10 Electrical Safety Rules Every Home Should Follow

Most household electrical incidents trace back to overloaded circuits, poor earthing or damaged insulation — all of which are preventable.

Never run high-load appliances such as heaters, geysers and air conditioners from extension cords. They need dedicated circuits sized to the load.

Test your earth leakage circuit breaker every few months using the test button. If it does not trip, it will not protect you.

Replace any socket that feels warm, sparks on plug-in or shows discolouration. That heat is resistance, and resistance starts fires.

Book a full electrical safety inspection once a year, especially in properties older than ten years or with modified wiring.