February 2012
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Understanding Electrical Fire Safety →
Recently Milestone Electric posted an important home safety message ’ Home Safety Tip No. 132.’ Here’s more on that topic.
When replacing a fuse in an electrical device, it is very important that you use the correct fuse size. Fuses and circuit breakers are one of the most important fire precautions in your home.
For more information on the importance of fire safety and fuses...
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January 2012
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Surge Protection →
Recently Milestone Electric posted an important home safety message, ’ Home Safety Tip No. 277.’ Here’s more on that topic.
ThisOldHouse.com provides in-depth information about surge protection, the two main types of surges, the best defense and more.
The two main power surges you need to be aware of to protect your home appliances and electronics are lightning strikes and...
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Keep Your Home Current With a Whole-House Surge... →
Recently Milestone Electric posted an important safety message, ’ Home Safety Tip No. 277.’ Here’s more on this important topic.
Major appliances and home electronics are at a constant risk from every day power surges, as well as lightning. In order to prolong the life of these products, a whole-home surge protector is needed.
According to IndyStar.com, it is very important to...
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December 2011
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A Factsheet on Home Electrical Fire Prevention →
Recently Milestone Electric posted an important safety message ‘Home Safety Tip No. 106.’ Here is more on that topic.
We would like to share an important message about the safety of electrical cords and how it relates to home electrical fire prevention. The United States Fire Administration (USFA) estimates home electrical problems account for over 28,000 fires a year. The majority of these fires...
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Holidays Most Dangerous Time for House Fires →
Milestone Electric wants to share an important article about the holidays and house fires.
ABC News recently shared an important story about how this holiday season is the most dangerous time of the year for house fires. From December 23 through New Year’s, the chances of a fire are much higher.
The only lifesaver in a fire is awareness. Everyone needs to have a properly working smoke...
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Require Grounded Plugs on All Electrical Equipment →
Milestone Electric recently posted an important home safety message ’ Home Safety Tip No. 106.’ Here is more on that topic.
The National Safety Council reports that about 1,000 people are electrocuted each year in the U.S. Removing, bending or breaking the ground off a plug is potentially fatal.
Most people are not aware of the dangers associated with this. Please read more...
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House Fire Caused by Overloaded Extension Cord →
Milestone Electric would like to share an important message about the dangers of overloaded extension cords.
Yesterday in Lubbock, Texas there was a house fire that destroyed a home. Luckily there were no injuries reported. The Fire Marshal’s office was called out to investigate, and found that the cause could have been an overloaded extension cord.
Milestone Electric wants to remind you...
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5 Hospitalized for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning →
Milestone Electric wants to share an important message about the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning.
The weather is turning colder and many people are trying to keep their homes warm. A family of five in Grand Prairie were recently treated for carbon monoxide poisoning after the family tried to warm their home with a charcoal grill after they cooked dinner.
Milestone Electric would like to...
November 2011
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How to Remain Safe While Using Your Christmas... →
Milestone Electric wants to share important tips to help you remain safe during this holiday season.
The holiday season is officially here and with it comes the risk of fires by overloading extension cords and circuits when decorating. Mike Holmes shares important tips to help you, your family and your home remain safe when using Christmas lights.
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Milestone Electric is bringing you a critical message! Smoke detectors are one of the most important items in your home, and it needs to function correctly at all times. Milestone Electric can help! We will test your smoke detectors in our free home safety inspection. If your smoke detector is not working properly, we can install and replace a new one. Thanks to NBC 5 Dallas for helping us...
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August 2011
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Your Home & the Extreme Summer Heat →
Here is an interesting article (click link above) about how the extreme temperatures effect the utility company. There is a chain reaction set off by extremely high temperature - especially for a prolonged period of time.
1) High temperatures cause your home’s air conditioner to work harder to keep your home cool.
2) This increased effort by your homes air conditioning system puts more...
February 2011
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Milestone Electric - February 2011 Recalls and...
Hoover Recalls WindTunnel Canister Vacuums Due to Fire and Shock Hazards In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Hoover Inc., of Glenwillow, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling about 142,000 Hoover® WindTunnel Canister Vacuums. The power cord between the power nozzle and the wand connector can short-circuit posing fire and shock hazards to consumers. This condition can occur...
December 2010
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December - The Most Dangerous Month for Electrical...
Milestone Electric Wants You To Understand Electrical Fire Safety
Electrical fire safety warnngs and precautions. Each year in North America, hundreds of people die and thousands are injured in accidents involving electrical fires. Most of these incidents can be prevented by following simple electrical fire safety rules. Although some of these fires are caused by electrical system failures and...
November 2010
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Milestone Electric - NFPA Electrical Safety Tips
Electrical accidents and fires cause millions of dollars in damages every year. The tragedy is that many of these could have been avoided by simple maintenance repairs.
“To protect homeowners, organizations such as the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) provide and continually update electrical standards for homes just like yours. These are standards that organizations like the NFPA and...
October 2010
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Milestone Electric – Holiday Decoration Safety...
Christmas is a time for joy and celebrations often bringing families together for the first time in years. We all spend days and weeks cooking, planning and preparing meals, and festive activities for that special day. We are so busy with the preparations that we sometimes forget about the safety aspect of everything around us. The Milestone Electric family wants you to have a safe holiday...
September 2010
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Ladders and Electricity Don’t Mix
Consumers can be electrocuted when they use ladders near overhead wires. Consumers may use ladders near overhead wires to clean gutters, paint structures, trim trees, and repair roofs and chimneys. Many overhead power lines are not insulated.
Based on the latest statistics available, CPSC estimates that 17 people died each year between 2000 and 2003 from electrocution when someone used a ladder...
Newer Hair Dryers Prevent Electrocutions
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recommends that consumers buy hair dryers that comply with the voluntary standard (effective January 1, 1991) that gives added protection against electrocution. To comply with the voluntary standard, hand-held hair dryers must protect against electrocution if they fall into water with the switch in either the “on” or “off”...
When Lightning Becomes a Threat
We are now getting into storm season here in Texas when Lightning becomes a threat to you and your home. Check out the information and tips below to be better prepared to better protect yourself and your property.
Lightning Protection Systems:
Provide a direct path for the lightning to follow to the ground
Prevent destruction, damage, injury or death as it travels that path
When there is...
Faulty and Neglected Wiring
Faulty and neglected wiring can create a situation in your home that is more than unsafe, it is a ticking time bomb waiting to explode. Never neglect electrical wiring issues or especially non working smoke detectors.
Milestone Electric places your family’s safety above all else and, since faulty wiring and electrical negligence are a leading cause of house fires, our company provides a free...
August 2010
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Dangerous Electrical Panel That May Be In YOUR...
We opened our Dallas Morning News newspaper last week, thrilled to find that the news is out on Federal Pacific Electric (FPE) panels. At Milestone Electric, our licensed Dallas electricians and Fort Worth electricians have been educating homeowners for years of the dangers of FPE panels and breakers. But don’t just take our word for it… see what the Dallas Morning New is...
May 2010
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"Fix it in a Flash"
Looking for an electrician? Milestone Electric is hands down the best electrician in Dallas. They provide the best customer service from the time the phone is answered to schedule your appointment until the time the service technician leaves your home. When you call, you can always expect to talk to a live person, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Milestone is trusted all over the Dallas/Fort...
February 2010
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WatchDamaging surges can be costly!
Surges to your home’s electrical system can damage your expensive electronics and appliances. They can also be hazardous and put you and others at harm.
According Cutler-Hammer the average home recieves 100 volt surges hourly, throughout the day. The average home will also recieve 1000 volt surges on a monthly basis. Over time, these surge can be damaging...