Getting electrical services during the holidays

Electrical services are even more important this time of year. If your home, like more than half of all U.S. homes, is 30 years old or more, its electrical system was designed for a much lower load than it’s probably carrying now. Placing a lot of extra lights on it will place an extra strain on it.When something modern and power-hungry like a home entertainment system is plugged into an old outlet that was installed decades ago and was never designed to carry so much power, there’s always a risk of that the system will fail at some weak point. What you need are 24-hour electrical services that can schedule an inspection even at this time of year.

If your lights are flickering, blinking, dimming, if your circuit breakers are tripping or your fuses are blowing, or if parts of your electrical systems are making buzzing or crackling noises or are unexpectedly warm to the touch, there’s something wrong and you should get an electrical services professional to look at your system. You should also stop trying to light whatever it is you’re lighting until the system has been checked out.

When it comes to electrical outlets,don’t go overboard. An inspection by an electrical services expert can tell you how much wattageyour outlets can safely deliver, and your extension leads should likewise be marked. Know how much wattage your Christmas lights need before you plug them in. Above all, don’t get recursive — resist the temptation to plug one extension lead into another.

In case of electrical fire

First, of course, you should call 911. You should also try to cut off the power at the fuse box or circuit breakers. Once you have done this, it may be possible to put out a very small fire with baking soda or a dry fire extinguisher, but don’t take any risks doing it. Under no circumstances should water be used.

Having electrical service done in Fort Mill, SC

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