9 Things Electricians ALWAYS Do In Their Own Homes

Pro Electricians Don’t Take Chances at Work or at Home

If you ever flip a light switch, plug in a toaster or charge a smart phone, you are handling electricity. And while these tasks are simple and not risky, the reality is, your home’s electrical system is complex and potentially dangerous, says Christopher Haas, owner of Haas & Sons Electric in Maryland.

Electrocution, Haas says, occurs more frequently with 120 volts of electricity — the standard in a home — than any other level of voltage. “And, unfortunately (home electrocution) claims lives every single year,” he says. “So, don’t think of it as ‘just’ 120 volts — think of it as something that could permanently injure you.”

How can you keep yourself safe while also keeping your lights, outlets and appliances in good working order? Start by following the same set of upkeep guidelines and best practices that pro electricians follow. Here are nine things professional electricians always do in their own homes.