Bowie, MD -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/30/2015 -- As Christmas nears people have begun planning for their Christmas decorations, the thoughtful Dunkirk Maryland Electrician at Birckhead Electric want the upcoming Christmas to be a safe and merry holiday and have therefore shared their top Electrical Safety Tips for Christmas. Birckhead Electric is a family owned licensed, bonded and insured company that provides residential and commercial electrical services from general trouble shooting to emergency services, the electricians provide professional electrical services.
This year many houses and buildings, as per tradition, are expected to become festive masterpieces adorned with Christmas lights, ornaments, elaborated window displays and more. The Birckhead Electric Electricians suggest that people before setting up the Christmas light and electronic display items should always inspect for damage, because even damaged sockets, wires or loose connection can cause a fire or electrical shock. Another important factor to keep in mind is the amount of wattage each electrical outlet can handle, the electricians strongly advice against overloading the outlets because this too can start a fire.
It is also crucial that the decorations are used for their intended purpose, for example Christmas lights that are only suitable for outdoor used should be used to decorate the outside of a building, if the equipped in not intended to such a purpose the electricians warn against using them. A precautionary tip that the electricians provide is that Christmas light and all decorations that require electricity should be connected to an outlet with a safety switch, this is a low cost way to prevent power associated disasters to arise. Another precaution that can be taken to prevent a fire is to replace traditional candles with electric ones.
However in case of an electrical emergency, Brickhead Electric urges people to call upon a professional to resolve the issue in the correct manner. "If you suspect an emergency electrical situation, don't wait to call Birckhead Electric. Call us right away and we'll send out an electrician as soon as possible to inspect your electrical system. Calling an electrician immediately in an emergency situation will help to avoid possible safety issues with a failed electrical system." - The company spokesperson stressed.
About Brickhead Electric
Brickhead Electric is a certified, experienced and expert electrical service company in the Annapolis, Maryland area. Birckhead Electric, Inc. is a local, family owned and operated business that can handle any electrical needs. Proudly serving the entire Annapolis, Maryland area including Annapolis, Edgewater, Davidsonville, Crofton, Gambrills, Severna Park, Arnold, Bowie, Glen Dale, Upper Marlboro and more. For more information, please visit: http://www.birckhead.com/
Contact: STEVE BIRCKHEAD, Greg.Birckhead@Birckhead.com, 410-934-4252