Nearly every home has multiple power strips in use at any given time. With all the electronic devices we have come to depend on, we need the extra plugs to power everything. While they are quite handy, these types of… Read More
Archive for the ‘Electrical Safety’ Category
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Installing Whole Home Surge Protection
Protecting your home and all the electronic devices you rely on from electrical surges is even more important as the winter months approach. Severe weather can do serious damage to your home’s electrical system, as well as your electronic appliances… Read More
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4 Smart Electrical Upgrades for Your Home
Are you thinking about upgrading the electrical system in your home? As your system ages, its efficiency will start to decline. You can improve the electrical efficiency (and resale value!) of your home by completing these electrical upgrades.
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Tips for Childproofing Your Electrical Outlets
Children are super curious by nature. When you’ve got little ones around, it’s especially important to be vigilant about safety in all parts of your home. One aspect of your home that can be especially dangerous for your tiny humans… Read More
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Why Is My Light Switch Buzzing?
If any of the light switches in your home or office are making a buzzing, crackling, or popping noise, it can be highly disconcerting. Those are supposed to be quiet, right? Any noise your light switch makes besides the “clicking”… Read More
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TriStar Electric is Celebrating National Dog Day with Some Pet Safety Tips!
National dog day is Sunday, August 26, 2018! We can’t think of a better way to celebrate than with some tips to help our valued customers make sure their pets stay safe from common electrical hazards. Your pets are part… Read More
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Tips for Testing Your Home’s GFCI Outlets
GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) outlets are an essential safety feature in any home. The way they work is that when the internal sensor detects too much moisture, the outlet will stop supplying electricity. Since water is a conductor of… Read More
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Do you Need to Schedule an Electrical Inspection?
Any time you need to assess the safety and overall condition of your home’s electrical system, it’s time for an electrical inspection. Did you know that over 50,000 electrical fires happen every year in the US? Ensuring the safety of… Read More
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Prevent Costly Future Water Damage with a Dedicated Circuit for Your Sump Pump from TriStar Electric
Tristar sends our thoughts and prayers to all those who have lost due to the heavy rains and floods of this year, especially those in Ellicott City and the loss of National Guard Sergeant Eddison “Eddie” Hermond, who was trying… Read More
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Beware of Electrical Damage from Spring Storms!
Spring is with us here in Maryland. Birds are chirping, bees are buzzing, and allergies are getting us all! One thing that we have to look out for is those spring and summer storms. The lightning that often accompanies rain… Read More