The season is changing, and that means different demands on your home’s electrical system, is your system ready to handle the demand safely? The best way to make sure everything is running smoothly and safely is to call TriStar Electric… Read More
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Benefits of Installing a Standby Generator Before Cold Weather Arrives
Even though the days are still quite warm here in Maryland, the nights are getting cooler. Before we know it, the days will be cooling off too. You definitely don’t want to lose power (and heat) during those frigid winter… 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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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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Preparing Your Home for a Hurricane
Hurricane season has arrived, and for those of us on the East Coast of the US, it’s starting with a bang. Hurricane Florence is expected to be one of the worst hurricanes to hit this part of the country in… Read More
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Advantages of Investing in LED Bulbs
Lighting your home is essential. For many years, the only light bulbs that were widely available to light our homes were incandescent light bulbs. They were available in a wide variety of strengths and had to be changed every couple… Read More
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Troubleshooting a Malfunctioning Pool Light
Lighting your pool can be a somewhat complicated task. There are many factors involved, such as the presence of water so close to electrical components, placement of lights, the size of the pool, and many others. When your pool light… 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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Saving Energy at the Office
When you are the boss and have a business to run, you will want to save money in as many ways as possible. Saving energy is always a wise decision to make both from an eco-friendly perspective and a financial… Read More