If you are conscious about your heating and cooling costs, changing your ceiling fan direction can be a beneficial step towards cutting costs and increasing efficiency. If you weren’t already aware, there is a separate ceiling fan direction for summer versus winter. They are designed to perform differently for versatility in different seasons and climates. …
Electrical work is almost always better left to the pros, and for good reason. For starters, you can become seriously hurt or even killed if you were to be shocked or electrocuted. Secondly, faulty electric work is a fire hazard that can cause total destruction of your property. Lastly, the money you intended to save …
Have you ever found yourself coming up short when trying to articulate different electrical concepts? Maybe you’re familiar with the basic concepts of electricity but you could use a quick refresher in an easy-to-understand format. Well, you’ve come to the right place because we get these types of questions all of the time! The Difference …
The electrical panel in your home or business is equipped with different types of circuit breakers designed to make sure that your electrical system doesn’t arc, overheat or cause a fire. Circuit breakers are a critical component in providing the electrical service we all take for granted. There are 3 main types of breakers with …
City wide power outages don’t happen often, but it’s important to be prepared. Lightning strikes, thunderstorms and car accidents can cause outages. Here’s how to be prepared: Have an Emergency Plan for Power Outages All Nevada residents should have an emergency plan to deal with power outages. A home should have items such as flashlights, …
Electricity is everywhere. Our homes and businesses are powered by electricity, and it even comes right out of the sky. Electricity can cause a shock if it comes into contact with you or any other conductive material. Electric shocks are often caused by faulty appliances, or appliances coming in contact with water. Damage to electrical …
If you’ve made the switch to LEDs, or if you’re planning to, you may have come across the term “lumens.” Lumens are a measurement of the brightness of a light, but shouldn’t be confused with watts. Look at Lumens Not Watts For decades, we’ve all grown accustomed to purchasing and using traditional, incandescent bulbs, and …
Habits that will make your kitchen appliances last longer are worth forming. It’s always a big inconvenience when an appliance suddenly stops working. We get so used to our fridges and microwaves working correctly that when they stop it can really put a cramp in our normal routines. Here are simple steps you can take …
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What is a GFCI Outlet? A GFCI, or ground fault circuit interrupter is a device that is designed to break–or interrupt–a circuit whenever it senses an imbalance or ground fault. An outlet with a GFCI protects the wiring and the receptacle itself from overheating or causing a fire. GFCI outlets also minimize the risk of …
Have you installed carbon monoxide detectors? You keep your family safe with smoke detectors, but do you also have carbon monoxide detectors in your home? Like smoke detectors Co2 detectors are a must for peace of mind and keeping your family safe. What is Carbon monoxide? Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas composed …
