Electrical Safety

by Charles Otstott | Feb 8, 2023 | Local Electrician

Electrical Safety in Your Home: Why Your Main Service Matters

Keeping your home safe from electrical hazards is essential for the well-being of you and your loved ones. A crucial part of electrical safety is maintaining the integrity of your home’s main service, which is responsible for distributing electricity to your entire home.

In this blog post, we’ll discuss why electrical safety is important and how you can ensure the safety of your home’s main service.

Why Electrical Safety Matters

Electrical hazards can cause serious harm to people and property. In fact, according to the Electrical Safety Foundation International, electrical fires result in an estimated 51,000 fires each year, causing $1.3 billion in property damage and hundreds of deaths.

Not only can electrical hazards cause harm, but they can also be deadly. Electrocution is a large cause of death in the United States, and electrical shocks can result in serious injuries.

Maintaining Your Home’s Main Service

Your home’s main service is responsible for distributing electricity to your entire home. To ensure the safety of your main service, you should have it inspected by a licensed electrician regularly. An electrician can inspect your main service for signs of damage, wear and tear, and any other issues that could put you and your loved ones at risk.

If you live in an older home, it’s especially important to have your main service inspected, as older homes may not have the necessary safety features to protect against electrical hazards. An electrician can advise you on what upgrades are necessary to bring your home up to current electrical safety standards.

Other Electrical Safety Tips

In addition to maintaining your home’s main service, there are several other things you can do to ensure electrical safety in your home:

• Install ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) in your home. GFCIs are designed to protect against electrical shocks by interrupting the electrical flow when a short circuit is detected.
• Avoid overloading electrical outlets. Overloading electrical outlets can result in electrical fires and other hazards.
• Replace frayed or damaged electrical cords. Frayed or damaged electrical cords can pose a serious hazard and should be replaced immediately.
• Use caution when working with electrical appliances. Make sure you read and follow all instructions for electrical appliances and never operate them near water.
• Have your home inspected by a licensed electrician regularly. An electrician can identify and address any electrical hazards that may exist in your home, helping to keep you and your loved ones safe.

Conclusion

Electrical safety is an essential part of keeping your home safe and secure. By maintaining your home’s main service and following other electrical safety tips, you can ensure the well-being of you and your loved ones.

If you have any concerns about the safety of your home’s electrical system, contact SAFE Electrical Service right away. We can inspect your home and advise you on any necessary upgrades or repairs.

How SAFE Electrical keeps your home clean.

by Charles Otstott | Feb 7, 2023 | Local Electrician

How we keep your home clean.

Looking for a contractor to help with a project can be stressful. After you find the right company to do the work, the stress starts to fade… but wait, they never said anything about how they were going to get this finished or how they would protect my home? Who does the clean-up and trash removal? Rest assured. We have you covered. When it comes to your home and your family, SAFE Electrical will ensure they are both safe and protected. Before the real work starts we make sure that your floors and furniture are covered from dust and debris. We will close off areas with zip walls when needed to keep dust from traveling throughout your home. When the project is finished, we will carefully remove all coverings, throw out any debris in our garbage cans and take away all boxes that are trash. Each of our trucks is equipped with cleaning supplies, a vacuum, and a swiffer wet jet, just in case. 

Flossmoor Electrician

by Charles Otstott | Aug 4, 2017 | Local Electrician

Finding a Responsible Flossmoor Electrician isn’t as easy as you would hope. No worries, we are here to help with over 20 years’ experience serving you. Our technicians are thoroughly trained to be in your home, they are courteous, will answer any question about your situation, and will even wear shoe covers to help keep your home clean. All backed by our 100% Personal Satisfaction Guarantee.

We provide the following electrical services in Flossmoor:

• Electrical
• Generators
• Electric Car Charging Stations
• Heating
• Air Conditioning
• Pool and Spa

When you call SAFE Electrical Service or fill out our Contact form for electrical service, we will send a technician to your home who will diagnose your situation, explain your options in simple and easy-to-understand terms. They will provide you with the cost before they begin the work. This way you’ll have the information you need to make an educated decision.

We provide 24 hour emergency electrical, heating and air conditioning services to Flossmoor area residents. We have the experience needed in all aspects of the electrical, heating and air conditioning to fix whatever issue you might be facing, no matter when you call.

We have the most capable and reliable electricians and HVAC technicians in the Flossmoor area, with the know how and training so that they can handle any and all of your electrical, heating, and air conditioning needs 24 hours a day.

Call our office anytime 708-361-1555.

Homewood Electrician

by Charles Otstott | Aug 4, 2017 | Local Electrician

Finding a Responsible Homewood Electrician isn’t as easy as you would hope. No worries, we are here to help with over 20 years’ experience serving you. Our technicians are thoroughly trained to be in your home, they are courteous, will answer any question about your situation, and will even wear shoe covers to help keep your home clean. All backed by our 100% Personal Satisfaction Guarantee.

We provide the following electrical services in Homewood:

• Electrical
• Generators
• Electric Car Charging Stations
• Heating
• Air Conditioning
• Pool and Spa

When you call SAFE Electrical Service or fill out our Contact form for electrical service, we will send a technician to your home who will diagnose your situation, explain your options in simple and easy-to-understand terms. They will provide you with the cost before they begin the work. This way you’ll have the information you need to make an educated decision.

We provide 24 hour emergency electrical, heating and air conditioning services to Homewood area residents. We have the experience needed in all aspects of the electrical, heating and air conditioning to fix whatever issue you might be facing, no matter when you call.

We have the most capable and reliable electricians and HVAC technicians in the Homewood area, with the know how and training so that they can handle any and all of your electrical, heating, and air conditioning needs 24 hours a day.

Call our office anytime 708-361-1555.