Speak “spring cleaning” and your mind will immediately jump to dusting the cabinets, cleaning the carpets, and boxing up the wool sweaters. For an electrician, the term means something entirely different. It means that it’s time to check your home… Read More
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3 Benefits of a Backup Generator in a Snowstorm
Earlier this week, parts of Maryland and the East Coast were hit with a mid-March snowstorm. The snow fell late into the evening, quickly turning into rain, and was accompanied by howling winds and freezing temperatures. Many homes and businesses… Read More
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Monitor Your Generator with the App
Do you ever wish that you could check on your dog when you’re at the office? This app doesn’t allow you to call your pet, but it does allow you to monitor your emergency generator! MobileLink connects you to your… Read More
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Now Is The Time To Have Ceiling Fans Installed
The weather is starting to even out here on the East Coast. After a curiously warm winter and a few early summer days, it’s safe to say that spring is inching ever closer. As you dust off the grill and… Read More
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What Does the Yellow Light on My Generator Mean?
The bright yellow light on your generator is a friendly reminder that you need to have the unit maintained. Your generator has a series of common error codes and light signals that you’ll see whenever there is an issue with… Read More
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Keep Your Family Out of the Dark with a Backup Generator
It may have been hard for you to ignore the howling wind knocking at your window Sunday night. A high wind warning was in effect Monday, and remained in effect until 6 p.m. of that evening, with 20 to 30… Read More
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The Importance of Home Surge Protection
In any average house today, you’ll found thousands of dollars worth of sensitive electronic appliances from computers to the lighting control system. When a storm hits, it’s important to ensure that your family and your possessions are protected from harm…. Read More
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TriStar Electric is the Proud New Parent of a Highway!
If you’ve ever driven or have been in a car at some point in your life, chances are you’ve noticed the “Adopt-a-Highway” signs that are peppered alongside the road. The program is a promotional campaign undertaken by Maryland, and other… Read More
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Does your Home’s Electrical Grounding System Need to be Updated?
If you don’t thoroughly understand the importance of electrical grounding and bonding in your home, you’re not alone. Many homeowners take this particular safety precaution for granted even though it’s one of the most important aspects of any safe home…. Read More
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Smoke/CO Alarms are an Absolute Necessity
A hardwired smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector are a necessary part of every household. Sadly, three out of five home fire deaths in 2009-2013 were caused by fires in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms…. Read More