It’s Time to Break Up With Your Unsafe Home
Goodbyes are tough. But when it comes to protecting the ones you love, sometimes they’re a necessity. That’s why, this Valentine’s Day, show your family how much you love them by breaking up with your unsafe home. Let’s start by calling it quits with one of the biggest threats to the safety of your home: electrical problems.
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), electrical problems are the largest cause of property damage in home structure fires across the U.S. But it’s not just your home that is in harm’s way. An estimated 485 lives are lost in electrical fires each year and another 2,305 people are injured, according to the U.S. Fire Administration.
You’ll love to know that from home rewiring to electrical panel upgrades in Tampa, FL, Cornerstone Pros offers the full menu of electrical services you need to keep your home as safe from these electrical problems as possible.
Minimize the Possibility of Accidental Electrocutions!
Does your home’s electrical system need a major revamp? It’s important to find out if it does because the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) identified small appliances plugged into inadequate or improper home wiring as the leading cause of accidental electrocutions.
If you notice any of the following, it means your home has improper or outdated wiring or a failing or insufficiently sized electrical panel:
- Warm, discolored or sparking outlets
- Frequently tripping breakers or repeatedly blown fuses
- Flickering or dimming lights when other appliances are in use
- A tingling sensation when touching an appliance that’s plugged in
- A persistent burning smell from a room or appliance
- Excessive use of extension cords and power strips
- Appliances with high energy demands
- Lack of ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) in the kitchen, bathroom or any areas exposed to moisture
- Outdated two-prong, ungrounded outlets
Plus, keep an eye out for dangerous signs that indicate you need to upgrade your electrical panel right away:
- Your electrical panel is 25+ years old.
- Your electrical panel is broken or in poor condition.
- Your aged electrical panel only contains a few circuits.
- Your circuit breaker never trips.
Eliminate the Threat of Electrical Fires!
Circuit breakers are responsible for controlling the flow of electricity through your home and managing the amount of power you use. If you’re overloading an outlet by trying to use more energy than the system can handle, your circuit breaker will trip to protect you against an electrical fire. However, if you notice that your circuit breaker frequently trips or its fuses repeatedly blow, then there’s a problem. Often, the issue is an outdated, damaged or insufficiently sized circuit breaker. Contact Cornerstone right away! We will secure the safety of your home by upgrading your circuit breaker so it can handle all of your electrical needs.
Fall in Love With a Safer Home!
Every ending is the chance at a new beginning. Saying goodbye to your home’s electrical problems allows you to say hello to these benefits:
- A safer, more secure home
- Increased energy efficiency
- Lower energy bills
- Elimination of electrical issues that could affect your home insurance
Secure the safety of your home by giving us a call at 813.995.7558 or filling out our online form today!
Why stop with your electrical system? Our team of expert HVAC techs and certified plumbers in Pasco County, FL, has the expertise to turn your home into a true safe haven!