6 Things to Know About Replacing Extension Cords

Replace cords when you see damage, not on a fixed schedule. Inspect them weekly and swap them out immediately if you find cuts, cracks, or a loose plug.

Daily construction site use is brutal on cords. They get dragged over concrete, stepped on, kinked, and exposed to water and mud.

Internal wires can break even if the outer jacket looks fine. Repeated flexing can snap a ground wire, which is invisible but deadly.

Make a Friday habit of inspecting every cord. Unplug each one, run your fingers along the full length, and check both ends.

Any nick, abrasion, or heat discoloration means the cord goes in the trash. Heavy abuse can make a cord last only a couple of months.

Your life is worth more than a $30 cord. Don’t risk using damaged extension cords.