How to Prevent a Short Circuit
Unplug electronic appliances when you aren't using them.. Pull power cords out from outlets by holding the plug.. Keep electrical cords away from sources of heat and water.
Steps
Unplug electronic appliances when you aren't using them.
Unplug electronic appliances when you aren't using them.
Pull power cords out from outlets by holding the plug.
Pull power cords out from outlets by holding the plug.
Keep electrical cords away from sources of heat and water.
Keep electrical cords away from sources of heat and water.
Use power bars and multi-plug outlet adapters only when it's necessary.
Use power bars and multi-plug outlet adapters only when it's necessary.
Repair or replace any appliances that have damaged wiring or power cables.
Repair or replace any appliances that have damaged wiring or power cables.
Replace outlets with burn marks, sparks, burning smells, and buzzing sounds.
Replace outlets with burn marks, sparks, burning smells, and buzzing sounds.
Avoid running power cables underneath carpets and rugs.
Avoid running power cables underneath carpets and rugs.
Replace 2-prong outlets with 3-prong outlets.
Replace 2-prong outlets with 3-prong outlets.
Get a yearly electrical inspection performed by an electrician.
Get a yearly electrical inspection performed by an electrician.
Get major appliances serviced once a year.
Get major appliances serviced once a year.
Use only the most necessary electricity during a lighting storm.
Use only the most necessary electricity during a lighting storm.
Make sure your home has a fuse box or circuit breaker box installed.
Make sure your home has a fuse box or circuit breaker box installed.
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