Electrical fires have become one of the rising causes of fatalities and economic damage to homes throughout the United States. Within Massachusetts alone, 13% of all deaths from fire outbreaks were caused by electrical fires, with 61,000 instances of electrical...
Electrical circuitry supports a huge influx of current on a daily basis. While the equipment’s designed to withstand huge power loads, it can do so only for so long before breaking down. Faulty wiring or persistent electrical malfunctions cause a lot of problems if...
You should know that Massachusetts has some very strict rules regarding what sort of electrical jobs people can do without an electrician’s license. Considering the risks associated with unlicensed electrician work and noncompliance with regulations, people have to...
The circuit panel or service panel is the metallic box where the electricity supply lines converge to distribute power throughout your home. It also contains all the circuit breakers and trip switches that protect your home for power surges and short circuits—it’s...
The Atlantic hurricane season begins from 1st June and persists until November 30th—in Massachusetts this shows up around late August and lasts through September. It’s estimated that the US incurs $28 billion in hurricane damages a year—it is expected to rise to $39...
Your home’s wiring system isn’t built to last forever, and the older it gets, the more repairs and hazards you’ll have to worry about. Moreover, an outdated electrical system also puts your costly electrical devices and appliances at risk! If you’re planning to give...
Not only are electrical systems one of the leading causes of house fires, but they’re also one of the costliest. Studies have shown that electrical fires annually account for nearly $1.2 billion in property damage. Moreover, the U.S. Fire Administration reports that...
Your electrical systems, outlets and appliances are some of the biggest safety hazards in your home, and this is an even bigger concern when you’re sharing your home with a furry companion. This can leave you on tenterhooks about small things such as leaving your...
According to the Energy Information Administration, the American household loses power once or twice a year, for an average of approximately 3 hours. However, some power outages, like those caused by extreme weather conditions, can last for several days or even weeks!...
For first-time parents, babyproofing can be overwhelming. Electrical cords and outlets are the most critical parts to babyproof; the dangers posed by exposed electrical outlets are very real. National Fire Protection Association reported that nearly 2,400 children...
