PS Electric Homeowner Education
Electrical Safety Made Simple
Practical electrical safety tips, expert guidance, and simple answers from a Rhode Island Master Electrician.
Welcome to PS Electric Homeowner Education
Electrical safety tips for homeowners don’t have to be complicated. This educational hub was created to give Rhode Island homeowners practical, easy-to-understand information they can actually use.
Each lesson focuses on a different area of home electrical safety—from smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to older wiring, seasonal preparedness, inspections, and more.
What You’ll Find Here
Explore practical electrical safety lessons, helpful homeowner resources, and trusted product recommendations—all designed to help you better understand and protect your home.
Electrical Safety Lessons
Easy-to-follow lessons covering the electrical safety topics every homeowner should understand.
Homeowner Resources
Printable guides, checklists, and helpful resources you can use to make your home safer.
Trusted Product Picks
Electrical safety products personally recommended by Rhode Island Master Electrician Phil St. Clair.
Featured Electrical Safety Lessons
Start with one of our featured lessons below, created to help Rhode Island homeowners better understand their electrical systems and make safer decisions at home.
Electrical Maintenance Calendar
Learn how to give your home an annual electrical safety checkup, including GFCIs, AFCIs, smoke & CO alarms, cords, surge protection, generators, and the warning signs that deserve an electrician’s attention.
Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are among the simplest—and most important—layers of protection in your home. Learn where alarms belong, when they should be replaced, and what Rhode Island homeowners should know about keeping their families protected.
Latest Electrical Safety Articles
Explore practical electrical safety tips, answers to common homeowner questions, and expert guidance from PS Electric. New articles will be added regularly.
Home Electrical Safety Checkup
Your home’s electrical system works hard every day, but many potential problems are easy to miss. Learn simple annual safety checks for outlets, breakers, smoke and CO alarms, extension cords, outdoor electrical equipment, generators, and more—and download your free Home Electrical Report Card to make your yearly checkup easy.
GFCI Outlets: What They Are, Where You Need Them & Why They Trip
GFCI outlets help protect you from electrical shock—but where do you need them, and why do they sometimes trip? Learn how GFCI protection works, how to test it, and when a problem may need an electrician.
Whole-Home Surge Protection: Is It Worth It?
Power surges can damage expensive electronics and appliances in an instant—or little by little over time. Learn how whole-home surge protection works, what it protects, and whether it’s a worthwhile upgrade for your home.
Why Does My Circuit Breaker Keep Tripping?
A circuit breaker that keeps tripping is trying to tell you something. Learn five common reasons breakers trip, what you can safely check yourself, and when it’s time to call an electrician.
Have an Electrical Safety Question?
Not sure whether something in your home is safe? PS Electric is here to help Rhode Island homeowners understand their electrical systems and know when it’s time to call a professional.
