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Electrical Hazards Of A Typical Home
Modern households rely heavily on electricity-powered devices and appliances for a smooth and comfortable life.
When Should You Replace Old Electrical Wiring?
Outdated electrical wiring is more problematic than you might think.
Is It Safe To Take A Shower When There's A Power Outage?
Power outages happen regardless of one's location or local electrical grid power.
How Safe Are Ungrounded Outlets?
Ungrounded or 2-prong outlets are not up to code these days, but they’re still widely used in the United States.
Tips To Stay Safe During A Power Outage
Power outages can last for days, weeks, or even longer. Apart from disturbing everyday life, they also pose a serious safety risk.
What To Know About The Various Types Of Electrical Boxes
Electrical boxes play a key role in the electrical system of every house.
What Is Cleat Wiring, And What Are Its Advantages?
Cleat wiring is usually the cheapest and most straightforward electrical installation.
The Most Common Causes Of Flickering Lights
There are only a few types of flickering lights that people enjoy, and since it’s not exactly Christmas time, that cuts the list considerably.
When To Choose A GFCI Receptacle Over A GFCI Circuit Breaker
According to the National Electric Code (NEC), local buildings should have GFCI protection in various indoor and outdoor areas. It keeps homeowners safe from potential shocks caused by ground faults, where electrical current flows outside established circuits.
Is An Ungrounded Electrical Outlet Dangerous?
A big part of owning a home is making sure the residence is safe and protected against potential fire and environmental hazards. Since electricity is, by nature, dangerous to us, electricians prefer putting as many safeguards in place before trouble strikes.
Top Reasons For Flickering And Blinking Lights And Fixes
Flickering and blinking lights are familiar enough at home. More often than not, this isn't complicated to fix at all. Most people will replace the light bulb.
When Only One Half Of An Outlet Works
The efficient functioning of all electrical outlets is essential to ensure a trouble-free life for homeowners
Great Technology In New Outlets For The Home
With all the advances in electronics, it’s not surprising that technology has ultimately led to the residential electrical outlet. Older outlets have always given safe power, but new electrical outlets provide so much more.
Your Home Thermostat
A thermostat, while it looks like no more than a tiny device mounted on the wall, can save you a small fortune in electricity, particularly if it’s programmable or Smart.
Electrical Safety Practices
Electrical devices have become so safe, and outlets so advanced, that electrical fires and electrocutions, which used to be fairly common, are now the lowest they have ever been, even though we use more electrical devices than ever.
Home Electrical Hazards You Won't Want To Ignore
A circuit breaker that keeps tripping, a funny smell, and hot wall plates are all cause for concern when it comes to home electrical safety.
Benefits Of An Electric Fireplace
Is there anything cozier than settling down in front of a fire to enjoy the warmth and ambiance it provides? But, it isn’t without a cost: fires can create some problems along with those benefits.
Winter Electrical Needs
As summer in the Valley area has eased into less-summer weather, let’s also do a few things in our home to prepare for the advent of winter.
Your Home Idle Load
Residential electrical device usage is at an all-time high. As a result, more homes are requiring larger circuit breaker panels to manage the consumption of power by various gadgets.
Lighting For Your Pool
Because the days of summer are winding down, they're shorter, meaning it's getting dark earlier each night. We've lost almost two hours of daylight than we enjoyed in midsummer.