Be Safe When Decorating For The Upcoming Holidays

Halloween and Christmas are fun times of the year and most people like to celebrate by doing some exterior decorating. If you’re one of these people, please enjoy the holidays but do so carefully. You will find some tips below from Bonfe’s Plumbing, Heating & Air Service, Inc. that will ensure your holiday season is a safe one.

• Check for frayed wires, loose connections, broken sockets and replace burnt out bulbs with same watt bulbs.
• Never run extension cords under rugs or through doorways.
• Choose lights tested for safety by an independent agency like UL.
• Use no more than three sets of lights on one extension cord.
• Save energy with LED lights.
• Make sure that all outdoor lights are specifically rated for outdoor use.
• Survey the area to be decorated for power lines and make sure you keep at least a 10 foot distance between the lines and your display.
  For added protection, plug outdoor lights and decorations into circuits protected by ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI).

If you find that you have more decorating ideas than outlets - don’t worry! Bonfe’s electrical division can install those additional outlets for you before the holidays arrive.

Bonfe’s Plumbing, Heating & Air Service, Inc. provides plumbing, heating, air conditioning, electrical and appliance repair.

Bonfe’s offers regular service from 7 am – 10 pm 7 days a week and also offers emergency service after 10. For service, schedule online or call 651/612-332-6633.

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