Lauterbach Electric Launches a Residential Electrical Fire Awareness Campaign
Electrical fires cause hundreds of deaths and billions of dollars in property damage every year, thus homeowners should request an electrical inspection regularly, reports LauterbachElectric.com
Richmond, VA – May 27, 2016 /MarketersMedia/ —
According to The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI), 51,000 fires each year fall under the home electrical fire category. Close to 500 people die as a result of these fires and more than 1,400 injuries are reported. In addition, approximately $1.3 billion worth of property damage occurs. For this reason, every homeowner needs to consider requesting an inspection of their home electrical system on a regular basis.
“Don’t delay in calling an Electrician Richmond VA to have this inspection conducted. Problems within a home’s electrical distribution system remain the third leading cause of fires in homes, with arcing faults accounting for more than 28,000 fires in residences. Lauterbach Electric (www.lauterbachelectric.com) works with customers to ensure all parts of the home’s electrical system remain in correct working order,” WD Chisenhall, spokesperson for Lauterbach Electric, explains.
An Electrician Richmond thoroughly inspects the home to make certain all electrical work meets or exceeds local, state and federal codes. In addition, he or she looks to see if any outlets in the home are overloaded, as this can lead to issues in the wiring. In certain situations, AFCI protection may be recommended, such as when work is being done to an older home. These safety devices function to detect dangerous conditions that may not be identified by conventional breakers.
“Following the inspection, recommendations will be made as to changes that would improve the electrical system. Some changes tend to be simple, as the electrician may recommend a new outlet to reduce the need for extension cords. In other cases, as additional circuit may be needed to prevent future problems. This varies on the home and its existing system, and the electrician understands this,” Chisenhall continues.
Certain situations necessitate a visit from an electrician promptly. This includes situations where buzzing or sizzling noises are heard from the electrical system, when a circuit breaker trips more than once or when lights begin to dim or flicker. Never delay in calling an electrician in situations such as this.
“Although certain electrical projects may be handled by the homeowner with average do-it-yourself skills, this isn’t always the case. A qualified professional should undertake this inspection to ensure nothing is missed. Call us today to set up your home visit, as you’ll sleep better knowing your electrical system is in good working order,” Chisenhall declares.
About Lauterbach Electric:
Incorporated in 1973, Lauterbach Electric continues to serve as the best source for professional electrical service and repair. The service and installation continue to be value driven and low cost, and the company maintains membership in numerous professional organizations. The company motto remains Quality, Service and Dependability.
For more information about us, please visit http://www.lauterbachelectric.com/
Contact Info:
Name: WD Chisenhall
Organization: Lauterbach Electric
Phone: (804) 553-3900
Release ID: 116952
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