Throughout the month we have posted several messages on the importance of whole-home surge protectors. These devices help protect your home appliances, electronics, computers and more.
Many people may be aware of the importance of a whole-home surge protector, but they do not know what the device looks like. Milestone Electric wants to provide an image of a commonly used whole-home surge protector used by our electricians.
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 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 downed power lines. Lightning induced surges are the most fearful and powerful. Fortunately these are not the most common type of surge.
The best defense to protect your home is a whole-home surge protector. These are typically hard-wired to the service panel by your local Dallas/Fort Worth electrician. You can also take additional steps to protect your home by installing “plug-in” surge protectors to help your major appliances, electronics, computers, etc.
You can read more about this important topic by clicking on the title, ‘Surge Protection, above.
For more information about electrical service and repair or electrical home safety, visit Milestone Electric at: http://www.MilestoneElectricDFW.com.
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.
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.
Milestone Electric, your Dallas Electrician & Fort Worth Electrician, is "The Home Safety Expert!" Safety is the top priority when it comes to your home... especially concerning your electrical system. Find valuable information here in our blog about home safety.
