Electrical Safety Checklist For Fall: Your Ultimate Guide
Electrical Safety Checklist For Fall: Your Ultimate Guide
Fall is officially upon us here in the Pacific Northwest. The leaves are starting to turn and the weather is starting to cool. Now is a great time to ensure that your home’s electrical system is in good working condition, and you are staying safe and comfortable.
1. Check Your Outdoor Electrical Devices
While summer’s can be hot and dry, fall is usually the opposite. There will be a lot more moisture and rain, so make sure the electrical devices you’re using outside are weatherproof. Also, if you have outdoor electrical outlets, make sure they’re GFCI outlets with covers. This will help keep rain out and protect against electric shock.
2. Use Space Heaters Carefully
With fall comes colder weather. When you pull out your space heaters for the first time this season, make sure you use them with care. Nothing flammable should be within 3 feet of your space heater, and it should never be plugged into an extension cord. Also, when you go to bed or you leave the house, make sure to turn it off and unplug it.
3. Sweep Away Dry Leaves
Leaves are already starting to fall! You’ll want to sweep them away from any outdoor outlets, light fixtures, power cords, and your air conditioning unit. Dry leaves can cause a fire if hit with a spark of any sort.
4. Be Careful With Your Electric Blanket
Fall is officially here and if you haven’t already, you’re likely going to be bundling up on the couch with hot cocoa and scary movies here soon. When you start using your electric blanket, make sure you’re using it safely and not putting anything n top of it while it’s in use. It’s also a good idea to never let your pets sleep in it. Trust us, they will try – but it can be very unsafe.
5. Use Weatherproof Tools Outside
This time of year can be really wet. That being said, make sure you’re using weatherproof power tools for any outdoor projects you plan to do this time of year. Tools that aren’t meant to get wet could lead to injury or serious, fatal electric shock.
6. Check Cold Weather Tools
Speaking of tools, make sure you’re also checking your cold weather tools, like leaf blowers, and their power cords. You’ll want to look for nay unusual wear and tear before you begin using them. Never use damaged or worn out power tools. It’s best you repair or replace them right away.
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