It is in the nature of our children to be curious. The unknown holds tons of secrets in the mind of a child, and we’re kind of pre-wired to seek out things we don’t understand. It’s how we learn! And much of the time as parents, we like to nurture this habit to foster strong, imaginative individuals. Unless, that is, if danger is involved.

The trouble is that for the most part your kids have a hard time recognizing the difference between what is dangerous and what is harmless. It’s all just super-new and exciting. This can be a massive source of stress for anyone who has ever been a parent. And the more complex the issue, the scarier it is to think about. But the experts at Kolb Electric would urge you to never shy away from teaching your children about safety!

As our area of expertise, we fully understand the dangers electricity can present. Even fully grown and adapted adults get serious injuries from electrical appliances and wiring every year. But how do you approach electrical safety for kids? There are actually a few ways, and a lot of it depends on how your child learns best!

When it comes to safety in your home, nothing is more important to the team at Kolb Electric. And that goes doubly so in regards to electrical safety for kids! Is your home safe from electrical dangers and hazards? If you need expert electrical services and electrical repair, count on the team at Kolb!

Warm weather and clear skies means it is finally barbeque season once again! May is National Barbeque Month, and we are definitely in the festive spirit. But before you get ready to fire up the grill and bust out the pool rafts, make electrical safety a priority. It might be time for an outdoor outlet upgrade to keep your parties running smoothly this summer.

So just what do you need when it comes to outdoor electrical outlets? Make certain to have ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) installed outdoors for your outlets to protect from serious electrical problems. It’s also always a good idea to have additional outlets installed if possible, especially if find yourself running extension cords across your deck that have become a safety hazard.

Don’t overlook the manual warning of certain appliances that say “not for outdoor use.” It’s always safer to double-check before running into a problem later on. Make sure that electrical appliances are unplugged and turned off when not in use or left unattended.

Just like your outlets and appliances, extension cords need to be rated for outdoor use when you are using them in your backyard. If you must have extension cords running across your backyard during a barbeque, make sure to keep it out of the walkway and away from where children will be playing.

If a rainstorm begins while you’re working as a master chef outside on your electric grill, don’t be a hero for the burgers. Stay safe and head into the kitchen with a backup plan to avoid the risk of electric shock.

Don’t kick off barbeque season without getting pools and spas inspected by an electrician who can make sure you’re backyard is safe and ready for the summer. This is also a good time to make sure you know where electrical circuits and breakers are in case of an emergency.

If you need any help making your backyard barbeque-ready, our professionals can make your electrical renovations and fix-ups a breeze.