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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 Electrical hazards often develop quietly through overloaded circuits, aging panels, or outdated outlets until they become costly or dangerous problems.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

Electric Blanket Safety Tips

Jul 08 2025

Now that cooler weather has arrived, you can revel in warm sweaters, cozy socks and comfy blankets. Is your new electric blanket safe to use?

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Never wash your electric blanket and other rules for safe electric blanket use this winter.

Home Safety

Recognizing the Dangers of Utility Poles

Jul 08 2025

Electricity is an important part of our everyday lives, but it's also extremely dangerous. If you have a utility pole near your

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Lighting

Are Edison Bulb Light Strings Worth the Hype? | Mr. Electric Blog

Jul 08 2025

Boasting an antique look and feel, Edison bulbs are becoming increasingly popular.

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String lights are a fun way to provide temporary lighting for events. Edison bulb string lights offer great mood lighting, but is the extra cost worth it? Learn more from Mr. Electric.

Energy Savings

The Relationship Between Weather and Energy Usage

Jul 08 2025

The relationship between weather and energy usage is a never-ending cycle.

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Home Safety

Are Childproof Outlets Just for Children?

Jul 08 2025

In celebration of Baby Safety Month this September, 2016, you may be considering adding childproof outlets to your home.

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Home Safety

Recessed Outlets Are The Change You Need

Jul 08 2025

Protruding plugs can create electrical eyesores, leaving furniture and appliances floating, robbing space, and making for strange views.

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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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