12/15/2016
As the holidays are fast approaching we at JDM Electric want to remind everyone about the risk for electrical fires and what you can do to prevent them.
•The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reports that electrical receptacles are involved in 5,300 fires every year, causing forty deaths and more than 100 consumer injuries.
•Use extension cords only temporarily, and never with space heaters or air conditioners.
•Avoid overloading your outlets with the use of christmas lights and small kitchen appliances. Consider having additional circuits or outlets added.
•Test smoke detectors and AFCIs monthly to ensure that they are working properly.
