Upgrade Your Home Electrical System!
When was the last time you had to reset a circuit microwave technician breaker in your house? Is your home more than twenty years old? Have you recently bought a home? Are you planning to purchase a major appliance? Now may be a good time to upgrade your home electrical system! For homeowners, it's not just a matter of convenience-there are significant safety issues. According to the United States Fire Administration (USFA), each year home electrical fires claim the lives of 485 Americans and injure 2,305 more. Home electrical problems account for 67,800 fires and $868 million in property losses. Fires can be caused by electrical system failures, appliance defects, incorrectly installed wiring, misuse and poor maintenance of electrical appliances, and overloaded circuits and extension cords. Top Causes of Home Electrical Fires 1. Inadequate electrical capacity. Today's homes have an increasing number of devices that consume electricity including clothes d...