Outdoor Lighting Tips for Summer: The Do’s and Don’ts
Summer evenings beckon people to come outside and enjoy the long evenings. It’s your lighting choices that either elevate the experience or work quietly against you. If things are too bright, the atmosphere feels harsh. If they’re too dim, it’s impractical. Finding the right balance matters more than you might expect, particularly when visibility, insects, […]
Understanding Typical EV Charging Times
If you have an EV or want one, keeping it charged is essential. However, charging an EV typically takes longer than refueling an internal combustion vehicle. Here’s what you need to know to understand your charging options and how long they take. A Word on Battery Capacity Before we dive in, it’s important to know […]
Prevent Electrical Damage With These Top Surge Protection Tips
Between 60% and 80% of all power surges that result in damage originate within the home. Internal surges due to issues like large appliance cycling can cause devastating electrical damage. Here are the top expert recommendations to protect against them. Maintain Your Electrical System Schedule a comprehensive electrical inspection at least every few years. Upgrade […]
Improve Your Lighting Efficiency with These Spring-Cleaning Tips
Spring cleaning is an annual ritual for many homeowners. You open your windows and doors and get to work removing all the dust and clutter that piled up over the winter. Besides the usual decluttering and deep cleaning, you need to focus on your lighting to improve it and save money on your energy bills. […]
5 Causes of Electrical Panel Overload and How to Solve Them
Is your electrical panel putting your home at risk? When the current flowing through an electrical panel exceeds its capacity, it becomes overloaded. An overloaded circuit can lead to potentially catastrophic hazards, including electrical fires, melted components and breaker malfunctions. If you’re dealing with an electrical panel overload, here are five possible causes and how […]
Inside the Service: What a Pro Does to Your EV Charger
When you schedule a service for your EV charging station, the technician is not going to just come to your house, wipe things, quickly look at the lights, and hand you a bill. Since your charging station consumes more electricity than almost anything else in your home, it’s essential that you maintain it with the […]
Lighting Tips: Options for Improving Smaller Spaces With Lighting
Lighting for smaller living spaces must be strategic to maximize your efforts. Functionality is just part of the challenge, and how you use the space defines what functions it serves. Lighting can make these limited spaces appear more spacious. You can also use lighting to make the room more comfortable. Electricians can create strategic lighting […]
Money-Saving Opportunities: Why You Need Whole-Home Surge Protection
Whole-home surge protection can prevent many unwanted circumstances and hazards. It is just plugging in a power strip, and then, voila, everything is protected. Whole-home surge protection creates protection points for your entire electrical system and everything connected to it. Power surges can prove disastrous, especially during severe storms. Consider all the reasons you need […]
Winter Weather Affects Outdoor and Indoor Lighting
The colder temperatures of winter can affect your lighting both inside and outside of your home. There are certain aspects of light bulbs, fixtures, and electrical systems that you likely don’t realize will be negatively impacted by the snow and cold. For this reason, it’s important to gain an understanding of some basics and always […]
5 EV Charging Tips to Trim Electricity Bills in the New Year
If you own an EV, you likely already know that you can save money by charging it at home. However, you may not know that there are ways to maximize your savings when doing so. To help, here are five tips to help you trim your EV charging energy bills in the new year. 1. […]