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Here are some tips to help keep you safe from electric shock or circuit overload:
In the kitchen:
• Install ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlets near any source of water.
• Plug any kitchen appliance that uses water, such as coffee and espresso machines, blenders and juicers, only into GFCI outlets.
• Freestanding microwave ovens should not share a circuit with any other electrical appliance.
In the living room:
• Large-screen televisions can draw a lot of power. Give them their own circuits.
• If room lights dim when an electrical component, such as a TV, is turned on, a circuit is probably overloaded. Either spread the electrical load to more circuits or have additional circuits installed by a licensed electrician.
• Leave air space around home entertainment components to avoid overheating, which could lead to an electrical fire.
In the bathroom:
• Plug all electrical appliances, such as hair dryers and curling irons, into GFCIs.
• Never use electrical appliances near running or standing water.
• Whenever possible, purchase appliances with built-in GFCIs, especially if they will be plugged into standard outlets.
Visit www.electrical-safety.org for more information about electrical safety.
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