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Spokane Home Electrical Calendar

A month-by-month electrical safety checklist for Spokane County homes, written for snowy winters, windstorms, hot dry summers and wildfire smoke.

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January

Mid-winter

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Test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.
Don't overload circuits with space heaters.
Why it matters
One heater per circuit.
Keep flashlights and batteries handy.

February

Late winter

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Check outdoor outlets for ice and damaged covers.
Look for warm outlets or switches.
Note any breakers that trip.

March

Spring

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Test GFCI outlets with the test button.
Check the sump pump circuit before spring melt.
Plan spring electrical projects.

April

Spring

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Check outdoor lights and timers.
Look over extension cords for damage.
Book EV charger or panel work.

May

Warming up

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Test the generator if you have one.
Check ceiling fans are secure.
Set fans to summer direction.

June

Summer

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Avoid overloading circuits with window AC units.
Keep outdoor cords away from water.
Check hot tub GFCI.

July

Summer

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Use surge protection for electronics during storms.
Have wildfire smoke plans for air purifiers.
Look for heat damage at outlets.

August

Late summer

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Plan heat pump circuits before fall.
Check outdoor lighting for winter.
Get quotes for fall work.

September

Fall

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Test generator and transfer switch.
Check heating circuits before first use.
Replace alarm batteries.

October

Fall

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Prepare for windstorm outages. See outage guide.
Check block heater outlets.
Clear branches near service lines (utility only).

November

Early winter

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Hang holiday lights rated for outdoors.
Use GFCI-protected outdoor outlets.
Don't run cords under rugs.

December

Winter

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Turn off holiday lights at night.
Check space heater cords.
Keep the panel area clear.

This calendar is general guidance. Never open an electrical panel or work on live wiring yourself; panel, wiring and generator work should be done by a licensed electrician with a permit.

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