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Recently Milestone Electric posted an important home safety...

Mon, 28 May 2012 08:46:14 -0500

Recently Milestone Electric posted an important home safety message, ‘Home Safety Tip No. 278.’ Here is more information on this topic.

Throughout this month, we have discussed numerous electrical safety tips and guidelines since it is ‘Electrical Safety Month.’ Milestone Electric and other electrical organizations realize this is an important topic, and like to take the month of May to share valuable safety information.

One of our Milestone Electric Dallas/Fort Worth electricians found this electrical hazard at a local DFW home. At this home, we found a PVC pipe was not used to bury the electrical lines. This is a potentially dangerous situation.

For more information about electrical safety and repair or electrical home safety, visit Milestone Electric at http://www.MilestoneElectricDFW.com.

Spring Electrical Safety

Mon, 21 May 2012 09:10:11 -0500

Spring Electrical Safety:

Milestone Electric recently posted an important home safety message, ‘Home Safety Tip No. 278.’ We would like to share more information on this topic.

As previously discussed in past May blog articles, May is ‘Electrical Safety Month’ and the perfect time to review Spring electrical safety practices.

The EFSI provides excellent spring electrical safety tips in the article title above. Eliminating electrical hazards begins with the proper education and awareness. This is why Milestone Electric is here to pass on this important information to keep you and your family safe from electrical hazards.

For more information about electrical service and repair or electrical home safety, visit Milestone Electric at: http://www.MilestoneElectricDFW.com.

Recently Milestone Electric posted an important home safety...

Tue, 15 May 2012 10:01:08 -0500

Recently Milestone Electric posted an important home safety message, ‘Home Safety Tip No. 278.’ Here is more information on this topic.

As discussed, May is Electrical Safety Month and everyone at Milestone Electric wants to keep you and your family safe. This is why we would like to share this image from our Flickr site. One of our trusted Dallas/Fort Worth electricians found this safety hazard at a customer’s house. An open splice in the attic caused an electrical fire.

This hazard and many others are found in the DFW area every day. Please remember to always follow electrical safety guidelines to keep your home and loved ones safe.

For more information about electrical safety and repair or electrical home safety, visit Milestone Electric at: http://www.MilestoneElectricDFW.com.

Welcome to ESFI

Mon, 14 May 2012 09:01:46 -0500

Welcome to ESFI:

Milestone Electric recently posted an important home safety message, ‘Home Safety Tip No. 278.’ We would love to share more information on this topic.

Every one at Milestone Electric is excited it is ‘Electrical Safety Month.’ Every May we love to share information about electrical and fire safety to help keep families safe.

The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) is a great organization dedicated to promoting electrical safety in the home, school and workplace. By clicking on the article title above, you will be able to access their amazing website where you will find good safety habits for kids, electrical safety in the workplace, public safety resources and more.

For more information about electrical service and repair or electrical home safety, visit Milestone Electric at: http://www.MilestoneElectricDFW.com.

Another important home safety message brought to you by...

Tue, 08 May 2012 16:46:16 -0500

Another important home safety message brought to you by Milestone Electric, your Dallas/Fort Worth electrician.

Milestone Electric would like to share ‘Home Safety Tip No. 278.’

Hello DFW! It’s Mark again from Milestone Electric, your Dallas/Fort Worth electrician. The month of May is ‘Electrical Safety Month.’ So as your trusted Dallas/Fort Worth electrician, I want to give you, the DFW homeowner, some staggering statistics from The United States Fire Administration.

28,300 is the estimated number for electrical fires each year. $995,000,000 is the estimated total for damages caused by residential electrical fires every year. 360 is the estimated number of deaths due to electrical fires each year.

Those are some pretty alarming numbers. At Milestone Electric, we work every day to make Dallas/Fort Worth safer by eliminating any electrical hazard we discover in a home.

For more information about electrical service and repair or electrical home safety, visit Milestone Electric at: http://www.MilestoneElectricDFW.com.

Milestone Electric recently posted an important home safety...

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:03:08 -0500

Milestone Electric recently posted an important home safety message, ‘Home Safety Tip No. 421.’ We want to share more information on this topic.

Throughout this month, we have been sharing important information to help prepare you and your home for the hot summer months.

The image posted above is from one of our electricians. The image shows a burnt electrical plug that caused damage to the home, but could have caused much more damage.

Please call Milestone Electric today for more information on our home safety inspections.

For more information about electrical service and repair or electrical home safety, visit Milestone Electric at: http://www.MilestoneElectricDFW.com.

Home Safety Checks

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:02:59 -0500

Home Safety Checks:

Recently Milestone Electric shared an important home safety message, ‘Home Safety Tip No. 421.’ We would like to share additional information on this topic.

