Hanging lovely and vibrant Christmas decorations is one way to liven up your house as the holidays are approaching. Whether you want to wire up a Christmas tree or install intricate lights around your home, hanging lights can present hazards when installed incorrectly. It would help if you always were mindful of putting electrical safety first. For some crucial safety advice on putting up Christmas lights, keep reading more about our helpful tips.
Consider these helpful tips when hanging your lights.
Ensure Protection For Your Holiday Lighting
Use GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) outlets for your Christmas lights for the most significant results and safety. By switching off rather than allowing an overload to happen, they safeguard your outlets from being overloaded and provide safety.
Don’t Use Sharp Tools
Avoid using tacks, staples, or nails to hang your Christmas decorations. A strand can be pierced to create an electrical safety risk that could lead to burns or subsequent fires. For the most secure way to hang Christmas lights, use clips or hooks.
Keep Your Holiday Lighting Organized
Dangling wires that cause issues and pose a tripping or tangling hazard should be avoided. By carefully organizing your lighting, you should be able to prevent this relatively easily. Make a strategy and a plan for how to keep each light organized and hidden.
Refrain From Using Your Lights Near Heat Sources
Avoid hanging Christmas decorations next to heaters or other utilities in your house. Even an incandescent bulb’s brightness may melt through cables and start a fire. Place your lights far away from any electrical sources or appliances to prevent further fire hazards.
Use LEDs For Your Holiday Lighting Needs
In previous blogs, we have covered the importance of LEDs in many facets. Light-emitting diodes use significantly less power than traditional incandescent lighting. Using LED lights can save you money on energy costs and generate considerably less heat.
Practice Safety When Using A Ladder
You’ll probably need a ladder as you get ready to hang the holiday lights. Before hanging your lights, you must take special safety measures because ladders can be dangerous. It would be best if you never used a damaged ladder. It would help if you also ensured that your ladder and braces are engaged and secure. By practicing safety, you confirm that your holiday light hanging plan goes well and that your house remains undamaged and beautiful throughout the season.
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