Sprekelmeyer & Muessigmann
Residential • Commercial • Industrial
At Sprekelmeyer & Muessigmann, we care about you and your family's safety. That's why we've put together these important safety facts so you can learn more about protecting your family and property.
Safety Tips
800-832-9518
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Place cords above rugs and furniture, and do not run cords behind baseboards, curtains and in high-traffic areas. Discontinue use of damaged, abused or worn extension cords and replace as soon possible.
Use appliance cords with three-prong plugs only in a three-slot outlet. Never remove the grounding pin or force it to fit into a two-slot outlet or extension cord. Replace or have appliance repaired if the cord is frayed or damaged.
Replace any appliance or tool if it causes even small electrical shocks, overheats, shorts out or gives off smoke or sparks.
Use light bulbs with the proper wattage that is not too high for the fixture.
Allow air space around heat-producing appliances such as TVs, plug-in radios, stereo sets, computers and powerful lamps to prevent overheating.
The wiring system in many older homes has not kept pace with today's demand for modern appliances and electrical usage. Dimming lights when an appliance goes on, a shrinking TV picture, slow-heating appliances, or fuses blowing frequently are signals of overloaded circuits. Call a qualified electrician to get expert help.
Avoid using extension cords on a permanent basis and never plug more than two home appliances into an outlet at once to avoid circuit overloading.
Use only outlets designed to handle multiple plugs.
Give special consideration to appliances that use 1,000 or more watts, such as refrigerators, hot plates, irons, microwave ovens, dishwashers, heaters, and air conditioners. Avoid plugging them into the same outlet or circuit.
Do not exceed 1,500 watts for each outlet or circuit. If a circuit breaker trips or a fuse blows frequently, immediately cut down on the number of appliances on that line.
Check periodically for loose wall receptacles, loose wires, or loose lighting fixtures. Listen for popping or sizzling sounds behind walls. Immediately shut off, then have a professional replace light switches that are hot to the touch, and lights that spark and flicker.
“Be sure all
electrical equipment bears
the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) label.”
Electrical Wiring
Smoke Detectors
Electrical Appliance & Cord Safety
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Did You Know . . .
Fires are among the leading causes of accidental death in the United States today. Nearly one-third of residential fires are related to electrical distribution or appliances and equipment. Follow these guidelines to help prevent accidental injury, death and costly property damage due to electrical fires.
Regularly perform an electrical hazard check to help keep your home and family safe from fires.
Here are some important facts we think you should be aware of. . .
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Sprekelmeyer & Muessigmann Phone: 800-832-9518
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