Mr. Electric Blog

Shared Resources for Your Home Needs

FEATURED BLOG

Professional Mr. Electric technician testing a residential electrical panel to ensure home safety during National Electrical Safety Month.

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 Electrical hazards often develop quietly through overloaded circuits, aging panels, or outdated outlets until they become costly or dangerous problems.

Showing 98 Results for Home Safety

Home Safety

How to Install a Ceiling Fan without Existing Wiring: A Complete Guide to Professional Installation

Jul 08 2025

Whether they are circulating warm air during the winter or helping you cool down in the summer, there are many benefits to installing a ceiling fan in your home or office.

Learn more

Fan icon on the ceiling while a person is staring at the ceiling wondering how to install a fan.

Home Safety

How to Identify Counterfeit Electrical Products

Jul 08 2025

When you picture a counterfeit product, the first thing that probably comes to mind is money. Criminals try to pass off counterfei

Learn more

Red background with picture of two electrical outlets on the wall under a magnifying glass.

Home Safety

How to Fix a Smoking Electrical Outlet

Jul 08 2025

If you notice an electrical outlet smoking, it’s a serious issue that requires immediate action.

Learn more

Home Safety

Choose the Right Power Strip for Your Device

Jul 08 2025

Think that power strip offers one-size-fits all protection? Think again. Picking up the cheapest, 5-star rated power strip from Am

Learn more

A picture of a black power strip with four white plugs on it.

Home Safety

How To Set Up Your Smart Home Foundation For Success

Jul 08 2025

Smart homes are getting smarter, more efficient and more convenient to use every year.

Learn more

A modern smart home setup showcasing advanced technology for home automation and energy management.

Home Safety

Electrical Safety Month: Tips for a Safer Home

Jul 08 2025

According to The Electrical Safety Foundation International, electrical incidents cause 43,900 home fires, 438 deaths, 1,430 injur

Learn more

Blog graphic yellow with outlet electrical safety month copy.

Book Online

First Name*

Last Name*

Email*

Phone Number*

Street Address*

ZIP/Postal Code*

Yes! You can text me service reminders and other messages.

By checking this box, I agree to opt in to receive automated informational and promotional SMS and/or MMS messages from Mr. Electric, a Neighborly company, and its franchisees to the provided mobile number(s). Messages & data rates may apply. Message frequency varies. View Terms and Privacy Policy. Reply STOP to opt out of future messages. Reply HELP for help.

By entering your email address, you agree to receive emails about services, updates or promotions, and you agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time.

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.

Learn More