With the holidays approaching, many people will be relying on their electrical systems more than usual for decorations. Inspections, vigilance, and care will help ensure that you have a safe season and avoid an emergency visit from your electrician. Here’s a safety guide for holiday season electrical use. 

3 Tips for Electrical Safety During the Holidays

1. Inspect Your Current Wiring

Before setting up electrical connections or wrapping your tree in lights, check your house for loose or frayed wiring. Those exposures are a fire hazard. An electrician should replace any warped stretches right away, especially before you install new lights for the holidays. 

2. Don’t Create an Overload

It can be common to use a lot of lights around your tree, but don’t draw all your power from the same outlet or extension cord. That will likely overload your unit, which can create an electrical fire. Instead, try to distribute the wires between a few different outlets. 

3. Read Safety Instructions Carefully

When you buy special lighting for the holidays, it usually comes with a set of instructions and a safety manual. Always read it before setting up your holiday lights. For instance, it’s usually inadvisable to string together more than three lengths of lights, as it can increase the risk of fire. Similarly, lights meant for the indoors can sometimes pose a risk if used outdoors, and vice versa.

If you have concerns about your electrical system before the holidays, reach out to Stellmach Electric, LLC in Cambridge Springs, PA. In business for over 18 years, the locally and family-owned company helps people throughout Erie and Crawford counties with everything from spot electrical repairs to exterior lighting installation. Make an appointment by calling (814) 282-7637. Learn more about the electrician by visiting their website.