We live in a modern world where electricity is part of everyday life. Sadly, electrocution claims the lives of 400 people each year in the US. Homeowners and electrical hazards don't mix, which is why you need to hire a professional electrician. When you hire a pro, you save yourself time, money, and headaches when [...]
Are you experiencing flickering lights or a constantly overloaded circuit breaker? With an average of 44,880 home fires involving some kind of electrical failure or malfunction each year, getting on top of common electrical problems could be more important than you think. Whether it's the circuit breaker getting overloaded or dead outlets popping up around your [...]
Is your home feeling a bit drab, or worse, a little outdated? Are you looking to change up your living space into something more modern and trendy? Integrated lighting is rising in popularity, especially as more people want to move to LEDs, which are much more energy-efficient. This saves you money in the long run. [...]
About 6.8% of all home fires are due to an electrical malfunction. While cooking takes a massive lead at 50.2% for being the cause of home fires, electrical malfunction is still the fourth highest-ranking cause on the U.S. Fire Administration's list. A circuit breaker box is meant to run quietly. So, if you notice any [...]
Hiring an electrician can be expensive, and you'll waste time waiting. When you do it yourself, you can get the job done faster and save money. Is your electrical outlet not working? Do you know how to do an electrical outlet repair? What are the key steps you should take no matter what the problem [...]
Each year, electrical burns or shocks land up to 10,000 people in US emergency departments. Some electrical burns are even so severe they comprise 4% of burn center admissions. Household exposures, in turn, make up a considerable portion of those injuries. That should already tell you how crucial it is to hire an electrician for [...]
Did you know that the three largest categories of electricity consumption include air conditioning at 17%, space heating at 15%, and water heating at 14%? We use electricity in almost every area or room in our house, whether it's a lamp or the AC, it's everywhere Electricity and our appliances come with issues that arise [...]
Your electricity is the most commonly used system within your home. It is responsible for keeping your lights running, your television on, and all your appliances doing their job. When it's working as it should, it is often overlooked but when there is an issue, you can find yourself in a dangerous situation. While many [...]
Do you want to control your oven, lights, blinds, and thermostat all on one handheld device? Well, you're in luck. By 2025, it's expected that over 481.9 million homes worldwide will be equipped with smart technology. Home automation technology or "smart home technology" allows you to control every facet of your home through the internet. [...]
Did you know that there are 51,000 electrical fires in the United States every year? These account for 500 deaths and more than $1.3 billion in property damage. It is one of the main reasons that, when you are hiring a professional electrician, you need one that is licensed and insured. Unfortunately, there is a [...]
