Fall is the best time to prepare your house for the coming winter. This is because when it’s snowing or raining all day, you won’t want your roof or electrical wiring to give up on you. So prepare to stay cozy by looking out for signs of maintenance around the house before winter arrives!
If not maintained properly, cold and precipitous conditions can worsen already damaged electrical wiring and appliances. If you’re prepping your home for the winter, make sure that you go over your electrical system to ensure that there are no exposed wires which may cause house fires if overburdened.
The following are some of the most common electrical problems that homeowners face during winter:
Tripping Breakers
Winter is home to a number of holidays, which means that people will be staying at home more. This also means increased load on your electrical panels.
The load further increases with the addition of holiday decorations, heating systems, portable heaters, electrical geysers, etc. Due to this increased demand, tripping breakers and flickering lights are frequent occurrences—but these can be easily avoided.
A heavy-up will allow you to accommodate your state-of-the-art appliances, without burning out your electrical panel. A heavy up involves increasing the electrical power of your home’s electrical system, which will prevent tripping breakers.
Power Outage
Winter can bring disastrous weather conditions with it, making your home vulnerable to frequent power outages, among other electrical issues.
Checking your wires and electrical systems in a timely manner and ensuring that all the breakers and fuses are in place will prevent unpredicted power outages. You may also consider installing a generator as back-up power when an outage is unavoidable.
Old Equipment
Outdated and worn equipment can cause havoc for an electrical system during the colder months. Old space heaters are usually incompatible with modern homes, and can potentially cause an electrical fire. Make sure you troubleshoot older equipment for any underlying issues at the right intervals.
Space Heaters
Space heaters are often the culprit behind house fires during winter. They consume a significant amount of electricity and are very rarely energy-efficient.
Space heaters should only be plugged into their dedicated outlet when in use and should be unplugged when not in use. Space heaters are necessary during harsh winter, but you need to use them properly to not cause an inconvenience.
Winter can be a rough season for homes. Prepping your home to survive through the winter is important. Get in touch with expert electricians at RHK Electrical in Cypress, Texas to prepare your home for the upcoming winter season. Get in touch with us to know more about our electrical services.