When Is It Time To Upgrade Your Electrical Panel?
Every home has at least one electrical panel or breaker box, as they were once known. It is where the electricity comes into your house and is distributed to the different rooms and areas on what is known as circuits. Using the circuit breakers in the panel, you can turn off the power to certain […]
Are Three Prong Adapters Safe?
If you live in an older home, you are sure to have discovered that there are no three-prong outlets in the house. That is not uncommon, but it is a problem because all major appliances have required three-prong plugs since 1969. So your only fast and cheap option has been to add a three-prong adapter […]
Proper And Safe Use Of Power Strips
Any electrician will tell you that if you need additional outlets in your home or electrical access in a new location, call in a professional to install the outlets. It is the only way to know that the outlet will be safe to use and will not damage your electronics or electrical device you are […]
How To Make Your Home More Energy Efficient
Research has found that most homes in the United States are only about 50% energy efficient. And what that means for homeowners is that they are wasting a substantial amount of their hard-earned money on power. In almost every home, electricity is the largest utility bill. Reducing that monthly expense by 25% or even more […]
Common Electrical Issues To Watch Out For This Winter
Many homeowners look forward to the cooler winter months and all of the holidays that come in this season. However, no one is looking forward to having electrical problems around their home this winter. But because of the added demand placed on your home’s electrical system by heating, added lights, and the use of other […]
Why Are My Lights Flickering?
Have you noticed that some or all of the lights in your home are flickering? At first, it might have been just mildly annoying. But as you notice this problem more frequently, it becomes more of a nuisance. However, there is more to it than just an odd dimming of your lights. It could be […]
Tips For Cost-Effective Holiday Lighting
Holiday lights are one of the features that most people love the most about the season. And they can be found just about anywhere, from the trees to your home’s exterior. Some very festive residents even carry the mood to their vehicle or boat. And while putting up the lights can be a bit of […]
Why Is My Electric Bill So Much?
Over the years, you are sure to have noticed increases in your electric bill. But most of the time, you chalk it up to a rate increase or added fees and taxes. Since the 1950s, the average household’s electric bill has increased to be about 13 times what it was 70 years ago. But there […]
My Light Switch Is Crackling When I Turn It On, Is That A Problem?
The only time you use the words snap, crackle, or pop should be when describing the charm and sound of a roaring campfire. If you find that onomatopoeias, words that resemble or suggest a sound, are creeping into your vocabulary to describe your electrical switches, then you have a reason to be very concerned. And […]
How To Avoid Life-Threatening Electrical Fires This Winter
Most folks know the basics of electrical safety in their homes. And while there are a few simple mistakes that are often caused by holiday lighting and excessive use of appliances when preparing a holiday feast, we will not bore you with reiterating common sense warning, other than to say, be smart. You know that […]