As mentioned in previous posts, the importance of a properly functioning electrical system is critical during the hot summer months. We recommend that all homes consider a home safety inspection.

Here at Milestone Electric, your family’s safety is important to us. This is why we provide a FREE 33 point home safety check in every home that we visit. Our goal is to ensure that your home is safe for your family.

Please click on the article title above to view more information on this service.

For more information about electrical service and repair or electrical home safety, visit Milestone Electric at: http://www.MilestoneElectricDFW.com.

Milestone Electric recently posted an important home safety...

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 09:32:58 -0500

Milestone Electric recently posted an important home safety message, ‘Home Safety Tip No. 421.’ We would like to share more information on this important topic.

The hot summer months are quickly approaching, which means you must have your electrical system in good working order to make sure your fuses and breakers will cut off when overloaded.

It is the perfect time to get your home’s electrical system inspected from one of our trusted electricians. We want to make sure you and your property are safe. We also want to make sure we do not find any electrical hazards like the image above provided by one of the Milestone Electric electricians.

For more information about electrical service and repair or electrical home safety, visit Milestone Electric at: http://www.MilestoneElectricDFW.com.

Don't Let Summer Heat Place Strain on your Electrical System

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 08:00:23 -0500

Don't Let Summer Heat Place Strain on your Electrical System:

Recently Milestone Electric posted an important home safety message, ‘Home Safety Tip No. 421.’ Here is more information on that topic.

Increased electrical use in the summer months can cause potential problems on your home and business’ electrical system. During the hot Texas summer, you take the risk of overloading your circuit.

If a home has a damaged electrical system, it has an increased risk of danger. Please take a moment to read the article provided by safeelectricity.org by clicking on the title above. The article provides great information and warning signs of a potential issue with your electrical system.

For more information about electrical service or electrical home safety, visit Milestone Electric at: http://www.MilestoneElectricDFW.com.

Another important home safety message brought to you by...

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:36:06 -0500

Another important home safety message brought to you by Milestone Electric, your Dallas/Fort Worth electrician!

Milestone Electric would like to share our latest home safety tip, ‘Home Safety Tip No. 421.’

You don’t have to be here long to see that our summers here are hot in Texas. Higher temperatures can mean higher energy consumption. Higher energy consumption may overload a home’s circuits.

Get your home inspected for safety to ensure that fuses and breakers will cut off when overloaded to save property and lives.

For more information about electrical service and repair or electrical home safety, visit Milestone Electric at: http://www.MilestoneElectricDFW.com.

Recently Milestone Electric posted an important home safety...

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 09:00:06 -0500

Recently Milestone Electric posted an important home safety message, ‘Home Safety Tip No. 294.’ We would like to share more information on that topic.

In our video, we discussed the importance of buying electrical equipment that is certified. If an electrical product is much cheaper than other similar products on the market, there is probably a reason and you should research that product. We recommend that all electrical products and equipment be certified.

An easy way to see if the equipment is certified is to look for the UL image we provided in this post. UL is a global independent safety science company that offers expertise across five businesses. When you see that logo, you can have a peace of mind that your electrical equipment is properly certified.

For more information about electrical service and repair or electrical home safety, visit Milestone Electric at: http://www.MilestoneElectricDFW.com.

Recently Milestone Electric posted an important home safety...

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 08:00:05 -0500

Recently Milestone Electric posted an important home safety message, ‘Home Safety Tip No. 294.’ We would like to share more information on that topic.

As mentioned in our video, it is very important to choose an electrician that is certified through a state training program. Not only are all of our electricians certified with the required State of Texas training, but they are also Eaton certified.

Yesterday we posted an article discussing the importance of being an Eaton certified electrician. Eaton is a global technology leader that makes electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power operate better.

The image we provided is the official Eaton certification badge. Everyone at Milestone Electric is proud to be certified by such an amazing company.

For more information about electrical service and repair or electrical home safety, visit Milestone Electric at: http://www.MilestoneElectricDFW.com.

Eaton- Powering Business Worldwide

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 08:00:06 -0500

Eaton- Powering Business Worldwide:

Recently Milestone Electric shared an important home safety message, ‘Home Safety Tip No. 294.’ Here is more information on that topic.

As discussed in our latest Home Safety Tip, Milestone Electric’s electricians are all licensed, drug tested and back ground checked. Another great advantage of our electricians is that they are Eaton certified.

Eaton is a global leader that makes electrical, mechanical and hydraulic power operate more efficiently, effectively, safely and sustainably. They provide cutting-edge products for aerospace, electrical distribution and control, electrical power quality, filtration and more. Eaton services integrate and optimize the elements of a power system to make sure they meet business goals.

