10 Electrical Safety Checks Homeowners Should Do Every Year

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Look over your main electrical panel and the area surrounding it. You should have three feet of clear space around the panel, and an easy-to-find, battery-operated light source available for when the power goes out. Next, open the panel door and examine the breakers. Do they show signs of rust or rodent activity? Flip the circuit breakers on and off, making sure that none of them are sticking or corroded, which could prevent them from operating correctly.

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Original Article Source Credits:   Family Handyman , https://www.familyhandyman.com/

Article Written By:  Dan Stout

Original Article Posted on:  Mar. 09, 2020

Link to Original Article:  https://www.familyhandyman.com/list/electrical-safety-checks-homeowners-should-do-every-year/



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