Thunderstorms in Australia can be truly impressive. The way the clouds roll across the horizon during the rainy season is magnificent if you love watching the weather. However, the rainy season also typically brings a few home maintenance challenges. During this time of year, electrical surges, power outages, and flooding from heavy rains can all pose their own electrical safety concerns. Fortunately, you have expert electricians on your side with Astley Electrical.
We can help you get ready for the rainy season to ensure those rainy days are cosy and worry-free.
When lightning hits power lines and local substations, there is a risk of an electrical surge. This is when suddenly a large amount of electricity is carried down the line into your home without warning. A home that is not properly surge-protected is at risk of blown breakers, exploding light fixtures, and/or fried electronics.
While not all homes (especially older homes) may have proper surge protection installed, you can add surge protection at almost every stage of your electrical setup. A professional can ensure you have a breaker box that flips in the event of a surge and surge-protective light fixtures and power outlets. You can also use surge-protected power strips to keep individual devices safe in thunderstorms.
Make sure all outdoor electrical features are properly protected from rainy weather and flooding. These steps can help prevent water-related hazards for your lights, outlets, and outdoor devices.
The rainy season introduces the greatest risk of electrical accidents indoors, as well. Both power surges from lightning and leaks from the rain can put your home wiring at risk. Flooding may also be a concern depending on your location and the design of your home.
You can create a safe indoor environment by ensuring that all your wiring has proper grounding and insulation to prevent electrical accidents. You may also want to perform a house-wide inspection for frayed cables, loose power plugs, and old light fixtures that haven’t been maintained in a while.
Finally, be prepared for electrical-related emergencies.
In case the power goes out, have a blackout kit ready with flashlights, candles, and non-perishable foods. All homes should have a well-stocked emergency kit just in case the power goes out for any number of reasons. The risk of an outage is simply higher during the rainy season when storms are common.
If the thunder and lightning are close by, unplug delicate and unnecessary devices and appliances and make sure your breakers are in good condition. Use surge-protected power strips for the appliances and devices you use.
You can make sure your home is safe and minimise the risk of an emergency by proactively seeking a professional electrical inspection before the rainy season begins.
Keeping your home safe during the rainy season starts with electrical safety. Astley Electrical can help you ensure your home’s breakers, outlets, and outdoor electrical fixtures are well-sealed, surge-protected, and ready for the rainy season. You can stay cosy at home during the thunderstorms this year knowing your home’s wiring is up-to-date, your devices are protected from power surges, and any power outages will be regional and temporary. Contact us today to schedule your home electrical inspection ahead of the seasonal storm front.
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