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~ Stan, Greenville

These tips are meant as a helpful resource. Corley Plumbing & Electric strongly suggests consulting a licensed contractor and referencing manufacturer's instructions.

Electrical Safety Tips

People who live in homes that are more than 10 years old should consider having the wiring inspected. If your home is more than 40 years old, an inspection is overdue.

Never place electric cords under rugs or bedding. Heat or sparks from these cords could cause a fire.

Follow the safety tips on new appliances.

Check electrical cords for signs of wear. Replace frayed or cracked cords to prevent shocks and fires.

Check labels on lamps and use the right size bulb. Check the label on your fuse box and be sure you use the right size fuses.

Fix electrical problems right away. If fuses blow often, circuit breakers trip often, switches get hot or people are shocked, something is wrong.

Cover unused outlets with plastic plugs.

If a cord has 3-prongs, use it properly. Don’t remove the extra prong. The third prong is there because the appliance must be grounded to prevent electrical shocks.

Take cover during a thunder storm. If you are indoors, stay away from open windows and doors and use the telephone only in an emergency. If you are outdoors stay in your car and away from water, trees, and metal objects. Avoid low areas that might flood in a heavy rain.

Do not overhaul outlets. Extension cords shouldn't be used as permanent fixtures in home rebuilding.

Outdoor Lighting Tips

Use outdoor lights with a photocell unit or a timer so they will turn off during the day.

Turn off decorative outdoor gas lamps; just eight gas lamps burning year round use as much natural gas as it takes to heat an average-size home during an entire winter.

Exterior lighting is one of the best places to use CFLs because of their long life. If you live in a cold climate, be sure to buy a lamp with a cold - weather ballast.