Summer Parties? Don’t Overload Your Circuits!

Summer is the season for cookouts, birthday parties, backyard movie nights, and family get-togethers. But with all that fun comes extra strain on your home’s electrical system — and overloaded circuits are a common summer issue.

At E&A ELECTRIC LLC, we want your summer celebrations to be fun and safe. Here’s what you should know before you plug in every light, fan, and speaker for your next event.

🔌 What Does “Overloading a Circuit” Mean?

Every outlet in your home is connected to a circuit with a maximum capacity — usually 15 or 20 amps. When you plug in too many devices or high-powered appliances on one circuit, you can:

• Trip the breaker
• Overheat wires
• Damage your devices
• Even cause a fire

🎉 Common Summer Party Power Hogs

Here are a few items that can easily overload a circuit when used together:

• Inflatable bounce houses
• Outdoor speakers and sound systems
• Electric grills or hot plates
• Fans and portable AC units
• String lights or flood lights
• Mini fridges and coolers
• Projectors or TVs for movie nights

Tip: Don’t plug all these into the same outlet or extension cord — spread them out and know your system’s limits.

⚠️ Signs You May Be Overloading a Circuit

If you notice any of the following during your event, it’s time to unplug something or call a professional:

• Lights dimming when equipment is turned on
• Warm or hot outlets
• Buzzing sounds
• Tripped breakers
• Burning smells or flickering lights

💡 Safe Power Setup Tips for Summer Events

• Use outdoor-rated extension cords and GFCI outlets
• Avoid “daisy-chaining” power strips or cords
• Use different outlets from separate circuits if possible
• Ask us about temporary power setups if you're hosting a large event
• Don’t run cords across wet grass or walkways without protection

Planning a Big Event? Let Us Help You Prep

Whether it’s a wedding, birthday, or family reunion, we can help inspect or temporarily upgrade your setup so everything runs smoothly.

📞 Call E&A ELECTRIC LLC today for a summer party power check — and avoid mid-event blackouts or blown fuses!