With heat and humidity often overwhelming during Indiana summers, air conditioners and fans are essential for staying cool and comfortable. Even though air conditioners are everyday appliances, it’s important to be aware of their potential hazards. Contact with electric current …Read More.
Plug into Safety
Stay safe when setting sail
Electric safety is probably the last thing that crosses anyone’s mind on a leisurely summertime boat ride. But because water and electricity are a deadly combination, before taking off on a three-hour tour (as in “Gilligan’s Island”) — or however …Read More.
GFCI vs. AFCI: What’s the difference?
Acronyms, such as kWh, are common in the world of electricity. Two of these acronyms — GFCI and AFCI — can make a life-or-death difference for you and your family. What is a GFCI? You may already be familiar with …Read More.
Be prepared when storms threaten
We’ve all heard the saying that “April showers bring May flowers.” But are you prepared when those docile rain showers turn into threatening storms? “According to statistics from the National Weather Service, in 2014 more than $75 million in property …Read More.
Electrical outlet safety
The allure of an electrical outlet can be too much for a curious child to resist. The tiny slots are just the right size for a paper clip, coin, key, or bobby pin. Leave a child unsupervised for just a …Read More.
Electric blanket safety
Old Man Winter’s firm grip has many in the Midwest looking for ways to keep warm on these frigid nights and look to an electric blanket to stay warm and comfortable. When purchasing and using an electric blanket, safety is …Read More.
Safety in the Living Room
Because families enjoy spending time together and relaxing in the living room, it’s important to make sure that room is safe for people of all ages. “Too many fires start in living rooms because of the high number of electronics …Read More.
Is your basement a ‘man cave’ or just a cave?
If your home has a typical basement, you know it’s a hub of activity. Be it a finished family entertainment center; “man cave”; workshop; entry point of your home’s utilities where the circuit box, main water and gas shut-offs may …Read More.
Easy ways to avoid kitchen disasters
Your kitchen is probably THE activity center of your home. It’s where you prepare meals, where kids snack and do their homework, where you gather for post-meal cleanup and where the gang tends to congregate when you entertain. But danger …Read More.
Safety in the bathroom
Water and electricity don’t mix. That’s why there are tags on hairdryers, heaters and other appliances warning of the risk of electrocution if the appliance falls in water. “Bathrooms are the most dangerous rooms in homes because of the large …Read More.