It is time to electrify your spring cleaning list! Spring cleaning is an ideal time to assess your home’s electrical needs. You can start by prioritizing what electrical items in your home need repair, electrical items that require simple organization, or larger tasks that need to be placed into the hands of a trusted, licensed electrician. Once you have a general idea of what needs to be completed, you can tackle that spring cleaning list!

Taking care of our customers is our top priority, which is why we outlined a list of electrical safety tips to add to your spring cleaning list:

• Inspecting cords and receptacles in the home: It is important to inspect cords and receptacles in the home. Frayed or worn out cords should be disposed of and replaced to prevent any electrical accidents and possible fires.
• Cluttered areas: It is important to organize cluttered areas that are utilizing multiple electrical strips or overloaded strips. Less is best. Utilizing zip ties to keep wires neatly together and labeling each cord can help tidy up these busy areas. Disposing of cords that are worn, frayed, or no longer needed is recommended.
• Cleaning Electronics: Removing dust from electronics that are stationed on the floor is important to lengthen the lifespan of the electronics. Removing dust prevents damage and possibly prevents any electrical hazards such as fire or short circuits. Utilizing dust covers on electronics is an option for reducing dust accumulation.
• Assessing the age of wires: If any electrical wires are 30 years or older, McCabe Electric recommends scheduling a free estimate, we will come to your home and provide you with upgraded wiring options. Wires that are 30 years or older are a safety hazard due to deterioration, possible loose connections and short circuiting.
• Cracked sockets: Cracked sockets could potentially allow wires to be exposed which could lead to shock or other safety hazards. Repair by an electrician is highly recommended.
• Flickering lights: One of the most common calls we receive from our customers is their concern regarding flickering lights. There are many reasons a light can be flickering: a faulty or loose wire, an incorrect bulb that is being used or a failing light fixture. When in doubt, call McCabe Electric and our trained electricians will troubleshoot and most times repair the issue that day!
• Burning smells: A burning smell in the home can definitely be concerning. There are multiple possibilities when it comes to this type of smell in the home. If you have just fired up your furnace for the first time in a while, this smell can be normal however you should contact your trusted HVAC contractor to ensure your HVAC system is working properly. An electrical burning smell could be from a faulty appliance, frayed wires, or water that is seeping into an electrical component. When in doubt we recommend calling McCabe Electric or your local fire department if it is an immediate emergency.
• Loose wiring: If you see any loose wiring during your spring cleaning, please contact McCabe Electric and we will set up a service to assess and repair the wiring issue. 

If you need assistance with any electrical projects, McCabe Electric, Inc. Is here to help! We provide service calls and free estimates for larger projects. Please email [email protected] or you can contact us at 609-581-0788