by Zach Jones | Feb 16, 2015 | Electrical Maintenance, Tips
View image | gettyimages.com Electricity is a delicate element to work with and requires experience, proper tools, and safety to carry out effectively. Everything from making electrical connections and cutting wires to installing outlets and switches, there is not a...
by Zach Jones | Dec 4, 2014 | Electrical Maintenance, Tips
#481016667 / gettyimages.com The holiday season is upon us and with the festivities of the season come increased risks for home electrical problems and even fires. House fires represent a significant portion of fire department responses this time of year. Many of...
by Zach Jones | Oct 22, 2014 | Electrical Maintenance, Tips
Electrical devices and systems are everywhere. In the home they surround–from light switches, fixtures, and appliances to televisions, computers, and other electronic media. If you have young children at home, you will need to protect them from tampering with...
by Zach Jones | Oct 15, 2014 | Electrical Maintenance, Tips
The electrical systems in your home are some of the most important in the house. Every home needs proper wiring, lighting, and electrical management. Depending on who wired your home, it might be time for a re-do. If you have problems with your home electrical system,...
by Zach Jones | Sep 9, 2014 | Electrical Maintenance, Tips
Circuit breakers tripping are a common occurrence at home. While hopefully not too common, tripped breakers can indicate anything from a blown fuse to a ground fault. Circuit breakers ‘trip’, or shut off power to an area when one of these dangerous events occurs. The...
by Zach Jones | Jul 22, 2014 | Electrical Maintenance, Tips
Practicing good extension cord and outlet safety is important to prevent fires and damage to electrical systems. Many home electrical problems are caused by circuit overloads, power surges, and preventable fires related to items around outlets or cords catching fire....