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Protecting Oklahoma City, OK’s Youth With Child Proof Outlets

Mr. Electric of Oklahoma City Protects Local Kids

Each year, more than 2,400 young children visit hospitals and clinics for medical attention due to electrical shocks and burns resulting from tampering with electrical outlets. At Mr. Electric of Oklahoma City, we understand the importance of keeping your little ones safe. That's why we offer child-proof outlet installation services in Oklahoma City, OK, and the surrounding areas. By updating your household electrical system with child-proof outlets or tamper-resistant receptacles (TRR), you can provide a simple, affordable, and permanent solution to prevent these accidents. Our team of professional, uniformed, and licensed electricians is dedicated to serving our customers with the utmost care and respect, treating their homes and businesses as if they were our own. With our services, you can have peace of mind knowing your children are safe in rooms with electrical outlets. Join our Advantage Plan® to enjoy various benefits, such as priority scheduling and members-only specials. Contact us today for service in Bethany, Midwest City, Yukon, Mustang, Arcadia, and other communities.

Protecting Oklahoma City, OK’s Youth With Child Proof Outlets

Mr. Electric of Oklahoma City Protects Local Kids

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  • At Mr. Electric of Oklahoma City, we understand the importance and challenges of keeping your children safe at home. With this in mind, we offer child proof electrical outlet installations as a crucial step in protecting your young family members from shocks and burns. Let us explain if you're unfamiliar with child proof outlets and covers. While they may look like standard wall outlets, they are actually designed with spring-loaded receptacle cover plates to safeguard children from electrical contacts. These cover plates prevent children from inserting objects into the outlets by applying unequal pressure to the receptacle's contact points. Installing child proof outlets requires professional expertise to ensure they work safely and reliably. Rest assured, our technicians are here to provide quick and efficient service to meet this need.

  • Using a child-proof outlet is a straightforward process for responsible adults who are familiar with operating outlets correctly. Unlike many other child proof devices, using an outlet doesn't require any special strength or expertise. All you need to do is apply equal pressure to both sides simultaneously to insert a plug into the receptacle. This will cause the cover plate on the receptacle to open, functioning just like any other outlet. If you've never encountered a child proof electrical outlet before, you can visit the Electrical Safety Foundation International's website for a virtual demonstration. Additionally, when Mr. Electric of Oklahoma City installs these outlets in your home or provides other electrical services, we can explain how to operate them.

  • When selecting child proof electrical outlets for your residence, it is wise to steer clear of options that call for you to screw plugs in position. These types of outlets may seem convenient but can pose a fire risk. Furthermore, once one of our service professionals installs these outlets, it is important to refrain from using plastic bags. Such bags can be a choking hazard for young children. You can rest assured that with the installation of tamper-proof outlets, you will have the necessary protection for your entire family's safety. We highly recommend reaching out to the licensed and qualified professional electricians at Mr. Electric of Oklahoma City to perform child proof receptacle installations in your home. Our team prioritizes the well-being of you and your family, ensuring we work safely and carefully to install your new outlets.

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Add Child Proof Outlets to Your Residential Electrical Updates

Mr. Electric of Oklahoma City's skilled electrical service professionals are ready to assist you in upgrading your home's electrical receptacles with child-proof outlets that provide added protection. The cost of these updates is just a few dollars per outlet, only slightly more than traditional outlet installations. By making this simple home improvement, you can ensure the safety of your entire family and bring your home up to the latest electrical code. Since 2008, the National Electrical Code has mandated the installation of child-proof outlets in all new homes due to their proven effectiveness in preventing accidents. Without child proof outlets, your child faces the risk of the following injuries:

Electrical Shocks

Every day, an average of seven young family members sustain injuries from electrical shocks because they insert items into household electrical outlets.

Electrical Burns

Electrical burns make up 95 percent of electrical outlet-related injuries. These burns may vary in how severe they are, but you should recognize that electrical burns on young kids are incredibly serious due to a child's thin skin offering significantly less resistance to electrical heat or flow than adults.

Serious or Fatal Injuries

Many electrical injuries can be fatal or cause serious harm, and children aren’t immune to this plausible household risk. Mr. Electric of Oklahoma City will gladly help you avoid emergency room visits and deadly medical situations by installing child proof outlets and electrical outlet covers.

  • Children's natural curiosity often leads them to explore household items, sometimes without understanding the potential dangers. Mr. Electric of Oklahoma City has encountered numerous stories of children inserting various objects into electrical outlets, resulting in painful electrical shocks. Shockingly, almost one-third of these accidents occur when children insert everyday household items into receptacles while adults are present. It is essential to be aware of the common objects children may access and put into electrical outlets, as they can cause severe shocks and burns. Here are some prime examples of such objects found throughout homes:

    • Plugs
    • Tools
    • Hairpins
    • Keys
    • Belt buckles
    • Jewelry
    • Nail files
    • Paperclips and staples
    • Knives

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