Wired Solutions is encouraging Des Moines-area homeowners to follow U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission space heater and alarm guidance as temperatures drop.
Des Moines, IA (PRUnderground) November 10th, 2026
As central Iowa heads into its coldest months and space heaters come out in basements, bedrooms and home offices, Wired Solutions is encouraging Des Moines-area homeowners to review how they plug in heaters and whether their home’s electrical system is ready for winter loads.
Wired Solutions, a residential electrician des moines homeowners call for repairs, upgrades and new installations, said winter is when many homes first run into tripping breakers, warm outlets and overloaded circuits.
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, portable heaters, including electric space heaters, are involved in an average of 1,600 fires per year, resulting in an average of 70 deaths and 150 injuries annually from 2020 to 2022.
The CPSC advises plugging electric space heaters directly into a wall outlet, never into an extension cord or power strip, keeping them at least three feet from drapes, furniture and bedding, and turning them off when sleeping.
The agency also recommends installing smoke alarms on every level of the home and inside each bedroom, placing carbon monoxide alarms on every level and outside sleeping areas, and testing alarms every month.
“A space heater is one of the biggest loads most people ever plug into a regular outlet,” said Justin Beam, owner of Wired Solutions. “When it’s sharing a circuit with a TV, a computer and a lamp, that breaker is going to trip, and if it doesn’t, the wiring is working harder than it should. Plug it straight into the wall and pay attention to anything that feels warm.”
For homes where breakers trip repeatedly or older panels have no room for new circuits, electrical panel upgrades in des moines ia can add capacity for heaters, appliances and other winter loads.
The same planning applies to households adding an electric vehicle. The company handles ev charger installation in des moines ia, including a review of whether the existing panel can support a dedicated charging circuit alongside seasonal heating.
Winter storms are another reason to look at a home’s electrical setup. For homeowners who want backup power during outages, generator installation des moines projects include connecting the generator so it can power essential circuits safely.
“Most of the winter problems we see could have been caught with a quick look at the panel and the outlets,” Beam said. “If something trips, smells hot or flickers, that’s the time to call, not after it gets worse.”
Wired Solutions offers complimentary estimates and can be reached at 515-249-5574.
About Wired Solutions
Wired Solutions is a full-service electrical company serving Des Moines, Ankeny, Clive, Johnston, Urbandale, Waukee and West Des Moines, Iowa. The company provides residential and commercial electrical services, including repairs, wiring and rewiring, lighting, electrical panels, EV charging and generator installation.
Media contact: Justin Beam, Wired Solutions, 515-249-5574, service@wiredsolutionsia.com
