The Home Safety Experts

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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 about the dangers of overloaded extension cords. If you have an overloaded extension cord, please correct the problem by calling us to add an additional outlet in the needed area.

Milestone Electric wants to share important information on the importance of not overloading extension cords this holiday season. 
Did you know December is the most dangerous month for electrical fires? Many of these fires are caused by overloading extension cords. These electrical fires are avoidable by simply distributing your cords evenly over several wall outlets.
If you need an additional outlet installed, give Milestone Electric a call today.

Milestone Electric wants to share important information on the importance of not overloading extension cords this holiday season.

Did you know December is the most dangerous month for electrical fires? Many of these fires are caused by overloading extension cords. These electrical fires are avoidable by simply distributing your cords evenly over several wall outlets.

If you need an additional outlet installed, give Milestone Electric a call today.

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.

Milestone Electric wants to share an image and the importance of not overloading extension cords. 
This fire was started by an overloaded extension cord on the outside of the home. The fire spread from the outside cord to the inside of the home.  Not only did this home have an overloaded extension cord, the home also had smoke detectors that did not function correctly. Thankfully nobody was hurt in the fire.
This image illustrates the importance of not overloading your extension cords. If you have an overloaded extension cord in your home or a smoke detector that does not work properly, give Milestone Electric a call.

Milestone Electric wants to share an image and the importance of not overloading extension cords.

This fire was started by an overloaded extension cord on the outside of the home. The fire spread from the outside cord to the inside of the home.  Not only did this home have an overloaded extension cord, the home also had smoke detectors that did not function correctly. Thankfully nobody was hurt in the fire.

This image illustrates the importance of not overloading your extension cords. If you have an overloaded extension cord in your home or a smoke detector that does not work properly, give Milestone Electric a call.

Milestone Electric would like to share ‘Home Safety Tip No. 129’

Overloaded extension cords are the most common electrical hazards we find in a home. This is dangerous because these cords can overheat resulting in fire or electrocution. The best thing for a home is to simply have an electrician add a new, convenient outlet to the area which you need electricity. This is a safe and permanent solution.

Call Milestone Electric today to have your additional outlet installed by a licensed, professional electrician.