Seven Warning Signs of Possible Electrical Fires

These telltale signs indicate that you may have a problem with wiring in your home.

Nationwide, there were more than 40,000 electrical fires last year, causing 180 deaths, 1,100 injuries, and $730 million in property damage.  Why risk the safety of your family and property?  Call today to update the wiring of your house, and ask about new ARC fault circuit interrupted breakers.

Electrical Fires can be caused by faulty breakers and old wiring at several points in your home. The diagram on the left shows several typical locations, the breaker box, appliances or outlets.

	Overloaded outlets.
	Flickering or dimming lights.
	The smell of metal or plastic burning.
	Wobbly and loose plugs.
	Tripping circuit breakers.
	Reliance on extension cords.
	Hot or discolored receptacles, switch plates, cords, or plugs.