First and foremost, the main reason why you should hire a professional electrician is for your safety, your family’s safety, and the safety of your house. Working with electricity can be extremely dangerous if you do not approach it with the right expertise, safety training, and equipment.

2. Cost

Most homeowners who try to DIY an electrical repair end up calling a professional electrician after their repair fails to do the trick. And oftentimes, they’ve only made the problem more complicated to fix than it would have been if they’d called an electrician in the first place. You should hire a professional electrician to save time and money by getting the job done right the first time.

3. Troubleshooting

We can’t tell you how often we get calls reporting one problem with a home electrical system only to get out to the job site and discover that the issue is just one symptom of a much larger problem. Only a professional electrician can perform the troubleshooting and problem-solving necessary to diagnose what’s wrong with your electrical system and identify the appropriate solution.

4. Education and Certification

Professional electricians pass through many hours of education, on-the-job training, and certification before earning their license. The certification process guarantees that professional electricians can deliver a certain standard of work that you just can’t achieve without those hours of training and experience.

5. Long-Term Peace of Mind

You should hire a professional electrician to protect your peace of mind. Having an expert service your electrical system will help extend its lifetime and prevent future problems. Electrical work performed by a professional electrician is also usually guaranteed.

When you choose a licensed and experienced commercial or residential electrician in FRANCO’S ELECTRIC to carry out electrical works in your home or office, rest assured you’ll get safe and professional results always.

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The reason why they cannot be fully trusted is the fact that they present additional tripping and fire hazards. The point is that they are not meant to be used full-time and can be temporary solution. In the long run it is way better and safer to have additional electrical outlets installed. When you do use electrical cords, make sure they are inspected before each use to ensure they are not damaged. If you see your extension cord is damaged or hot to the touch, be sure to dispose of it right away.

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It’s crucial that you find a secure platform to stand on while you work. This can be a chair, table, step ladder or otherwise. The important thing is that you should be able to stand on it without it rocking or tipping to any big extent.

Working from the light bulb replacement guide above, choose a replacement that either matches the old bulb or is more appropriate. An important part of this decision is in choosing a power rating to match your fitting.

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• Tuck all loose electrical cords out of sight behind appliances.
• Do not plug a mobile phone in to charge and then forget about it. Never leave devices plugged in to charge overnight or while you are out of the house.
• Check your wiring frequently for fraying and replace it immediately.
• Make sure plugs are fully plugged into a socket. A Partially exposed prong could be dangerous to a curious pet and could get a shock on its nose or paw.
• Do not let your pet nap behind electrical appliances such as computers, heaters, dryers, etc.
• buying Pet-proof cords or coat cords with a bitter substance to discourage chewing would be helpful.
• Unplug all accessible electrical cords in the room that you leave your young pet unsupervised.
• Freestanding lamps and exposed bulbs can reach very high temperatures, especially halogens, and could easily start a fire if knocked over by a feisty pet.
• Do not leave portable heaters switched on and unattended, this can be particularly risky when pets are running around and likely to knock things over.
• Do not overload plug sockets.
• Never leave appliances unattended.

We hope you find this useful.

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1. Never step into a flooded basement or other room if water may be in contact with electrical outlets, appliances or cords.
2. Never attempt to turn off power at the breaker box if you must stand in water to do so. If you can’t reach your breaker box safely, call your electric utility to shut off power at the meter.
3. Never use electric appliances or touch electric wires, switches or fuses when you’re wet or when you’re standing in water.
4. Keep electric tools and equipment at least 10 feet away from wet surfaces. Do not use electric yard tools if it’s raining or the ground is wet.
5. If an electrical appliance has been in contact with water, have a professional check it out before it is used. It may need to be repaired or replaced

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Their main problem, though, is that light is a byproduct of their filament wire heating up, so their main energy output is 90 percent heat. Not only do they consume a substantial amount of electricity, they have shorter lifespans than other types of bulbs.

The lifespan of incandescent lights is not affected by rapid switching, so there is no compelling reason not to switch off the lights when not in use. Leaving incandescent on for too long can harm your efficiency in another way, too, since their heat output adds to your home’s cooling load during the summer.

LED bulbs use semiconductors, are low wattage, put out nominal amounts of heat and resist vibration. Since LEDs produce light through electro-luminescence, frequently switching on and off has no effect on them.

Even though they only use a fraction of the energy of an incandescent bulb, you’re still saving energy by turning off the lights, so there’s no reason to leave them on when you leave the room.

The simple rule for using these in an energy-efficient home is to turn them off when you don’t need them.

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In fact, one-third of all home structure fires stem from an electrical source, and because they tend to be difficult to identify, they are usually much more dangerous and destructive than other types of fires.
 We gathered some tips for you on what to do in case of electrical fire:

1. Cut off the electricity. If the device that is causing the electrical fire is found, and you can reach the cord and outlet safely, unplug it. 

2. Add sodium bicarbonate. If the fire is small, you may put it out by smothering it with baking soda.

3. Remove the oxygen source. It may also be put out by removing the oxygen source with clothing or a heavy blanket if the fire is small and it is safe to do so.

4. Don’t use water to put it out. Water is a natural conductor of electricity and if you throw water on an electrical fire, you can get shocked or electrocuted. Also, water may enable to fire to spread by conducting electricity throughout the room and potentially igniting flammable materials.

5. Check your fire extinguisher. Electrical fires are a Class C fire, which means that you will need an extinguisher that is appropriate for this type of fire. Most residential fire extinguishers are multi-purpose and labeled ABC, but it is crucial to verify this before using it on an electrical fire. 

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