As a parent, protecting your children is critical, and you might not know that more than 2,400 children get treated for electrical shocks and burns after tampering with electrical outlets every year. Mr. Electric of Garland installs child proof outlets for homeowners in Garland, TX. We can help your family protect your little ones by installing safe and reliable child proof outlets. Our professionals will update your home with child proof outlets or tamper-resistant receptacles (TRR). This simple and inexpensive solution is permanent and will prevent household accidents. You won’t have to worry about leaving your children unattended near child proof electrical outlets. Learn more and get in touch with us today to request an estimate.
Common Items Children Put in Outlets
Children are curious by nature and do not understand how dangerous it is to play with electrical outlets. The holes in these outlets can appear similar to the types of toys they like to play with. We have all heard stories about kids jamming objects in outlets and getting shocked. Children have attempted to insert all kinds of things into electrical outlets, including the following:
- Keys
- Tools
- Plugs
- Hairpins
- Belt buckles
- Jewelry
- Staples and paperclips
- Nail files
- Knives
- And more
Updating Your Home With Child-Proof Outlets
Mr. Electric of Garland is here to help you keep your children safe by installing protective child-proof electrical outlets. If you’re worried about your child-proof outlet costs, there’s no need to panic. Most updates only cost a few dollars per outlet, and they aren’t much more expensive than traditional electrical outlets. This simple home update can bring your building up to code while making your household much safer. Childproof outlets are required in all new homes built since 2008. If your home does not already have them or they have become damaged, our team is here to help. If you do not have child-proof outlets, your children could be at risk of the following types of injuries:
- Electrical burns – As the most common injury from electrical outlets, electrical burns make up 95% of them. Children have thin skin that doesn’t provide much protection from electrical flow or heat, increasing their risk for severe injuries.
- Electrical shocks – Seven children get injured from electrical shocks every day by inserting various items into electrical outlets.
- Serious or fatal injuries – Some electrical injuries can be severe or even fatal. There’s no reason to risk death or emergency room visits, especially when children are involved.
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Just mention the coupon below when scheduling your appointment, and we will check your home’s electrical system for signs of deterioration. It’s one more way we demonstrate our commitment to our clients’ safety and happiness.
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