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The setup and removal of holiday lighting can be tedious but worthwhile endeavors. If you happen to leave your lighting or decorations up year-round you might be at higher risk of electrical fire hazards from damaged lights or devices, or arcing from exposed outdoor outlets.

This conductor in the electric meter base had loosened and started arcing. Left to worsen, this type of hazardous condition can develop into a dangerous fire. Ting detected the arcing and notified the homeowner; our Fire Safety Team engaged and coordinated the mitigation. https://t.co/W6vsrFX4ju

Poor power quality from your electric utility company can lead to dangerous conditions inside your home, but it is only one of the possible root causes of electrical fire hazards. Learn more about the other root causes of electrical fire hazards here: https://t.co/A62BefiFGI

Why is the quality of power delivered to your home so important? Poor power quality can shorten the life of electrical appliances, devices, and electronics. Over time, it can also result in electrical fire hazards, putting your home at risk. Learn more: https://t.co/rlsVkRtZfZ

If you’re reading this, please take a moment and check your charging cables. If you notice any cracks or fraying, replace them as soon as you can. Damage to a cable's insulation can create a safety issue. Future you will thank you. #TingFire #StaySafe #FireHazards https://t.co/CcR87PXaFI

Is your electric utility company supplying providing safe power to your home? With the new year, we're empowering homeowners with new insights. Check out our consumer power quality report to see just how well your electric utility stacks up. #CPQI https://t.co/rlsVkRtZfZ

Whether from home appliances, home wiring, or electric utility infrastructure, electrical fire hazards can develop into serious safety threats if not addressed proactively. Learn about the kinds of fire hazards Ting detects to mitigate these dangers. https://t.co/rKtDDtGstt

A large portion of electrical fire hazards are some form of electrical arcing, which often starts small but develops silently and without warning over time. Learn more about these other causes here: https://t.co/oQ2jeJz33w

"Ting detected an issue and we were able to trace it to a bad light bulb. I am VERY impressed that the sensor recognized it." -Jason in Ohio Left undetected, even seemingly trivial conditions can develop into #firehazards. That's why we're here to help. https://t.co/5661NkTzrK