Dangers of Electric Heaters by Macintosh Electric Corp

Yonkers, NY, November 20, 2014 --(PR.com)-- Electric Heaters are not dangerous, however they are often utilized in an unsafe manor. Any electrical powered equipment often will overload circuits especially in older residencies. If the properties electrical service is not properly grounded and bonded than a fire may easily be started. Often Macintosh Electric Corp installs dedicated outlets and lines from said rooms directly to the sub panels to avoid electrical overloads. This is common practice in Mount Vernon, Yonkers, New Rochelle and Bronx, New York buildings.

One common fire starter is the use of electric heaters in apartments by means of cheap and non-reliable prolonged use of electric cords. Most of these cords are not grounded and are used for a long duration of time. In these cases, Macintosh Electric Corp recommends the installation of additional outlets and strongly recommends using a timer and or unplugging your electric heater when the device is not in use.

Macintosh Electric Corp. has been Licensed and Insured since 1994, and proudly serves the 5 Boroughs of New York City (Manhattan, Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn and Staten Island), and Westchester County, New York.