From Festive Lights to Holiday Blow-Ups, Ensure Your System Can Handle It All
There’s a reason the holiday season is called the most wonderful time of the year. Homeowners celebrate with everything from lights and decorations to food and entertainment. Unfortunately, this can take a toll on an electrical system that can’t handle the heavy use. Plus, without careful use, these extra electrical demands can lead to safety hazards.
Here, the expert electricians at Haller Enterprises explain why the holiday season can strain your home’s electrical system, which common electrical issues arise in the winter, and how you can keep your home and family safe.
How the Holidays Strain Your Electrical System
The holiday season brings more than just good cheer – it also brings a higher demand for electricity. Indoor and outdoor decorations, including lights, trees, blow-up figurines, and more, require extra power from your system. Plus, with additional guests in the home, you’ll use more lights, charging cords, and more.
All of this is on top of the increased HVAC use due to our freezing winter temperatures in Pennsylvania and the potential overuse of space heaters. These unique electrical challenges can leave your electrical system overtaxed and result in issues.
Common Electrical Issues in Winter
When cold weather and increased electrical needs combine, homeowners can find themselves with some common issues, including:
- Tripped circuit breakers: Plugging too many things into a single outlet can cause the circuit to overload, which will trip the breaker.
- Power surges: When winter storms cause power outages, surges often occur when power is restored, which can damage your electrical system and devices.
- Weather damage: Homeowners who fail to use outdoor and weather-rated extension cords for lights and decorations can end up with corrosion or short circuits.
- Flickering lights: Flickering lights often indicate that you’re overloading your electrical panel.
How To Prepare Your Electrical System for the Holidays
Keep your decorations, home, and electrical system safe by preparing for the festive season with these simple tips:
- Ensure all outdoor decorations, lights, and extension cords are specifically designed for outdoor use.
- Use power strips to help handle a larger electrical load.
- Install a whole-home surge protector to protect your valuables.
- Inspect your electrical panel for any visible damage or issues.
- Use space heaters sparingly and only when someone is in the room.
- Schedule an electrical tune-up with the team at Haller.
Schedule Electrical Services Today
When the holidays cause electrical issues, don’t delay. Call Haller Enterprises for all your home service needs in Pennsylvania. Our licensed and insured experts offer emergency electrical services for various components and are available to provide same-day service.
Plus, you can get superior service at a great value with upfront pricing and free estimates on system replacements. We’re proud to deliver unparalleled solutions for our customers as their one-stop shop for home services.
Call Haller Enterprises today to schedule electrical services before the start of the holiday season.
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