A fire at your home or business is frightening and unlike storms, there’s no advanced warning or time to prepare. Fortunately there are things you can do to limit the chances of an electrical fire. These tips will help slash your risk of an electrical fire at your home or business.

• • Schedule an inspection: Have an electrician inspect your home every 10 years or so. A full inspection by a trained professional will turn up and repair electrical problems that can cause a fire if left unattended.

• Replace old wiring: Homes built before 1970 may have knob and tube wiring, which needs to be replaced. Outlets that have only two prongs should be updated for safety, rather than relying on three prong adapters.
• Check plugs and cords: Cords can become frayed and plugs can be damaged over time or by less than careful use, leading to a fire. If the device is inexpensive, it might be cheaper and easier to buy a new one. High-ticket appliances with damaged cords can be repaired by an electrician.
• Don’t overload your outlets: Make sure there is only one heat-producing appliance in a single wall outlet at a time. Extension cords should never be used to power heat-producing appliances. If you used extension cords frequently, have an electrician install outlets in more convenient locations.
• Use surge protectors: Surge protectors not only protect electronics from power surges, but they also reduce the risk of an overloaded outlet, which can spark and cause a fire.

Unfortunately, there’s no way to completely guard your home against fires, so if you are the victim of one, call the experts at your local RestorationMaster Provider. They will be on site within two to four hours of your call to begin the restoration process. They use only the most advanced products in the industry to return your home or business to its usual condition, and they’re a preferred vendor for several insurance companies.

About Vince Sandri

Vince Sandri is a content writer and blogger with more than 12 years of experience. His expertise is in creating content related to disaster restoration, including information about preventing and reacting to natural disasters like flooding, water damage, fire and smoke damage, mold growth, storm damage and more.
Vince has been the main contributor to RestorationMasterFinder.com since 2014. Over that time, he has written numerous service pages and blogs for disaster restoration providers featured on RestorationMasterFinder.com. Vince has done extensive research and covered a wide range of topics relating to disaster restoration to help homeowners, business owners, and property managers better protect their property. He understands the problems that disasters like flooding, fire, smoke, and mold can cause as well as the best ways to respond to these issues to limit the damage.
Vince completed his Bachelor of Arts degree at Aurora University and his master’s degree at DePaul University. He has been writing SEO website pages, blogs, and press releases since 2012. Vince is also a musician and can be seen playing in the Chicago, IL area.