Every home is required to be equipped with GFCI outlets or Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters. These outlets are often placed in areas throughout the house that are typically wet areas. These rooms can include bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, crawl spaces,… Read More
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Preventing Electrical Fires Starts with Professional Installation
Between 2007 and 2011, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reports that 13% of all home fires were the result of electrical issues, including cooking equipment, heating equipment, and electrical distribution or lighting equipment malfunction. Every year in the United… Read More
Panel Box Upgrades in Maryland: Help Prevent Electrical Fires
Between 2007 and 2011, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reports that 13% of all home fires were the result of electrical issues, including cooking equipment, heating equipment, and electrical distribution or lighting equipment malfunction. The latter accounted for 6%… Read More