Basic electrical safety tips from the Electrical Safety Foundation International during holiday season, written by Katie Marks on Wicked Local.
1. Avoid using power cords that are damaged. Using damaged power cords or extension, increases the risk of having electrical accidents.
2. Don’t overload your cords. Make sure to plug limited numbers of appliances to a single extension.
3. You may want to switch off some of your unused appliances during the night.
4. Don’t overload your outlets.
These are some safety tips to prevent electrical fire during this season.
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