As a first-time homeowner, you need to be aware of some tips to keep yourself safe from accidents in the near future. If you have children playing around or you live alone, it’s important to ensure that your home is family safe.
Electricity plays an important role in everyday life. Even when you’re asleep there is electricity flowing through your home and appliances. This article will discuss five crucial electrical tips for home owners who are just starting out.
1.Cut Off the Power
The breakers box is the primary thing to check for. In this article you’ll learn the best way to shut off power. It is important to understand the best way to cut off the power while looking over the electrical systems both inside and outside the house. Simple tasks can be a catastrophe if it is not done properly.
Your breaker box is the place where you reset circuit breakers whenever they go off. A circuit breaker may shut off the power supply to the circuit in the event of an electrical problem that has the potential to damage the circuit. Every circuit in the home can be represented with a switch within the circuit breaker box. They will probably be labeled to allow you to better identify the switch that belongs to what area of your house. If a circuit is faulty you can simply locate the switch inside your breaker box and turned off itself position. Make sure that it is turned completely off before flipping it back to on. If the circuit does not stop then leave the switch in its off position and call an electrician.
2. Check for Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI’s)
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) are well-known outlets for their security and can be located in kitchens, bathrooms garages, and even outside your home. GFCIs protect you from electrocution by automatically detecting the moment a circuit is dangerous for shock.
The National Electrical Code has made it mandatory to install GFCI’s installed in all new homes. If you’re buying an older house, make sure to make sure whether the electrical outlets located in kitchen and bathrooms are equipped with them.
3. Wattage Matters
Check that your outlet is able to support the weight of the appliance’s power consumption. The presence of multiple high-wattage appliances in the same outlet could result in a fire risk due to the excessive use of electricity. It is essential to disconnect appliances that are not being used. You can arrange appliances to make them fit into multiple outlets or add another outlet to take some of the electrical burden off of the primary outlet.
4. Change the Lightbulbs
It’s possible to not remember when exactly the bulbs were first installed, but it is important to replace them in the new house. By purchasing LED lightbulbs, you can help you save money by boosting the power output by 75% than a standard lightbulb.
5. Trust Your Gut and Call the Experts
If you observe any anomalies that might indicate your electric system is has stopped working properly and you’re not sure the best way to fix it, don’t fret. You can depend on SPS Electric and our team of highly skilled experts to look into and identify any problems quickly. If you notice glowing outlets, a smoky smell emanating from outlets or lights that flicker it could be an electrical issue that requires an expert.
SPS Electric offers a wide range of services that can help solve any electrical issue. Our highly skilled Lubbock Electricians have decades of experience working in their work and are able to help installing new switches, outlets or lighting. We are also able to handle important projects such as rewiring or electrical panel improvements! Contact us for a no-cost estimate, and we’ll walk all the way through your project with complete clarity.
