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Fire Safety Tips - Household Extension Cords
8/9/2021 (Permalink)
No one expects a fire to happen. Take the necessary steps to avoid one.
The risks of extension cords causing a fire increase when they are used improperly; these electrical power cables can overheat and put your property at risk. There some ways you can prevent extension cords from causing fire damage to your home and SERVPRO of East Greenville County is here to help with any questions you may have. Here are some tips on how to prevent extension cords from overheating:
- Check your extension cords and look for signs of excessive wear or damage to the plug. If necessary, replace the damaged units.
- If any part of the extension gets hot while in use, it is a sign that it may be overheated; this is commonly caused by overloading the extension cord with power appliances beyond its capacity. Make sure you are not exceeding its capacity by checking the tag on the cord or its packaging.
- Unplug extension cords that are not being used, this will not only save you money but will also prevent the unit from overheating.
- Lastly, check all your extension cords and discard older ones that may be missing some safety features.
If there is fire damage in your Greenville, SC home, our qualified professionals on fire cleanup and restoration will be ready to help you. Call us today at 864-292-3495.
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