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Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Residential Electrician

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Your home is likely your largest investment, so when hiring a residential electrician it only makes sense to do some homework. Here are some questions you should ask before hiring a residential electrician Are They Licensed?  Beyond a business license, every state has licensing requirements for electricians. In Nevada, residential and commercial electricians are governed …

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Important Extension Cord Safety Tips

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Extension cords are handy, affordable and present in most homes. As handy as they are, improperly using extension cords are a common cause of electrical shock. Read the tips below to be sure you’re using extension cords safely.  Stay Safe Look for testing laboratory approvals and make sure your extension cord is rated for the …

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Dedicated Circuits

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What is a dedicated circuit? Like its name, a dedicated circuit is a type of electrical circuit that is dedicated to one appliance or fixture. They are recommended for critical-use appliances in your home and are meant to prevent overloads in your electrical system. Appliances can access all energy they need to function properly, and …

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Understanding Electrical Basics in Your Home

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Electrical Basics Every Homeowner Should Know Electricity is one of the most important developments in history. Electricity has made it possible to keep our homes well-lit, convenient, and comfortable all year long. Never is this more obvious than when something interferes with the normal performance of the electrical system in the house, and we all …

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Should You Upgrade to LEDs?

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Light-emitting diode (LED) lights—lighting produced by an electrical current through a microchip—have several advantages over incandescent lighting products that should compel homeowners to upgrade to this form of lighting. That said, given that LED lighting benefits are economical, environmental, and medical in nature, businesses have equal incentive to move away from incandescent and compact fluorescent …

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Easy Ways to Improve the Lighting in Your Home

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If you find that the lighting in certain areas of your home is lacking in quality or overall ambiance, it is time to re-think what lighting sources you have. Here are some easy ways to improve the lighting in your home. Improve Lighting in Your Home by Having Flickering Lights Fixed Before you start to …

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Troubleshooting Tips for Faulty Outlets

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A faulty power outlet can mean anything from a small inconvenience to a major business problem, depending on when and where your outlet decides to quit working. There are times to troubleshoot the outlet yourself, and other times you should call a professional electrician for help.  Is it a Serious Electrical Problem? The first thing …

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Building Permits for Electrical Projects

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Although obtaining an electrical building permit for your project or remodel may seem like a chore, permits are beneficial to both homeowners and contractors. First, let’s look at scenarios in which you need, by law or code, an electrical permit in Nevada, then we’ll discuss why it’s a good idea.  Do You Need a Building …

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