household electrical safety

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Prevent an Electrical Fire in Your Home with These Tips

Electrical fires can cause serious damage to your home and put your family’s safety at risk. The good news is they can be prevented. Here are a few simple things you can do around your home to prevent an electrical ...

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5 Common Electrical Problems in Your House

Every home is susceptible to a variety of electrical issues, but even small issues can become hazards if left unchecked. Here are five common electrical problems to help you notice hazards in your home before they become serious safety risks. ...

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Speck’s Fall Electrical Safety Tips

As the season begins to change, you’re going to depend on more electrical devices and appliances. To ensure your home and family remain safe, here are our fall electrical safety tips! Sweep up Dry Leaves Falling leaves are one of ...

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5 Tips for Safe Outdoor Home Lighting

When it comes to outdoor home lighting, there are some tricks to getting it right. Done properly, and it can both look beautiful and keep your home and family safe. Done improperly, and it can not only be an eyesore ...

  • Kid sticking his finger in an outlet, a bad example of electrical safety.

How to Teach Kids About Electrical Safety

Electricity is an amazing tool but can become dangerous when used incorrectly. As adults, we know better than to stick our fingers into an outlet, but curious kids…not so much. At Speck Family Electric, we want to help keep your ...

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Things Every Qualified Electrician Wants You to Know

When you're in trouble, a qualified electrician will always be around to help you out...but there are a few things they wish you knew. To make your life easier and safer, here’s our list of a few things every qualified ...

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6 Questions You May Have About Carbon Monoxide

In case you didn’t know, January is Carbon Monoxide Safety Awareness month. Being aware of this poisonous, colorless, and scentless gas is crucial for the health and safety of you and your family. We’ve got a rundown of the six ...

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Football Season Tips for Household Electrical Safety

The leaves are changing and the weather is getting a little chilly, and y’all know what that means: Football season. It’s time to cheer on your alma mater, your favorite NFL team, or fantasy football team in the comfort of ...

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