Electricians are aware that Thanksgiving is one of the most hazardous days of the year when it comes to home fires and troublesome events related to wiring and electrical usage. Homeowners who have any concern that something is amiss with the electrical system should have the wiring and other features evaluated by one of the Electricians in La Crosse WI before the holiday season arrives.
Reasons for Fire Hazards
A main reason for the fire hazard is mishaps that occur during cooking, many of which involve trying to deep-fry a turkey. Aside from the deep-fryer issues, people with an electric oven and range can overload the wiring by trying to run a microwave oven, toaster, and other electric small appliances at the same time. Distraction can cause someone to leave a potholder or hand towel too close to a hot burner, where it eventually catches on fire. Leaving the kitchen unattended while numerous foods are cooked also can lead to fires.
Electrical Upgrades and Additions
Electricians in La Crosse WI cannot do much to change the behavior of customers, but can add extra circuits and upgrade the wiring so more equipment can safely be run in parts of the house where demand is higher. More outlets also can be added if people are using extension cords and power strips that overload an outlet intended for only two devices. This becomes particularly common when the household residents want to have Christmas lights up in time for Thanksgiving, but don’t have enough outlets for all their decorations.
With a large group of guests descending upon the household, some of whom will stay overnight, even more, demand is put on the home’s electrical supply. Particularly in houses constructed when every home didn’t have computers, more than one or two TV sets, and a plethora of small kitchen appliances, wiring typically should be upgraded.
Concluding Thoughts at Thanksgiving Time
Thanksgiving is meant to be a time of gratefulness, connection with family and friends, and creating fun memories. Taking steps to prevent electrical and cooking hazards can be done before the holiday by scheduling an appointment with a professional electrical contractor such as E Stanek Electric Inc. Contact them at (000) 000-0433.
