‘Tis the season to…update your home lighting! They say it is better to give than to receive. Well, we say why not do both? Give yourself an updated home this holiday season and you will receive more compliments than Santa… Read More
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Panel Box Upgrades in Maryland: Help Prevent Electrical Fires
Between 2007 and 2011, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reports that 13% of all home fires were the result of electrical issues, including cooking equipment, heating equipment, and electrical distribution or lighting equipment malfunction. The latter accounted for 6%… Read More
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TriStar Electric Installs Lutron Caseta Lighting Controls
Daylight Savings Time (DST) has come and gone, leaving homeowners throughout the great state of Maryland in a state of euphoria. No longer is it dark when you are driving to work. Yay! But DST does have one major drawback…. Read More
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Baltimore is in for Another Harsh Winter; is Your Electric Heating Ready?
It’s about that time…November starts this weekend. Wow! Where did the time go? Before you know it Jack Frost will be nipping at your nose. And while you would love nothing more than to cling to the last few moments… Read More
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Hardwired Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors Improve Safety
‘Tis the season to be…safer! Fa la la la la la la la! The holiday season is right around the corner, meaning daylight Savings Time (DST) will soon come to an end: November 2nd to be exact. Your attention will… Read More
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Baltimore Homeowners Can Benefit from Surge Protection
There are a few certainties in life: death, taxes, and bad weather. You can’t escape Mother Nature, especially here in Baltimore, Maryland. Sorry! But you can protect yourself from her wrath. We strongly recommend surge protecting any piece of electronic… Read More
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The Leviton USB Charger for an Increasingly Technology Driven World
Technology is such a huge part of our lives these days. Just think about it. When was the last time you left home without your smartphone? When was the last time you even left a room without your smartphone? You… Read More
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TriStar Electric Joins IEC Chesapeake
There are approximately 75,000 companies in the electrical, low voltage, and renewable energy industry across the United States. However, just 3,700 of those companies are members of the Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC), Inc. TriStar Electric is happy to announce that… Read More
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National Fire Prevention Week is the Perfect Time to Service Smoke Alarms
Since 1922, National Fire Prevention Week (FPW) has been observed in October – during the week of the 9th – to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire. The fire, which began on the 8th, but did most of its damage on the… Read More
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The Lutron Smart Bridge and App
Have you ever left the house and thought to yourself, did I turn off the lights in the bedroom? Or maybe the bathroom is the culprit. Or was it the kitchen? No matter the room, TriStar Electric has the solution:… Read More