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Professional Mr. Electric technician testing a residential electrical panel to ensure home safety during National Electrical Safety Month.

National Electrical Safety Month: Your Guide to Checking Electrical Hazards in Your Home

May is National Electrical Safety Month, making it the ideal time to check the systems that homeowners rely on every day. Electrical hazards often develop quietly through overloaded circuits, aging panels, or outdated outlets until they become costly or dangerous problems.

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Home Safety

How to Identify Counterfeit Electrical Products

Jul 08 2025

When you picture a counterfeit product, the first thing that probably comes to mind is money. Criminals try to pass off counterfei

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How to Fix a Smoking Electrical Outlet

Jul 08 2025

If you notice an electrical outlet smoking, it’s a serious issue that requires immediate action.

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Home Safety

Choose the Right Power Strip for Your Device

Jul 08 2025

Think that power strip offers one-size-fits all protection? Think again. Picking up the cheapest, 5-star rated power strip from Am

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How To Set Up Your Smart Home Foundation For Success

Jul 08 2025

Smart homes are getting smarter, more efficient and more convenient to use every year.

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A modern smart home setup showcasing advanced technology for home automation and energy management.

Home Safety

Electrical Safety Month: Tips for a Safer Home

Jul 08 2025

According to The Electrical Safety Foundation International, electrical incidents cause 43,900 home fires, 438 deaths, 1,430 injur

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Home Safety

Are Your Outlets Childproof?

Jul 08 2025

With electrical outlets in nearly every room of the home, and being located near the ground, there is a constant risk if you have small children.

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About Mr. Electric

Established in 1994, Mr. Electric® is a global franchise organization providing electrical installation and repair services. Recognized by Entrepreneur magazine among its “Franchise 500,” Mr. Electric franchisees provide these services to both residential and commercial customers at almost 200 locations worldwide. Mr. Electric is a subsidiary of the Neighborly® family of service franchises.

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