Light Safety This Holiday Season

Light Safety This Holiday Season

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One of the best parts of the Christmas season are the colorful lights and decorations adorning homes down every street! But like any electrical related project at your home, some safety measures should be taken into consideration. Unfortunately, poorly hung Christmas lights and dry trees can increase your home’s risk of fire damage. To mitigate the chances of a fire this holiday season, it is important to follow these safety procedures while decorating for the holidays.

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The Pittsburgh Homeowner’s Guide to Whole House Surge Protection

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Power surges can happen anywhere at any time and the damage they can cause to your home has the potential to increases every year. Any device or appliance that is connected to or charged by electricity is susceptible to power surge damage. Take a moment to think about the number of devices you have in your home today.

In 2023, a study conducted by Parks Associates found that the average U.S. household with internet access had 17 connected devices, from TV’s and smartphones to smart home devices, security systems, tablets, and more. What’s more, this study fails to mention the number of electronic appliances one would find in the average home.

With the ever-increasing number of devices you own, the more urgent it is to make sure your house is prepared for a potential power surge.

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