[caption class="snax-figure" align="aligncenter" width="1140"][/caption] Roughly 10% of all home fires are a direct result of electrical malfunctions, resulting in roughly $1 billion in property damage each year and up to 1500 reported injuries or deaths. Fortunately for homeowners, electrical fires are one of the easiest types of fires to prevent. Keep flammable items away from any appliance that gets hot. This includes space heaters, ovens, water heaters, and so forth. The same goes for electrical outlets or sockets – never leave paper or other easily ignitable objects anywhere near a power source. All it takes is a single spark to start a blaze! Inspect plugs and power cords on appliances and electrical equipment. Be sure to replace any frayed or damaged cords. Do the same for electrical outlets or sockets. Scheduling inspections for the change of each season is a great way to make sure you follow-through. Avoid overloading electrical outlets. This occurs when you plug too many appliances into a socket or piggyback one power strip onto another power strip or extension cord. Try to avoid this practice, especially with powerful appliances like refrigerators and dish washers. Consider having a home inspector, licensed electrical contractor, or electrician conduct an inspection on your home’s wiring – particularly if you have an older home or suspect shoddy electrical work. Outdated wiring practices, such as aluminum wires or using the wrong gauge of wire, are fire hazards and something you will definitely want to get fixed if they are discovered in your home. Another leading cause of household fires involves the kitchen – and cooking in particular. Never leave cooking food or a hot stove unattended. Nothing flammable is ever kept near the oven or stovetop – this includes towels, electrical cords from appliances, pot holders, wooden spoons, candles, paper, and chemicals of any kind.KITCHEN FIRE PREVENTION
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