So many homes these days have lots of electronic devices for everything from making toast to surfing the internet and streaming movies. However, most homeowners don’t even think about two of the most important electronic devices in their home: the… Read More
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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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3 Factors to Consider when Choosing Lighting for Your Home
Your home’s lighting is one of those features that you just don’t notice unless it’s not working. Finding lighting solutions that work for you can be a bit daunting. Fortunately, we’ve assembled this handy guide to give you a starting… Read More
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Time to Schedule an Electrical Safety Inspection!
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