Home Electrical Safety: The 10-Point Checklist From 

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Is your home protecting you, or is it a hidden hazard? Use this checklist to find out.

1. The "Wet Zone" Test (GFCIs)

• [ ] Do all outlets in my kitchen,      bathrooms, garage, and outdoors have "Test" and      "Reset" buttons?
• [ ] When I press      "Test," does the power actually cut off?

2. The Fire Prevention Check (AFCIs)

• [ ] Does my electrical panel use      AFCI breakers (usually identified by a white or purple test button)?
• Note: If your home was built      before 2002, you likely need an upgrade to prevent electrical fires.

3. Child Safety (Tamper-Resistant Outlets)

• [ ] Are my outlets      "Tamper-Resistant"? (Look for the "TR" logo or      built-in shutters inside the plug slots).

4. Appliance Protection

• [ ] Is there a Whole-House Surge      Protector installed on my main panel to protect my HVAC, fridge, and smart      home tech?

5. The "Touch Test"

• [ ] I have checked my outlets and      light switches, and none of them feel warm to the touch or look discolored      (charred).

6. No "Odor" Alerts

• [ ] I do not smell any persistent      "fishy" or "burning plastic" odors near my electronics      or walls.

7. Stable Power

• [ ] My lights do not     flicker or dim when the microwave, vacuum, or air conditioner kicks on.

8. Proper Cord Use

• [ ] I am not using      extension cords as permanent wiring for appliances or TVs.

9. Smoke & CO Alarms

• [ ] I have smoke and carbon      monoxide detectors on every floor and inside/outside every bedroom.
• [ ] I have tested them within the      last 30 days.

10. Panel Health

• [ ] My electrical panel is free      of rust, doesn't make "crackling" sounds, and isn't a recalled      brand (like Federal Pacific or Zinsco).

Score Your Home:

• 10/10: Your home is a safety fortress!
• 7-9: You have a few gaps that should      be addressed soon.
• Below 7: Your home may be at high risk      for fire or shock. Call a professional today for a Safety Audit.

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