Now that the nights are officially drawing and with Christmas on the horizon, now is the time to start thinking about preparing your Edinburgh property for the winter months ahead.With the recent budget predicting potentially tough times ahead and with energy prices still ever-changing, a few simple steps is all it takes to make sure that your Edinburgh property’s electrics are working both efficiently and as safely as possible.
As Edinburgh’s premier electrician team, electrical safety is our speciality and we are always just a phone call away, especially during the winter season. The colder months of the year have the potential to cause problems for your electrics both inside your Edinburgh property and outside too. As temperatures begin to drop, our Edinburgh electricians advise checking that any external electrical boxes, plugs or panels are covered to ensure there is no elemental damage. Winter weather, especially snow, frost, wind & rain can play havoc with power sources located outside so now is a great time to check that your power sources are covered and protected and that you are ready for all that a Scottish winter can bring!
As the temperature in Edinburgh drops, our team of expert electricians here at DC Electrical see a rise in electrical usage. With increased usage comes increased risk as portable heaters, Christmas lights, electric blankets and increased socket loads all creep in. Our expert Edinburgh electrician team recommends that all portable heating solutions are placed on a flat & even surface which is also a safe distance from furniture or curtains (at least a metre is a good distance to work towards). We also recommend that you never leave a portable heater running while you sleep or indeed never leave it unattended at all. Our Edinburgh electricians also advise to be mindful of overloading extension leads as this can in some cases be a cause of electrical fires within the home. Preparation is the first form of defence and having smoke alarms and heat detectors installed at your property by one of our expert Edinburgh electricians will safety proof your home for years to come. Our team of expertly trained and safety accredited Edinburgh electrical’s can not only install all types of smoke, heat and fire alarms but also help keep your safety systems in optimum condition with our electrical maintenance services as well. Making sure that your Edinburgh property’s home wiring is in tip top condition and that your electrical testing is up to date are other things we can help with to ensure your property is winter ready for the months ahead.
Our reviews speak for themselves and as Edinburgh’s number one choice for all things electrical throughout the region, you couldn’t be in safer hands. With winter on the way, why not click here for services to check out our full range of services or better still get in touch with one our friendly expert Edinburgh electrician team today.
