Chuck Davis was getting ready to leave town and went into his guest bedroom to get a suitcase out of the closet. He walked in the room and turned on the light switch, but nothing happened. He figured the bulb …
Protect Your Electrical System With A Whole House Surge Protector
The average family spends a great deal of time inside their home and also spends a great deal of money filling their home with items to keep them entertained, productive, and comfortable. Computers, televisions, sound systems, refrigerators, washing machines, cable …
Burned Wires Will Cause Problems For The Whole Electric System
According to a study by the National Fire Prevention Association, faulty wiring is the most common cause of house and apartment fires in the United States. Because of this, codes for electrical work are constantly changing to provide a safer …
Understand Electricity – Top Reasons For Circuit Breaker Failure
It’s probably happened to you before. All of a sudden, the power is out and you don’t know how it happened. Maybe you were using too many appliances at once, there was an electrical storm, or you had some faulty …
Keep Your House In Top Shape With Preventive Electrical Maintenance
By now, we are all familiar with the importance of preventive maintenance on our HVAC system as well as our water heater. Making sure these important systems are in top shape is essential to the well being of our home. …
The Electricity Minder Can Save You Up to 25% on Monthly Bills
Everybody knows the basics of saving money on the electric bill — turning off the lights when we leave a room, set the thermostat at a moderate temperature, and use fans and shade to keep our home cool. These small …
Permits and Inspections Are Required For Most Electrical Work
When something goes wrong with anything electrical in the home, it is important to get it fixed quickly by someone who is licensed and knowledgeable – after all, how long do you want to go without air conditioning, the refrigerator, …
Old Electrical Panels Can Increase Your Risk of Fire
However important they are, electrical panels are often forgotten by homeowners simply because they are hidden away in the garage or backyard, and just like the old saying goes, out of sight out of mind. It is important to know …
Continual Electrical Maintenance Will Prevent a Sudden Shock
Have you ever turned on a light switch and felt a tiny jolt of electricity? Or maybe you stepped into the shower this morning but instead of feeling the water, you got shocked. Either way, this should not happen and …