Author: Gary Houston Electric Company

As we all breathe a sigh of relief at summer’s end, we also realize that it won’t be long before we’re dealing with mercilessly cold winter weather. And, as the mercury drops, heating bills can really begin to skyrocket in a hurry!

Each year, more than 25,000 electrical fires are reported, killing or injuring more than 1,300 people. At Gary Houston Electric Company, we want you to be a customer, not a statistic, so we’ve put together a list of some of the most common causes of home electrical fires, and what to look for to prevent them.