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

JUL
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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.
3:40am • #1
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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!

 
4:04am • #2
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Good advice for any county, thanks for sharing
8:01pm • #3
JUL
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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.
4:08am • #4
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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!
7:09am • #5
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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! 
3:11pm • #6
JUL
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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
1:57pm • #7
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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!
2:41pm • #8
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Good evening Carol -

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

Hope you enjoyed a good and productive day my friend.

John
5:32pm • #9
JUL
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Thanks John, Yes safety first always! Have a great week.
4:10am • #10
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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.
11:46am • #11
JUL
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Scott, Electrical issues are definetly one of the scariest issues a house can have. Have a great week.
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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.
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