Signs You Should Call a Licensed Electrician
Whether it’s your business or your house, making sure your electrical systems are running properly and efficiently is vital in keeping you and your family safe
Electrical Panel Upgrade: Do I need it?
The electrical panel is one of the most important components of the house. The electrical panel provides power to the whole house. Below are some reasons a homeowner may decide to hire a licensed electrician to perform an upgrade. YOU’RE MAKING ADDITIONS OR UPGRADING YOUR HOME If you’re adding a room, converting a garage …
Electric Car Charger Outlet Requirements
Owning an electric car has many benefits. You will save money on fuel consumption and can feel good about your carbon footprint. You’ve probably pictured these positive outcomes a lot in your decision to go to electric. What you might not have thought about is the way you will charge that vehicle and the electric …
Benefits of Landscape Lighting
Landscape lighting has always been a great way to easily improve the look, functionality and feel of your home. Whether you’re looking to radically improve that curb-side appeal, or improve upon the relaxing atmosphere in the backyard, landscape lighting can be a great way to accomplish this goal! You might be thinking to yourself that …
Lumens and Watts: What’s the Difference?
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 …
GFCI Outlets: What You Should Know
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 …
Carbon Monoxide Detectors for Peace of Mind
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 …
Should You Upgrade to LEDs?
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 …
Building Permits for Electrical Projects
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 …
How Dimmer Switches Work and the Advantages they Provide for Your Home
Dimmer switches are simple electronic devices that are used to control the brightness level of lighting. Many homeowners have dimmers installed to control lighting, save money on their electric bills or as an extended feature of their security system. Dimmer switches can easily be installed by electricians or by people who are knowledgeable about hooking …
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