Lightning strike nearby and behind a home.

What You Probably Don’t Already Know About Lightning

If you’ve not yet noticed, we have a special connection with lightning. Here’s why.

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Ting Impact Update: Preventing 4 of 5 Home Electrical Fires

Beyond the saves, it is our mission to be your partner in electrical fire safety information. We’ve summarized several insights from our recent peer-reviewed report to keep you informed with safety data that only Ting can provide.

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Outdoor Electrical Safety: A Springtime Reminder 

The arrival of spring brings a renewed sense of energy as we venture outdoors. Whether you’re firing up the backyard barbecue, tending to your lawn and garden, or enjoying quality time with loved ones, it’s important to prioritize outdoor electrical safety.

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5 “Spring Cleaning” Tips: Protect Your Home from Electrical Fire Hazards

Electrical hazards are one of the leading causes of home fires in the United States. Luckily, with Ting, plus regular electrical home maintenance, you can help reduce the chances of an electrical fire occurring in your home.  

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Resetting Circuit Breakers – What Every Homeowner Should Know

One often misunderstood aspect of home electricity is circuit breakers and what to do when they ‘trip’. Here’s a quick, informative overview to help keep you safe.

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Smoke Alarms Save Lives

Remaining diligent about smoke alarms in your home and the homes of your loved ones is an essential element to staying safe.

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Overview: Ting-Detected Fire Hazards

Electrical fire hazards can emerge at any time, no matter the age of your home.  If you’ve ever wondered what types of hazards Ting is identifying and remediating for homeowners, here’s a really interesting overview.

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Safety Tips: Staying Warm with Electric Heating Devices

It is not unusual that we regularly see a marked increase in home electrical fire threats in regions affected by extreme weather. Whether you’re one of many in your community impacted by a weather event or regional energy supply issue – or your heating system is simply on the fritz – this short article is for you.

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2 Ways Extreme Cold Can Increase Fire Risk

Texas winter storms magnified by polar vortex in February 2021 wreaked havoc on the electrical grid. Whisker Labs live video loop of power surges, sags and outages caused by weather and by planned rolling blackouts.

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Fire Safety Tips for the Busy Holiday Kitchen

November begins the ‘busy’ season in the kitchen, and also when the number one cause of home fires sees a few notable upticks in frequency.

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