Ways to avoid electrical fires and keep safe at home
Here are a few things you can do around your home to help prevent an electrical fire:
  • Don’t overload electrical adaptors by plugging too many appliances into one socket
  • Keep portable heaters away from flammable materials like papers, curtains and furniture
  • Never use a portable heater to dry your clothes
  • Turn off any electrical appliances that you are not using, especially at night
  • Check cables for damage, wear, and tear
  • Don’t use an appliance unless it and its cable are in good condition
  • Never leave chip pan fryers and toasters unattended at any time
  • Check your sockets regularly to see if there are burn marks or they feel hot – please report to us if they are
  • Always buy appliances from a retailer you can trust
  • Don’t leave washing machines, tumble dryers or dishwashers running overnight or when you are out
  • Always register your electrical appliances so that the manufacturer can contact you if there’s a problem
  • Test your smoke alarm regularly
If there’s a fire in your home please call 999. If you have any worries about your electrics, please call us on 0121 717 1515.

We carry out electrical inspections to your home every five years, please allow us access so we can help keep your home safe.