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Professional Child Proof Outlet Services in Salt Lake City, UT

As a parent, safeguarding your children against household dangers is paramount. Alarmingly, over 2,400 children are treated annually for injuries caused by tampering with electrical outlets. Recognizing this hazard, Mr. Electric of Salt Lake City specializes in installing and servicing child proof outlets across Salt Lake City, Bountiful, and Millcreek, UT. Our mission is to ensure your home is a safe haven for your little ones by installing reliable child proof outlets. Our team of experts will equip your home with either child proof outlets or tamper-resistant receptacles (TRR), offering a simple, affordable, and permanent solution to prevent domestic accidents. With our child proof electrical solutions, you can have peace of mind knowing your children are safe even when unattended. Discover more about how we can help protect your family, and contact us today for an accurate estimate.

Professional Child Proof Outlet Services in Salt Lake City, UT
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  • Ensuring your home is safe for children is crucial, and one essential step is child proofing outlets. Mr. Electric of Salt Lake City, staffed by licensed and insured electricians, specializes in making your home safer for the younger members of your family if you reside in or around Salt Lake City, Utah. By installing child proof electrical outlets, we provide an effective shield against burns and electrical shocks. These upgraded outlets appear identical to standard ones but feature a crucial design difference for enhanced safety. Equipped with spring-loaded receptacle cover plates, they are ingeniously designed to prevent children from inserting objects and coming into contact with electricity. This mechanism works by demanding equal pressure on both sides of the outlet, a simple yet effective safeguard against accidental electrical exposure. Opting for professional child proof outlet installations is wise because it verifies the job is executed with the best quality and results, ensuring your children's safety is not compromised. You can trust Mr. Electric of Salt Lake City to provide this vital service, securing peace of mind for you and protection for your children.

  • You may worry that installing child proof outlets could be challenging, but for adults accustomed to standard outlets, the adjustment is minor. There's no need for any special skills or strength to use these new child-proof outlets. Simply apply equal pressure to both sides as you insert a plug into the receptacle. This action opens the cover plate and allows the outlet to function exactly like a regular one. For those interested in a visual guide, the Electrical Safety Foundation International's website offers virtual demonstrations, or you can reach out to the friendly team at Mr. Electric of Salt Lake City for assistance.

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What Are Some Common Objects Children Insert Into Outlets?

Children are inherently curious and often fail to grasp the dangers of tampering with electrical outlets. To them, the openings in these outlets might resemble the toys they are accustomed to playing with. We've all heard frightening tales about children who, in their innocence, have stuck various objects into outlets and suffered electric shocks. It's not uncommon for kids to try inserting a wide array of items into these electrical ports, such as the following:

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

Upgrade Your Household Safety With Child Proof Outlets

Mr. Electric of Salt Lake City is dedicated to ensuring the safety of your children by installing protective child proof electrical outlets. Are you concerned about the cost? There's no need to worry about a high price tag. Most outlet updates are economically priced at just a few dollars per outlet. The cost is fairly comparable to installing standard electrical outlets. This straightforward home improvement task ensures your home complies with current building codes and significantly enhances the safety of your household. Since 2008, child-proof outlets have been mandatory in all newly constructed homes. If your home lacks these safety features or existing ones are damaged, our skilled team is ready to help. Without child proof outlets, your children may be exposed to potential injuries. Trust us to safeguard your home and protect your family from electrical hazards, including:

  • Electrical burns make up 95% of injuries associated with electrical outlets and represent the most prevalent type of harm. The risk of severe injuries goes up for children due to their delicate skin, which offers minimal resistance against the heat of electrical currents penetrating it.

    Electrical Shocks

    Every day, seven children suffer injuries from electrical shocks caused by inserting various objects into power outlets.

    Severe or Fatal Injuries

    Electrical injuries can easily escalate to severe and even fatal levels. It's reckless to risk fatal consequences or hospital emergencies, particularly when children are involved.

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