ENERGO-PRO promotes the safe use of electrical appliances in the home

In the winter months with increased use of electrical appliances in households ENERGO-PRO reminds some basic safety rules related to their use. Carelessness in the use of electrical appliances could lead to life-threatening situations. Along with all the amenities that electricity offers, it is important to take into account the dangers associated with it in our lives. Here are what tips for the safe use of electrical appliances in the home are given by experts in this field:

· Repair and installation of electrical appliances and equipment to be carried out only by qualified electricians

· Use only serviceable and standard-compliant electrical appliances and strictly follow the operating instructions

· When unplugging appliances, never pull the cord, but hold the socket with one hand, then pull the plug with the other. This rule must necessarily be observed when the cable and plug are not encapsulated (taken out together)

· Keep electrical cables away from hot or oiled surfaces

· In rooms with high humidity or outdoors, use moisture-proof cables and electrical appliances

· Do not overload the electrical network by turning on too many appliances at the same time

· Do not use defective cables, plugs, sockets to avoid the risk of falling under voltage when touching them. Their replacement or repair should be carried out only by qualified electricians

· Do not use and carry defective electrical appliances for repair in a timely manner. Do not try to repair them yourself

· Unplug appliances before cleaning

· Do not cover electrical appliances using fans for heating. Do not dry clothes on them

· When it is necessary to clean the water tank or repair the electrical part of the water heater is to be carried out, first cut off the electrical supply to it

· Do not use electrical appliances in wet rooms. If, for example, a switched on electrical appliance falls into a container of water, turn off the voltage before reaching for it. Do not plug electrical appliances into the outlet with wet hands

· Do not leave open appliances — hobs, grills — operating unattended. Turn them off when you go to bed or leave the house. This way you will not only be safe, but also save money

· The main electrical appliances — dryers, refrigerators, stoves, air conditioners, water heaters, etc. — must be plugged directly into the outlet. Do not use extension cords to power similar appliances

· Secure rooms that are used by children — insert socket guards and remove cables from play areas

· Do not place electrical appliances in places from which they can easily fall or be knocked down and cause a fire

· Electrical panels must be kept in good working order and always locked. Damaged fuses, circuit breakers, cables to be replaced immediately with standard

· To protect against dangerous voltages that may occur in non-conductive metal parts of electrical appliances, they must be well grounded and zeroed

· Keep the electrical wiring at home zeroed and grounded.