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What Household Appliances Need a Dedicated Circuit?
Having electricity is an easily overlooked luxury for people living in the United States, or any developed country for that matter. Electricity is all around us, coursing through the walls, down highways, illuminating the midnight skyline. It allows us to conveniently meet our basic needs, and being without it makes the simplest of tasks seemingly impossible. The only [...]
The Difference Between an Electrical Contractor and an Electrician
An electrical contractor and electrician have different roles. The differences may not be obvious to a layperson but are clearly defined by the National Electrical Contractors Association. While an electrician may physically come to your home to perform electrical work, an electrical contractor can be a business person or firm specializing in construction work involving the design, installation, [...]
New Year’s Resolution to Improve Your Electrical System
New Year’s resolutions don’t necessarily have to be about quitting smoking or weight loss. Saving money and conserving resources is an enticing motivator as well. Taking a quick inventory of your home’s basic functions can reveal some simple fixes that can save you major bucks this new year. Professional electricians recommend that homeowners conduct a yearly electrical inspection [...]
Holiday Hazard: Extension Cord Safety Tips
According to statistics from Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI), about 4,000 injuries per year occur due to the misuse of extension cords, while 3,300 home fires annually can be attributed to them. About 50 people are killed and 270 injured as a result. Half of all injuries from cords involve tripping over them, leading to fractures, lacerations, and [...]
The Best Fire Safety Tips for Your Christmas Tree
With all the holiday melee, cheer and jeer, it is easy to lose sight of fire safety. Keeping fire safety at the forefront of your mind when you’re setting up your decorations can really help prevent destructive, and possibly deadly incidents from souring your holiday. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 25% of Christmas tree fires [...]
How to Avoid an Electrical Overload
The typical home has many power-hungry appliances, including refrigerators, hair dryers, electric heaters, air conditioners, TVs, and not to mention lights that can easily put a circuit over the limit. Add on holiday lights and decorations and everything can suddenly go out. If your electrical system is properly installed, an overload shouldn’t cause much damage. Circuit breakers in [...]
Why Wireless Home Automation Is a Convenience
Wireless home automation increases functionality, energy efficiency, and safety. It is also a convenience that cannot be overstated. Home automation systems connect different devices and gadgets so you can, for example, set smart locks to turn on lighting or air conditioners from anywhere. You can also control appliances such as refrigerators, monitor security camera video feeds, or get [...]
Innovations in Ceiling Fans
The ceiling fan was invented in 1882 but was mainly a commercial product at the time. Their popularity ebbed and flowed throughout the 1900s and ceiling fans were mainly of Victorian style just 25 years ago. By the 1980s, fans with self-cooling motors and less-wobbly blades came about. Today’s ceiling fans are just as varied in style as [...]
The Importance of Rewiring Your Home
Old wiring, at worst, can present a serious threat to your home and family; at best, it can reduce your home’s function and value. Rewiring your home can be a complex, and expensive, undertaking. However, it can pay off in many ways. By enlisting a local electrician to inspect and replace your home wiring when necessary, you can: [...]
High-Tech Holiday Lighting Ideas
The holiday season is a time for celebrating, gathering, and brightening things up. If you’re still searching for ideas on holiday lighting, here are some high-tech solutions. It is now easier than ever to incorporate holiday lights with smart home technologies. From conserving electricity to inspiring creativity, these high-tech holiday lighting ideas are worth considering: LED String Lights [...]