{"id":127,"date":"2022-12-15T10:47:17","date_gmt":"2022-12-15T16:47:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nyenergyratings.com\/blog\/?p=127"},"modified":"2022-12-19T12:47:12","modified_gmt":"2022-12-19T18:47:12","slug":"is-your-holiday-light-display-safe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nyenergyratings.com\/blog\/is-your-holiday-light-display-safe\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Your Holiday Light Display Safe?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Holiday Light Display on the Naughty List?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Christmas light displays always make the holidays memorable. Unfortunately, so do accidents. Check out these easy tips to help you keep your holiday light display safe and bright!<\/em><\/center><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

We can all get overwhelmed during the holidays. And that can include the electricity bill<\/a> from a big holiday light display. But don\u2019t let Christmas light safety slide to the bottom of your priority list. According to the National Fire Protection Association, holiday decorations lead to more than 950<\/a> fires each year. But it\u2019s easy to avoid being a part of a statistic. Simply follow a few tips to keep your holiday light display safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deck the Halls with LED Safety<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Today, LED lights are a staple in most of our holiday light displays. They use about 75% less energy<\/a> than incandescent lights and last longer. That means they definitely lower your holiday lighting electricity bill<\/a>, but are they safe?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because LEDs emit less heat, these lights are less of a fire hazard. Similarly, a string of LED lights uses so much less energy, more can be strung together without risking blown fuses or overheating extension cords and outlets. Also, LEDs don\u2019t contain the same harmful chemicals some traditional bulbs do, such as mercury. Finally, environmentally conscious New Yorkers can feel good about this green energy<\/a> choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using LED bulbs is a great start for a safe Christmas light display! But there is a lot more you can do to assure your family and home\u2019s protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maximizing Your Holiday Light Safety<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Follow these tips as you\u2019re preparing your holiday light display for maximum safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n