtors; Hillsborough - Hillsborough, NJ
PhD, e-PRO, Manville, Hillsborough, Somerset NJ

Curtis, You are right about the overabundance of electrical fires in homes.  This is an important possible hazard source to be checked in all homes, even if you've been living there for forty years!

Jul 17, 2012 07:41 AM
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Good evening Carol -

Great advice and reminders for all.  Think safety first - Always! 

Hope you enjoyed a good and productive day my friend.

John

Jul 17, 2012 10:32 AM
Carol Faaland-Kronmaier
Weichert, Realtors; Hillsborough - Hillsborough, NJ
PhD, e-PRO, Manville, Hillsborough, Somerset NJ

Thanks John, Yes safety first always! Have a great week.

Jul 17, 2012 09:10 PM
Scott Leaf Personal Real Estate Corporation
Keller Williams Elite Realty, Port Coquitlam, BC - Port Coquitlam, BC
Scott Leaf & Associates Real Estate Team

great post, I cannot recollect exactly how many times I've walked into a firetrap of a listing with shoddy extension cords dangling everywhere in some old building built from cardboard and paper it seems.

Jul 18, 2012 04:46 AM
Carol Faaland-Kronmaier
Weichert, Realtors; Hillsborough - Hillsborough, NJ
PhD, e-PRO, Manville, Hillsborough, Somerset NJ

Scott, Electrical issues are definetly one of the scariest issues a house can have. Have a great week.

Jul 19, 2012 01:43 AM
Paul Gapski
Berkshire Hathaway / Prudential Ca Realty - El Cajon, CA
619-504-8999,#1 Resource SD Relo

Thank you for sharing your blog; we need Real estate Professionals to share their comments and information regarding their markets and experiences. Thanks again from beautiful Sunny San Diego.

Oct 19, 2012 08:19 AM