Breaker Panel Inspection Look over your main electrical panel and the area surrounding it. You should have three feet of clear space around the panel, and an easy-to-find, battery-operated light ...

Electrical issues were the second leading cause of home fires between 2012 and 2016, according to the National Fire Protection Association -- and there's little evidence that the trend has changed ...

Electrical equipment could also be plugged into a power strip or extension cord. Care should be taken when using power strips because they are easy to overload. Only equipment with small power ...