Avoid Circuit Overloads This Holiday Season
Excessive amounts of holiday lighting can put a strain on your electrical system. Overloading your electrical circuits can be dangerous. It causes your circuits and wiring to overheat, which is a significant fire risk. It can damage your appliances and cause voltage drops that put your electronics at risk, too. You’ll also frequently trip your […]
A Better Junction Box for Better Efficiency
Old junction boxes generally top out at 100 amps of service, and boxes that are even older might only provide 60 amps of service. The standard for new homes is 200 amps in 2025, so it makes sense to upgrade to that if at all possible. Reasons Why an Upgraded Junction Box Reduces Energy Waste […]
How Dimming Lights Warn You About Your Business’s Electrical Issues
You should be able to rely on your business’s lighting whenever you need it, but dim lights make it difficult to get things done. This frustration isn’t just common; it’s also a warning sign of electrical problems. Let’s explore what issues might cause your lights to dim, and how an electrician’s repairs can fix them. […]
How to Prep Your Electrical Panel for Winter
As winter approaches, our minds often drift to holiday planning and home maintenance to-do lists. One area many people overlook is their electrical panel, which can be easy to overlook until there’s a problem. Cold weather causes your home’s electrical system to work harder, and festive holiday lights, shorter daylight hours and more time indoors […]
Reasons Why Lights Buzz or Hum When They Are On
When you turn on a light and notice a humming or buzzing sound, you may become concerned. The source of the noise can vary. Some issues are more dangerous than others and need an electrician to take a look. Here are a few reasons why your lights make a buzzing or humming sound. The Type […]
How Skilled Electricians Keep Businesses From Going Up in Smoke
Many people believe that electrical fires start with large flames that can consume a building in minutes. However, this is rarely the case, as problems start long before that point. A wire may have been quietly heating up behind a wall, or an outlet may be slowly melting from the inside. A breaker may start […]
Why Do My Circuit Breakers Keep Tripping?
The circuit breakers in your electrical panel protect your home and appliances. They automatically shut the power supply off when they detect a fault or short circuit, which prevents overloads and house fires. When a circuit breaker trips frequently, the cause is usually a circuit overload, a short circuit or a ground fault. Let’s take […]
Not Worried About Balanced Lighting in the Kitchen? Think Again
You can order the priciest cabinets and most contemporary appliances around, but if you ignore the concept of great lighting, your kitchen will not look its best. Your kitchen can be of any size, layout, budget and design, and you still have tremendous options on creating the perfect layers of lighting that flatter the true […]
The Cost Savings Created by Electrical Maintenance
Routine electrical maintenance completed by professionals is one way that the owner of a building can save money. While professional maintenance does have a cost, the long-term benefits far exceed such a small short-term investment. If that maintenance is continued, the cost savings will increase over the years and become quite significant. These cost savings […]
Creative Lighting Solutions for Your Commercial Space
The lighting in your commercial facility does more than just brighten a room. It can also set the mood, impact energy efficiency, and so much more. Unfortunately, many people assume that their only option for commercial lighting is the long, fluorescent tubes that people have used in commercial spaces for years. Keep reading to learn […]
