Every building deserves to have a robust electrical system. Even though residential properties are full of appliances and devices that cannot run without a steady flow of electricity, commercial buildings often consume far more energy than they generate. The generators… Read More
Archive for the ‘Maintenance Tips’ Category
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Dealing with Your Home’s Circuit Breaker
If you’ve noticed your lights flickering, it’s not always because of the weather. It’s just as plausible that your circuit breaker is struggling to keep up with the demand for electricity in your home. Many different devices all run on… Read More
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The Importance of Surge Protection
Even with how advanced weather forecasting can become, you never know when you’ll find yourself caught in a major storm. It will be so severe it will feel as though the heavens have opened. Overlooking the surge protection measures in… Read More
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Now is the Time to Have Ceiling Fans Installed!
Spring is finally here on the East Coast. It has been a long, cold winter and everyone is ready for spring to start warming things up. As you begin to prepare your wardrobe and your landscaping for the coming season, you should… Read More
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Electrical Upgrades that Yield High Returns on Your Investment
Putting your home on the market can be a busy time. You’re meeting with your realtor, cleaning, packing, and making sure everything is staged well. The last thing you’re going to be thinking about is electrical upgrades. Actually, it might… Read More
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Caring for Your Electrical System During Holiday Vacations
The time of year from the end of November until the first week in January sees a whole lot of traveling. Many families travel to see friends and relatives for the holiday season. In most cases, this means that their… Read More
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What’s Making My Light Bulb Flicker?
It’s a pretty common occurrence in many homes: one day you turn on your lamp or other light fixture, only to discover that one of the light bulbs is starting to flicker. So, annoyed, you turn off the power and… Read More
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Troubleshooting a Malfunctioning Circuit Breaker
Have you ever been drying your hair in the morning, only to have the power in your bathroom randomly cut off? What about having everything shut off if you try to use the microwave and the toaster at the same… Read More
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Caring for Your Home Electrical System while on Vacation
Your vacation is a time for you to relax and hang out with your family. When most families are preparing for a vacation, there is a frenzy to get all the laundry done and pack bags. Everyone is so focused… Read More
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Is it Time to Upgrade Your Electrical Panel?
You’ve probably seen your electrical panel a bunch of times before. It’s a grey box hanging on the wall, usually in the basement. You open the little door on the front has a bunch of switches, called breakers, inside that… Read More