Christmas Light Safety
Christmas is here, and that means it’s time to pull out the string lights to brighten that holiday spirit. For many of you, that task is already done, but whether you’re an early bird or you’re just getting started, the team here at Matthews Lighting and Electric wanted to arm you with tips to make sure your decorations don’t turn into disasters.
Below are a few safety tips to ensure you don’t have any issues with your festive lighting and decorations.
Check your cords
Check all your extension cords fraying or damage of any kind. You should always use outdoor rated cords and indoor extension cords can overheat and cause fires.
Outside lighting
Never use metal staples or nails. Plastic hooks are easy to install and remove and don’t risk piercing insulation and potentially causing shock or fire hazards.
Don’t go Grizwold
Sure, Clark had the Christmas spirit, but too much lighting can be dangerous. You can easily overload your breaker, so check the labels and, if need be, consult an electrician so you know what your circuit can handle.
Check your bulbs
Check each lightbulb carefully. Check for nicks in the cord that can cause a shock hazard. Any damaged cords should be discarded. Buying new lights isn’t too expensive and is far better than risking a fire.
We aren’t trying to be humbugs, but hopefully these tips will help you avoid disaster and allow you to focus on the things that matter most this Christmas. We hope you have a wonderful holiday season and are always here to help with any of your lighting and electrical needs.
