Now and then, an appliance stops working as intended, and you think to yourself, “Might as well fix it myself!” but you might do a lot more damage than the initial failure that occurred. As tempting as DIY experiments are, you’re better off having good residential electrical services take care of the matter when it comes to…
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4 Ways to Save Up on Your Electricity Bills
A large chunk of your savings might be going into paying the bills, and everyone’s looking to figure out ways to save up on them. The average Texan pays around 128.50 dollars a month for their electricity and this number can be brought down by efficiently using power. (more…)
4 Lighting Considerations That Increase Home Security
Residential areas with better lighting are known to deter crimes. New studies show a drastically strong correlation between lighting and crimes at night. (more…)
Electrical Safety Tips for the Holidays
The holidays are a time of festivity and celebration, so it’s no surprise that many of us go all out with the decorations. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the busiest times of the year for firefighters. As it turns out, those benign little lights can pose a serious electrical hazard when proper precautions aren’t taken.…
DIY Electric Work- Why It Is A Bad Idea
A range of available DIY videos seem to make it easy to do electrical work but it can turn out to be a bad idea. Why? See this infographic. (more…)
5 Reasons to Choose LED Over Traditional Lighting
LED lights are one of the most rapidly developing technologies in the US. LED lights last 25 times longer than traditional bulbs and use one-fourth of their energy — a viable option for energy-efficient lighting! According to a 2015 Residential Energy Consumption Survey (RECS), LED lights are present in 86% of households in the US. This blog highlights 5…
Why You Should Hire an Electrician to Fix a Loose Electrical Outlet Box
All your home’s electrical outlets are placed in an outlet box and attached to the drywall. With time, the screws of the outlet box can become loose. When you pull a wire out of the outlet, it feels that the entire outlet box will fall off. If you’ve ever felt that way, it means that…
How to Prevent Pest Damage to Electrical Controls
Pests can infiltrate poorly-made structures and wreak havoc on a building’s electrical work. The most common cause for this is said pests seeking shelter. Electric control-housing units are typically well-sealed, making it difficult for larger predators to enter. (more…)
Eliminating Toxic Exposure Risk with Industrial LED Lighting
Conventional high-pressure sodium (HPS) light bulbs can lead to toxic exposure in two ways. Firstly, they’re flush with enough mercury that a single bulb has enough mercury vapor to be lethal for a classroom full of children. (more…)
A Guide to Energy Conservation
Energy conservation and efficiency are distinct concepts. Energy efficiency refers to the use of less energy to provide a given energy service. For example, LED light bulbs use 75% less energy than incandescent bulbs to provide the same service. (more…)