When you are in your house you want to have everything working correctly. That means when something goes out it can cause problems in your day. You want to make sure you are prepared for all kinds of problems that might arise. When it comes to your electrical system there are many things that could go wrong. You could have a circuit that trips, a damaged fixture and more. Other troubles that you may end up seeing through the year happens to be when there is a power outage. When there is a power outage is it usually not just you that might be stuck in the dark but an entire area. These outages can come from an accident that has included a transformer. It can be when there is a storm that has caused damage to the lines and more. No matter the reason for the power outage you want to make sure you know what to do in your own house to keep your electrical system safe. Simon Electric outlines what to do in the event of a power outage.
How Do Power Outages Affect Appliances?
One of the things that you want to make sure you look at when you have a power outage is to check on the appliances. When it comes to your appliances they are not an issue when there is no power to them but can be dangerous when the power turns back on. You want to make sure that you are aware of what appliances are using electricity which should be all of them in some aspect. The best thing you can do is to turn them off or unplug some of the equipment so that they are not a danger when the power comes back on.
Don’t Open Fridge or Freezer During a Power Outage
When you notice that the power has gone out in your house you cannot always be sure when it will be back on. Most of the time the power company will be alerted to the issue and as soon as safety permits will start to work on restoring power. There is not always a set time that this will occur so it is a good idea to know how to save your cold foods. The best thing you can do is to keep the fridge and freezer shut. Do not open them to get things out so that the cold that was created before the power went out will stay. They are insulated and the cold food as well as the cold that was created can last for some time so that you do not have spoiled food.
Electrical Inspection After Power Outage
When the power goes out in the area you are not alone. It means that there are many home that are also suffering without power as well. One of the things that you want to do is to have an electrician out to inspect your system. Sometimes when the power is knocked out it can cause a surge that might cause some damage. They will be able to spot any trouble that was caused and make the necessary repair.
Electrical Inspections, Troubleshooting, Emergency Repairs & More in Delray Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter & Boca Raton & Palm Beach County Florida
Simon Electric can come out to your home and do an inspection on your electrical system. Call us today.
