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
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3 Reasons to Purchase a Standby Generator for Your Business
As a business owner, you have plenty of things to worry about! Don’t let a random power outage be one of them. Call TriStar Electric to install your standby generator today! There’s never been a better time to choose us… Read More
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Tips for Quieting a Noisy Ceiling Fan
Ceiling fans are essential for staying comfortable during those super-hot summer days. Keeping air moving helps it stay cooler. In an outdoor setting, a ceiling fan will help to keep those pesky bugs away. At some point, your ceiling fan… Read More
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Electrical Safety for Your Swimming Pool
Going for a swim in the backyard pool is pretty much everyone’s favorite summer activity. Since temperatures here in Maryland have been pushing 100 degrees Fahrenheit for the better part of this week, you probably dove in a few times!… Read More
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3 Reasons to Upgrade to LED Lighting in Your Parking Lot
If you are someone who owns or manages a building with a parking lot, you know that keeping it safe and in tip-top shape is extremely important. One of the largest elements of your parking lot is the lighting. What… Read More
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Make the Most of Your AC This Summer
Summer is heating up here in Maryland, and we’ve already seen temperatures well into the 90s. Keeping our homes cool during those super-hot days is a big job for our AC units, and it can get very expensive. Here… 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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4 Reasons to Call an Electrician During Your Home Remodeling Project
Spring and summer are the perfect seasons for home remodeling. Most of these projects involve your home’s electrical system in some way. Light fixtures and switches, appliances, new wiring, and anything else involving electricity all require the help of a… Read More