Eaton provides electrical services that are amazing. To learn more about Eaton, please click on the article title above.

For more information about electrical service and repair or electrical home safety, visit Milestone Electric at: http://www.MilestoneElectricDFW.com.

Milestone's Electrician Training

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 08:28:50 -0500

Milestone's Electrician Training:

Recently Milestone Electric posted an important home safety message, ‘Home Safety Tip No. 294.’ Here’s more information on that topic.

In our video, we discussed the importance of choosing an electrician that is licensed and trained. When you see a Milestone Electric badge on a uniform, you know that electrician is a qualified electrician with the required training from the State of Texas. All of our electricians are licensed, drug tested and background checked for your home or business’ protection.

All of our electricians also know the importance of being on-time, finishing the task and treating every customer with respect.

So when you are choosing an electrician for your home or business’ electrical needs, call Milestone Electric.

For more information about electrical service and repair or electrical home safety, visit Milestone Electric at: http://www.MilestoneElectricDFW.com.

Another important home safety message brought to you by...

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 09:00:05 -0600

Another important home safety message brought to you by Milestone Electric, your Dallas/Fort Worth electrician.

No one would get on an airplane flying with a pilot with a counterfeit license. Just the same, don’t bet your safety on electrical equipment with counterfeit certifications. Most times if the price is too good to be true, there may be a reason for that.

When purchasing electrical equipment, go with a name you trust. The same goes for electricians. Don’t let just anyone work on your electrical system. At Milestone Electric, you can trust our electricians. All electricians are licensed, background checked and drug tested.

For more info about electrical service and repair or electrical home safety, visit Milestone Electric at: http://www.MilestoneElectricDFW.com.

Milestone Electric recently posted an important home safety...

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 09:31:36 -0600

Milestone Electric recently posted an important home safety message, ‘Home Safety Tip No. 132.’ Here is more information on that topic.

Throughout this month, Milestone Electric, your Dallas/Fort Worth electrician, has shared various posts about the importance of replacing an electrical fuse with the correct size. By doing this, you help eliminate the risk of fire.

This image, provided by sciencephoto.com, shows a fire that broke out in a household electrical fuse box. As you can see, the fuse box has extensive damage. This image shows the risk of using incorrect fuse sizes in your electrical devices.

For more information about electrical service and repair or electrical home safety, visit Milestone Electric at: http://www.MilestoneElectricDFW.com.

Your Home Fuse Box and Fuses 101

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:27:55 -0600

Your Home Fuse Box and Fuses 101:

Recently Milestone Electric posted an important home safety message ‘Home Safety Tip No. 132.’ We would like to share more information on this topic.

Many people are aware of their electrical fuses, home fuse box, circuit breakers, etc. But many people do not understand the importance of using the correct fuse size. The fuse box is the equivalent of the circuit breaker’s electrical service panel, and it helps provide over-current protection through fuses.

Please click on the title above for more information on this important topic.

For more information about electrical service and repair or electrical home safety, visit Milestone Electric at http://www.MilestoneElectricDFW.com.

Recently Milestone Electric posted an important safety message,...

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:02:14 -0600

Recently Milestone Electric posted an important safety message, ‘Home Safety Tip No. 132.’ We would like to provide more information on that topic.

Replacing a fuse in an electrical device is fairly simple, but you must make sure you use the recommended fuse size for the device. By using the recommended fuse size, there will be a decreased risk of a fire hazard.

The image provided is a common electrical fuse used in electrical equipment. Fuses are available in numerous sizes. Again, to help eliminate a fire hazard make sure you use the recommended fuse size.

For more information about electrical service and repair or electrical home safety, visit Milestone Electric at: http://www.MilestoneElectricDFW.com.

Understanding Electrical Fire Safety

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:06:42 -0600

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 and circuit breakers, please click on the article title above.

For more information about electrical service and repair or electrical home safety, visit Milestone Electric at: http://www.MilestoneElectricDFW.com.

Another important home safety message brought to you by...

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:00:05 -0600

Another important home safety message brought to you by Milestone Electric, your Dallas/Fort Worth electrician! Milestone Electric would like to share ‘Home Safety Tip No. 132.’

If you are ever finding yourself needing to replace a fuse in an electrical device, make sure you locate the recommended fuse size to ensure that you are replacing with the proper fuse. Using a different fuse size may not seem like a big deal, but really, it is like putting diesel in a gasoline engine. It just won’t work. Running electricity through a fuse that is not big enough can cause circuits to overheat and create a fire hazard.

For more information about electrical service and repair or electrical home safety, visit Milestone Electric at: http://www.MilestoneElectricDFW.com.