- Start at the kitchen
The kitchen is the second busiest place in the home as it sees a lot of foot traffic. It’s a hub of appliances both large and small, water sources, and so on. For your home safety checklist, you want to make sure;
- You inspect all the appliances for faults, damage, safety hazards, and functionality. Test run your appliances from time to time.
- Clean coils and vents to prevent dust buildup and fire hazards.
- Keep your family’s water clean and fresh by checking water filters.
- Check that the circuits for your kitchen are not overloaded. An overloaded circuit can cause power to trip and even start a fire in the worst case.
- Have a fire extinguisher handy or where everyone can easily access it. Home fires are more common than you think, so it’s important to teach everyone to use the fire extinguisher.
- Install and test your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. These security systems add an extra layer of safety to your home.
- In the basement
Your basement likely gets very little foot traffic, but it’s often home to things like your electrical panel. To see that the basement is covered for safety;
- Know more about your electrical system; how it works, what to do in an emergency, signs of trouble or danger and so on.
- Inspect and clean your HVAC system, water heater, air ducts, and vents. This both ensures safety and helps each system work efficiently and last longer.
- See that any exposed pipes are insulated to prevent damage.
- No rule says the basement should be a dark and creepy place. Add proper lighting to your basement to prevent accidents.
- The bathroom safety checklist
The bathroom in most homes endures a lot of use. In your bathroom, check that;
- The pipes are rust-free with no signs of leakage.
- Test all faucets for proper function and leaks or drips that need to be fixed.
- Know a thing or two about your home’s plumbing system especially the location of the main shut-off valve to stop water from coming in.
- Check that any outlets in the bathroom are properly grounded and well placed.
- Add proper lighting in the bathroom.
- Electrical security
Electricity is connected to almost every room in your home including outdoors. Electrical safety is vital to your home safety checklist. Use these measures to stay protected;
- Baby proof your home by covering unused outlets if you have young children.
- Always check for frayed or damaged wires and repair or replace them when seen.
- Never overload your electrical system. If you need to add an appliance be sure that your system can handle it.
Captain Electric LLC believes in safety first and offers a home safety inspection service for the electrical system in your home. We provide periodic testing and more to your home. Contact us today.