Why the Holidays Put Extra Load on Your Home
From late November through the new year, most homes in the Las Vegas Valley use more power than usual. String lights go up outside, a tree or two goes up inside, the kitchen runs for hours, and guests arrive. Cooler evenings also mean the heating gets used more. All of it lands on the same wiring that has been quietly doing its job since summer, so the weeks before the holidays are a sensible time to look at it.
Our team handles electrical work for homes and light commercial properties across the valley, and we would much rather talk through a concern now than have it show up in the middle of a family gathering.
What to Look at Before You Plug Everything In
Outlets and cords you plan to rely on
Walk around the places where you usually plug in decorations. An outlet that feels loose, looks discolored or does not hold a plug firmly is worth a call before you put a load on it. The same goes for outdoor outlets, which see the weather all year and are only asked to work hard once the lights go up.
Breakers that trip
If a breaker trips when you run lights, a space heater or a few kitchen appliances together, the circuit is telling you something. Resetting it again and again is not a fix. Our electrical services include repairs and upgrades, so we can look at why it trips and talk through the options.
Flickering or dimming lights
Lights that flicker or dim when something large turns on can point to a loose connection or a circuit that is carrying more than it should. It is easy to ignore, and it is exactly the kind of thing we want to hear about.
Heating and Electrical Work Together
As the evenings cool, your heating comes on more often, and it depends on electrical power to run. A system that trips a breaker or loses power to its controls may have an electrical cause rather than a problem inside the unit. Because we work in both trades, one team can look at the whole picture. If you have not yet checked your system this season, our post on the fall heating check covers what is worth looking at, and our HVAC services cover heating and air conditioning repair, replacement and installation.
When an Upgrade Makes Sense
Sometimes the honest answer is that a circuit is asked to do more than it was set up for. If you keep running into the same limits each holiday season, or you are planning a larger project such as new equipment, we can talk through what the work would involve. We give free estimates, and our pricing is flat rate, so you know the number before any work starts. Financing options are available for larger projects.
Signs You Should Call Us Before the Holidays
- A breaker that trips when you add lights or appliances
- Outlets that feel warm, loose or discolored
- Lights that flicker or dim when something else turns on
- An outdoor outlet that does not work
- Plans for a new heating or cooling system and a question about the wiring behind it
Get Your Home Ready
If you are in Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, Summerlin, Green Valley or Centennial, we would be glad to help. Same day service is available across the valley. Call us at (702) 808-8861 or use the form below to ask for a free estimate, and we will find a time that works for you.
