Charge up Your Electrician’s List

You’ve seen those ‘Warnings’ shouting ‘Danger’ when you buy new electrical appliances with tags that warn us not to remove them. The warnings are everywhere where electricity is used. Electricity is so common in our homes today that we don’t even consider the danger when using a product. We flip a switch and rarely if ever does it not perform as we expected. Homes that are not yet ten years old may not be suited to all the needs of the modern family.

In the past there may have been two outlets in each room. Today you need an outlet on every wall in every room. From computers to toasters, and refrigerators to irons and they all need electricity to function. So what do we do when we find that we blow a fuse every time we turn on too many appliances at one time? Actually there are no more fuse boxes, but we have a panel located outside our residences that again all we have to do is flip that switch.

Have we become lazy? Is it too much trouble to upgrade our home so the circuits will be able to handle all our needs? If we could really understand electricity, we would get in touch with an electrician as soon as we realize that our home’s electricity needs upgraded. Those old wires and panels need to be replaced before they become over heated and cause a fire. Our very life may be at stake.

Instead of trying to do the job yourself hire a professional electrician. Have those outlets upgraded. See that all the existing outlets are changed; make sure they have a ground element attached. Have the pro install new phone jacks, and replace all the outdated toggle switch with new dimmer switches so you can even adjust the level of light as your needs change for each room. Have him install an outside outlet for use for those electrical tools. Then have the pro install a new thermostat that is programmable and will be able to lower your utility bills.

There are things that you can do to protect your home and your family to lower your utility bills. Get rid of extension cords. Train yourself and your family to turn off lights and appliances when they are not in use.

Then remember those danger warnings. Electricity is a wonderful part of our lives however when you don’t take the proper care when using it remember those warnings are there for a purpose. Now sleep well!

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