Below are a few of the common electrical dangers you should be aware of, which you may have encountered over the years.
Other Electrical fire risks include:
- An outlet that sparks
- Flickering lights
- Odor of something burning
- Feeling a mild shock or tingle when touching an appliance
- Outlets or switches not working
- Hot ceiling fixtures
Old fuse panel
Once a breaker becomes strained, it subsequently melts to the bus bar, becoming unable to adequately trip, and power continues to surge into the panel and associated circuits. This potential fire hazard causes a serious safety concern to a home and its occupants
Vandalism
Oxidization and arcing
Old fuse panel with water
Severe rust
Oxidization, fraying and arcing
Knob and tube wiring
