A CUSTOMER IN LONDON, KENSINGTON W8 ASKS: “WHAT ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHILE AWAY FROM HOME”?

One of our customers in London, Kensington W8, has asked for advice on electrical safety in their home while they are away. Many people in this affluent suburb of London move between two or three homes during the year, and often live abroad over the winter leaving their property in Kensington W8 unoccupied for long periods of time.

Of course, unoccupied homes where electrical appliances are left unattended can pose an electrical fire risk not to mention an unnecessary wastage of electricity and the costs involved.

I would recommend taking the following precautions to ensure electrical safety and minimise electricity costs in your home while you are away:

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