Between Christmas decorations and family gatherings, the holidays usually use a lot of energy, which can result in last-minute breakdowns and needing electrical repairs. Prevent these issues from burdening your celebrations by following these guidelines.

Do:

Upgrade to LED lights.

If you’re looking to keep the holidays bright, switch out your Christmas lights. LED lights use at least 75% less energy and last up to 25 times longer. Many Christmas stars and menorahs also use LED lights nowadays.

Use traditional decorations.

Some of the best holiday decorations don’t even require electricity. Tinsel, garland, and wreaths are equally as festive as Christmas lights without increasing your energy usage. You can also make decorations with your family, like vibrant paper chains or popcorn strings to wrap around the tree.

Don’t:

Keep your lights on all night.

Even though Christmas lights bring holiday joy into your home, they don’t need to be kept on all night. Doing so will not only increase your energy bill but also may cause an electrical fire. To conserve energy and prevent unnecessary electrical repairs, use a timer to control when your lights turn on and off.

Peek at your Christmas cookies.

It’s tempting to watch your holiday desserts bake in real time. However, repeatedly opening and closing the oven causes the internal oven temperature to drop up to 50%, lengthening the cooking time. Use the waiting time to clean up the kitchen or prepare other dishes instead.

 

Get in touch with Oahu Electrical Services if you need urgent electrical repairs or upgrades during the holiday season. Serving homeowners across Honolulu and the windward side of Oahu since 2016, these professional electrical contractors handle everything from installing and retrofitting new circuits to troubleshooting devices. To request a free quote, contact them online or call (808) 321-5748 today.