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 Radon in Home
Radon gas is present in amounts large
enough to cause potential health problems...
Excessive Lead
Around Home
Lead poisoning occurs
when too much lead builds up in the body. It can cause
learning, behavior, and health problems in children...
Home Wiring
Inadequate
Excess demand on electrical system,
which shows up as blown fuses, tripped circuit breakers,
dim or flickering lights, or appliances that...
Electrical
Circuit Fails
Circuit breakers and fuses act as the
first line of defence when an electrical failure occurs.
When a fuse blows or a circuit...
Home Wiring Short
Circuits
If a fuse is blown, the fuse window
will appear discolored and the metal strip running across
the inside of the window will be...
Circuit Wiring
Overloads
Power to a circuit is cut off because
of either temporary overloads or constant over loads...
Electrical Plug
Detective
Plug sparks when used, does not carry
power to lamp or appliance, or causes short circuits...
Appliance
Plug or Cord Defective
The detachable plug, which inserts
into an appliance such as a roaster or waffle iron,
becomes defective or a small appliance cord becomes...
Outlet
Receptacle Defective
Outlet won’t work, sparks, does not
receive prongs on plug, or does not grip plugs...
Light Switch
Defective
Switch does not work, works
occasionally, or must be repeatedly switched off and on to
make light come on...
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