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Child Proof Outlet Installation Services in Mandeville, LA

As a parent, safeguarding your children is paramount. Shockingly, more than 2,400 children receive treatment for electrical shocks and burns annually due to outlet tampering. Mr. Electric of the North Shore and Metairie offers child proof outlet installation services for Mandeville, LA homeowners. Our team ensures your family's peace of mind by installing reliable and secure child proof outlets or tamper-resistant receptacles (TRRs). This cost-effective solution provides permanent protection, mitigating household accidents and concerns about leaving children unattended near electrical outlets. Contact us today for more information and to request an estimate.

Child Proof Outlet Installation Services in Mandeville, LA
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  • Child proofing outlets is a crucial step every parent should take with the assistance of licensed electricians like those at Mr. Electric of the North Shore and Metairie. Serving Mandeville, Covington, Slidell, LaPlace, and Metairie, Louisiana, we prioritize protecting your young ones from burns and shocks by installing child proof electrical outlets. While resembling standard outlets, child proof outlets feature spring-loaded cover plates preventing children from accessing electricity by applying unequal pressure to the receptacle's contact points. Given the safety implications, professional installation is recommended to ensure complete protection for your children.

  • Concerns about inconvenience with child proof outlets are unfounded. Operating these outlets is straightforward for adults, requiring no specialized knowledge or strength. To use, apply simultaneous equal pressure on both sides while inserting a plug into the receptacle, opening the cover plate for standard functionality. For those seeking further clarification, virtual demonstrations are available through resources like the Electrical Safety Foundation International website or by consulting our knowledgeable team. We offer child proof cable outlets and more.

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Securing Your Home With Affordable Protection for Your Family

Mr. Electric of the North Shore and Metairie offers cost-effective child proof outlet installation services, ensuring your children's safety without breaking the bank. With most updates costing only a few dollars per outlet, this simple home improvement brings your property up to code while significantly reducing the risk of electrical injuries. If your home lacks child proof outlets or they've sustained damage, our team is ready to assist, safeguarding your children against electrical burns, shocks, and potential fatalities. Learn more about what child proof GFCI outlets can help you avoid:

Electrical Burns

Electricity-related injuries encompass various risks, with electrical burns constituting 95% of cases, making them the most prevalent outcome of contact with outlets. Children, with their inherently thin skin, lack substantial protection against electrical currents or heat, heightening the potential for severe injuries.

Electrical Shocks

Electrical shocks pose another significant danger, with an alarming seven children sustaining injuries daily due to inserting objects into outlets. This behavior exposes them to immediate risk and underscores the importance of preventative measures.

Serious or Fatal Injuries

Furthermore, some electrical injuries can escalate to serious or even fatal outcomes. Given the gravity of these consequences, avoiding the risk of death or emergency room visits is paramount, especially when children are vulnerable to such hazards.

  • Children's curiosity often leads them to explore electrical outlets, unaware of the dangers. Objects have been inserted, risking severe injuries. Mr. Electric of the North Shore and Metairie emphasizes the importance of safeguarding against such incidents through proper child proof outlet installation. Many children have tried to insert all types of things into their home's electrical outlets, including the following:

    • Belt buckles
    • Hairpins
    • Jewelry
    • Keys
    • Knives
    • Nail files
    • Plugs
    • Staples and paperclips
    • Tools
    • And more

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