Winter Safety Tips

 Most home first are preventable, yet they remain more common during the winter months. According to the National Fire Protection Association, heating equipment, fire places and cooking are leading causes of winter house fires. Use these updated tips to help protect your home and family. 

1. Schedule Annual Heating System Inspections - Have your furnace or heating system professionally inspected and serviced once a year. Regular maintenance can catch small issues before they turn into costly or dangerous problems 

2. Clean Chimneys and Vents - Fireplaces and wood stoves create creosote buidlup, which is highly flammable; If you use your fireplace reularrly, have your chimeny professional cleaned at least once per year. 

3. Test Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarms - Test alarms monthly and repalce batteries at least once a year. 

4. Use fireplace screens - install a tempered glass or metal screen to keep sparks and embers from escaping. 

5. Practice Candle Safety - Never leave candles unattended. Keep away from children, pets, curtains and decorations. Blow candles out before leaving the room or going to bed. 

Simple Winter Energy - Saving Tips that actually work

 Heating your home uses more energy than anything else - especially during the winter months. The good news? A few small changes can help lower you energy bills without sacrificing comfort. 

1. Let the Sun Do the Work - During the day open your curtains and blinds to let natural sunlight warm your home.
2. Close Curtains at Night - Once the sun goes down, close your
   
   curtains and blinds to help trap heat inside. 
3. Dress for the season - It's much cheaper to warm yourself than your entire house. Keep the thermostat a little lower and layer up with sweaters, warm socks and cozy blankets. 
4. Lower your water heater temperature - Water heaters run all day, even when you're not using hot water, Turning the temperature down just a few degrees can save energy and money and you likely won't even notice the change. 
5. Reverse your Ceiling fans - Most ceiling fans have reverse setting in winter - switch them to rotate clockwise at a low speed. This pushes warm air down from the ceiling and helps heat rooms more evenly 
6. Switch to LED lighting - LED Bulbs use far less energy and last much longer than traditional bulbs. They're also perfect for holiday and decorative lighting without increasing your electric bill.

Electrical Fires Start Small

Many winter house fires are caused by overloaded outlets, aging wiring, and increased electrical demand. Space heaters, holiday decor, and added appliances can push electrical systems beyond their limits. 

Help reduce risk by: 

• Avoiding
  overloading outlets and power strips
• Replacing damage cords immediately
• Having older wiring inspected
• Using GFCI protection where needed

Give Quality Electric or your local electrician a call to help identity any risk. 

Getting your pool ready for summer?! Pool safety tips!

You may not hear about it on the news, but electrocutions are a definite possibility in a swimming pool. After all, swimming pools have electrical components that power the pumps, filtration systems, and even pool lights. As a pool owner, you do your due diligence to ensure the water is safe to swim in and that there is just the right balance of chemicals. While you are doing all the normal routine maintenance, do not forget to have your electrical systems checked and maintained too.

Electrical work should always be left to an electrician, especially when it comes to a swimming pool. You know what they always say about water and electricity, the do not mix at all. When you are swimming in a large amount of water, the risk of electrical shock from  faulty wiring and equipment is much greater.

Here is what we can do to ensure your pool's electrical systems are safe:

Updating Pool Lights: Outdated or faulty pool lights are a high risk for electrical shock. If your swimming pool is older getting new lights installed will meet safety standards to ensure they do not get short circuited.

Inspect: We can inspect all electrical components to make sure they are in good condition. This will involve examining the wiring on our lights, swimming pool filtration system and the pump. If you are thinking about buying a house with a pool, have an electrician inspect it first.

Repairs if Needed: Electrical repairs and replacements are complex jobs. We can efficiently repair any bad wires or unsafe electrical systems to ensure maximum safety for your pool.

Call 609.861.1409 to schedule an appointment today! We offer pool system inspections and can help you upgrade your pool's wiring so that you can keep it safe this summer!

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