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As many of us warm up our homes with space heaters and plug in the lights for our Christmas trees, we need to make sure we're doing it all safely. This morning Rusty Wise from Mister Sparky joined us with holiday season electrical tips!
The consumption of energy during the holiday season can pose many problems. As people use space heaters to warm up areas of their home and put up Christmas lights the dangers and hazards can only get more dire if not properly installed. Mister Sparky has some tips to help you as the holiday season continue and energy usage skyrockets.
Here are some things to be mindful of:
Tip 1 Space heater use
While electric space heaters can help keep room temperatures warm, they can also be dangerous and cause fires. Space heaters should never be left unattended or used within three feet of any combustibles and should always be plugged directly into an outlet. “Do not plug them into a power strip because the space heater will burn out the strip and can cause a fire” says Wise.
Tip 2 Smoke detectors
Make sure you have smoke detector present as well as carbon monoxide detectors properly installed and working. These device can save lives and alert you immediately if there are any problems.
Tip 3: Ground Fault receptacle tips
GFCI, or ground-fault circuit interrupter, protection is required in receptacles or outlets installed near a water source. Requirements and standards for GFCI are established by the National Electrical Code to protect against shock. You need these receptacles.
Tip 4: Smart home items for the holidays
See who's at the front door and have a two-way conversation with visitors — from anywhere — with a wifi-enabled doorbell camera. Capture activity around your property day or night. View live and recorded footage from the exterior areas around your home, from anywhere. Devices across your home work together and respond to your activities, location, and schedules automatically. Thermostat Save energy without sacrificing comfort. Let your thermostat adjust automatically to your location, activity, or even the weather.
Tip 5: lighting
No matter what kind of lighting installation you have in mind, our team at Mister Sparky by Wise Electric Control Inc. is ready to assist you. Our professionally trained electricians are friendly, clean, polite and drug-free, and you can always expect them to provide high-quality services when they arrive to complete lighting installation at your home in Charlotte, North Carolina. In fact, we provide industry-leading guarantees on our parts and service, so you feel confident you have chosen the right team for the job.
If you need lighting installation in Charlotte, the only team you should rely on is ours at Mister Sparky by Wise Electric Control Inc. Not only is your time valuable, but “We’re On Time, You See, or the Repair is Free!” You can always rely on us to help you achieve a safe and effective electrical installation or repair at your home. Don’t forget you can also protect your holiday lighting electrical connections by placing the connection in a bagie to protect from moisture or we have devices at Mister sparky that you can purchase to protect the connection.
For more information visit www.mistersparkycharlotte.com or call 704-323-8006