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Why Home Lighting Is So Important
People use lighting in their home everyday. It’s therefore important to have a reliable residential lighting company you can depend on. Lighting not only keeps your home functional, but safe. Without it, you could trip in dark places or even create an inviting atmosphere for burglars. It’s also important to have regular electrical maintenance to avoid power outages [...]
Halloween Lights & Your Electrical System
Halloween is the time to be spooky and many homeowners are ready to decorate their yards, porches, and landscapes to show their scary side. Many use Halloween decorations with lighting. With these, it’s important to make sure your electrical system is equipped to handle the extra load. The excess power draw can exceed your electrical capacity, overloading your [...]
Wiring and Rewiring Your Property
Rewiring your home is a good idea, especially if you have outdated electrical wiring. The computers, entertainment systems, refrigerators, and security systems available now didn’t exist when many homes were built. If your house is 30 or 40 years old (or older), and has its original wiring, an update should definitely be considered. It’s a good idea to [...]
8 Most Dangerous Home Electrical Hazards
Everywhere there is electricity, there are safety hazards. It is therefore important for every home, commercial establishment, and industrial facility to exercise caution with electrical wiring, appliances, and equipment. Home electrical hazards are especially problematic; your family can unknowingly be put at risk unless you are aware of potential issues and know what to look for. The eight [...]
Guide to Baby Proofing Everything Electrical
Babies and children seem to be drawn to electrical outlets. About 2,400 children get shocks and burns every year from playing with electrical receptacles, according to the National Fire Protection Association, and 20% of all electrical injuries involve children and toddlers. When you baby proof your home, it’s therefore important to consider any exposed electrical receptacle or component. [...]
Does My Home Have Enough Power?
Normally, your home receives 240 volts of electricity from the power company, and each wall outlet supplies 120 volts. There can be minor fluctuations in voltage, but these shouldn’t vary by more than 5%. Extreme variations can affect every electrical device in your home. If there’s not enough power, your lights may be dimmer or start to flicker, [...]
4 Things To Know When Wiring An Additional Room
Wiring a new room is a bit more complex than, for example, screwing in a lightbulb or tightening a fixture. Your best bet is to call in a professional. A Los Angeles electrician is trained in installing wiring and electrical fixtures, and even appliances and electronics. Every room is unique. Consulting a professional is just the first step, [...]
7 Ways to Save Energy in Your Garage
Wasted energy, poor insulation & poor sealing in your garage can affect your entire home. Our Los Angeles Electricians can help find areas for improvement too. Here’s how you can conserve energy in the garage. Install Insulation If your garage and home are attached, hot and cold air can move back and forth, making it hard to control the [...]
The Advantages of Dimmer Switches
One of the easiest ways to change the ambiance in your home is by altering the brightness or level of lighting to reflect the mood you want to achieve. When you need to establish that certain ambiance, there's no need to buy multiple lamps or install different fixtures when you can simply replace an existing light switch with a dimmer [...]
Why Are Smoke Alarms Important?
In most states - including California - smoke detectors are required to be installed in every home. Beyond the fact that these alarms are a legal requirement, though, why are smoke alarms so important? While smoke alarms may not seem like a necessity, they may end up saving both your home and your life. Sleeping Through a Fire House [...]
