General Maintenance

Test ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) receptacles, GFCI circuit breakers and arc fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) breakers once a month.

• Visually inspect surge arresters or protectors periodically and after major storms.
• Even if your smoke detector is hard-wired to your electrical panel, you should push the test button weekly and replace batteries annually. Consult your smoke detector manual for directions.
• Avoid pushing furniture against or placing on electrical cords. This can damage the cords and become a potential condition for arcing.