Easy electrical maintenance done around the house can prevent serious wear on your system, which may result in a future wiring or fixture failure. Basic maintenance chores can also make future repairs easier. Take the time today to take these simple DIY electrical maintenance measures to save you extra effort and cost later.

Many homeowners who are willing to do the work of changing a switch or replacing that old ceiling fan do not do the work for fear of getting shocked. It is much easier to follow protocols to avoid getting shocked when working with home electric than it is to do the actual work of those electrical projects needing done.

First and foremost is to identify the correct fuse or breaker at the service panel that disconnects the power to the circuit being worked on. Second is to not only shut off the power to the circuit but post a written notice on the service panel that the power is off because it is being worked on.