Electrical Hazards

What to Look For

• Outlets near sinks, tubs, or exterior doors that aren’t GFCIs
  
  

• GFCIs that don’t trip when you press TEST
  
  

• A GFCI controlling multiple outlets that won’t reset
  
  

What You Can Do

• Press TEST and RESET to make sure the GFCI works
  
  

• Avoid using any outlet near water that isn’t GFCI-protected
  
  

• Keep appliances and cords dry, especially around sinks and tubs

What to Look For

• Outlets that feel loose or worn out
  
  

• Switches showing wear, age, or inconsistent operation
  
  

• Buzzing or crackling when something turns on
  
  

• Breakers that trip more often even though nothing new was added
  
  

What You Can Do

• Stop using any outlet or switch that feels hot or loose
  
  

• Replace worn or cracked faceplates and outdated devices
  
  

• Pay attention to which breaker trips and what was running at the time

What to Look For

• Breakers that trip often without anything new added
  
  

• Lights dimming or flickering when large appliances turn on
  
  

• Warm breakers or a panel that feels hotter than usual
  
  

• Multiple heavy appliances sharing the same outlet or circuit
  
  

What You Can Do

• Unplug things you don’t need on the same circuit
  
  

• Separate big appliances (space heaters, microwaves, AC units)
  
  

• Note what was running when the breaker tripped

What to Look For

• Loose or exposed wiring inside panels, boxes, timers, or light posts
  
  

• Outlets or switches that stop working randomly
  
  

• Missing covers, open junction boxes, or corroded terminals
  
  

• Outdoor wiring that flickers or fails after rain
  
  

• DIY splices, tape-wrapped connections, or abandoned devices
  
  

What You Can Do

• Avoid touching any exposed or loose wiring
  
  

• Close any open box covers if it’s safe to do so
  
  

• Note which lights, outlets, or equipment lose power and when
  
  

• Keep outdoor handholes, timer boxes, and post bases dry and secured

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