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Lets Face the Facts head on…….
Maintaining your home or commercial facilities is the most important thing you can do to keep it safe and beautiful, as well as increase its value.
The wiring system in many older homes has not kept pace with today's demand for modern appliances and electrical usage. Dimming lights when an appliance goes on, a shrinking TV picture, slow-heating appliances, or fuses blowing frequently are signals of overloaded circuits. Ugh!
As members of the BBB, IEC, NECA, and BHHB, Power Plus has some of the highest skilled and talented professionals in the industry. They provide quality products and superior customer service. This includes more than just installation, it encompasses the managing and planning of electrical work as well upgrades, repairs and maintenance.
Including:
Eliminating safety hazards, replacing two pronged outlets with grounded outlets, troubleshooting circuit breakers that trip often, flooring/wall outlets, surging and lightning protection and much, much more. To see more go here http://powerplussolar.com/contracting.html
Here are some Safety Tips that I found helpful:
-Place cords above rugs and furniture, and do not run cords behind baseboards or curtains and in high-traffic areas.
-Discontinue use of damaged, abused or worn extension cords and replace as soon possible.
-Use appliance cords with three-prong plugs only in a three-slot outlet.
-Never remove the grounding pin or force it to fit into a two-slot outlet or extension cord.
-Replace or have appliance repaired if the cord is frayed or damaged.
-Replace any appliance or tool if it causes even small electrical shocks, overheats, shorts out or gives off smoke or sparks.
-Use light bulbs with the proper wattage that is not too high for the fixture.
-Allow air space around heat-producing appliances such as TVs, plug-in radios, stereo sets, computers and powerful lamps to prevent overheating.
-The wiring system in many older homes has not kept pace with today's demand for modern appliances and electrical usage. *Dimming lights when an appliance goes on, a shrinking TV picture, slow-heating appliances, or fuses blowing frequently are signals of overloaded circuits.
-Avoid using extension cords on a permanent basis and never plug more than two home appliances into an outlet at once to avoid circuit overloading.
-Use only outlets designed to handle multiple plugs.
-Do not exceed 1,500 watts for each outlet or circuit. If a circuit breaker trips or a fuse blows frequently, immediately cut down on the number of appliances on that line.
-Check periodically for loose wall receptacles, loose wires, or loose lighting fixtures.
-Listen for popping or sizzling sounds behind walls. Immediately shut off, then have a professional replace light switches that are hot to the touch, and lights that spark and flicker.
-A functioning smoke alarm dramatically increases your chances of surviving a fire.
*Do not fix electrical problems by yourself, it is dangerous and could be deadly!
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