The PLS Electrical Seasonal Calendar
Winter: Heating & Lighting Safety (Dec – Feb)
The Campaign: “Don’t Overload the Holidays.”
The dangers of “daisy-chaining” extension leads for Christmas lights.
Inspecting electric blankets and portable heaters after a year in storage.
Outdoor Lighting: Ensuring festive displays are plugged into RCD-protected, weatherproof outdoor sockets.
Spring: Garden & Home Improvement (Mar – May)
The Campaign: “Safe Spring Cleaning.”
Garden Electrics: Checking lawnmower cables and outdoor power for damage over winter.
Renovation Ready: Advice on “First Fix” electrics for those planning kitchen or bathroom extensions.
Testing: Encouraging homeowners to do their “Spring Test” on smoke alarm and RCD buttons.
Summer: Energy Efficiency & Cooling (Jun – Aug)
The Campaign: “Beat the Heat Safely.”
LED Upgrades: Explaining how LED lights stay cooler and lower electricity bills during high-usage months.
Fan & AC Safety: Ensuring portable cooling units aren’t overloading older circuits.
Solar & EV: Introduction to EV charger installations for the summer driving season.
Autumn: Landlord Prep & Darkness (Sep – Nov)
The Campaign: “Get Winter Ready.”
Landlord Compliance: Getting EICRs done before the busy winter “boiler breakdown” season begins.
Security Lighting: Functional checks on PIR sensors and floodlights as the nights draw in.
Smoke Alarms: Reminding tenants to check alarms when the clocks change.
Customer Education:
Did You Know? Extension leads have a “current rating.” Plugging a high-power appliance (like a tumble dryer) into a cheap extension lead can cause it to melt and catch fire. Always plug heavy appliances directly into a wall socket.
Did You Know? Smoke alarms have an expiry date! Most sensors only last 10 years. If your alarm was installed before 2015, it might not detect smoke in an emergency, even if the battery “beeps” when tested.
