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. 

Springtime Electrical Checkup!

Spring is the perfect time to do many things, like get your oil changed in your car, clean up your yard etc. It is also a perfect time to give your home an electrical safety checkup!

1. Are your outlets and switches working correctly? If they are not working properly this could be a hazard in your home because the wiring could be unsafe which could lead to a fire. 
2. Are your outlets or switches feeling warm? If you go to touch an outlet or switch and they feel hot, this could indicate there is a problem with the wiring in your home. You should stop using the outlet right away and have an electrician (or us Quality Electric Service :) ) come out to troubleshoot it. 
3. Are your outlets or switches discolored? Discoloration of outlets and switches can mean that there is heat building up with the connections. Don't just ignore them, if that happens then it could cause melting or ever a fire. 
4. Are you hearing sizzling, buzzing, or crackling noises? Those noises usually signal unsafe wiring or a loose connection somewhere.

At Quality Electric we care about your families safety and needs along with your homes safety. That is why if you have any of those issues we encourage you to call us right away to prevent electrical fires, power outages and more. Call us today to schedule an appointment! 609.861.1409

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