The Top Signs for Knowing it is Time to Rewire a Home

Rewire House

There are several reasons why a home may need to be rewired. Some of the signs to watch out for are covered below, but the primary reason a home should be rewired is to avoid an electrical fire. Did you know that over half of home electrical fires are due to wiring problems, most of…

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Holiday Lighting Safety Tips

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“Is your house on fire? No, Aunt Bethany, those are the Christmas lights.” If you don’t get the reference, do yourself a favor this holiday season and catch the classic National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. It is sure to become an instant favorite! Even if you don’t plan to use “250 strands of lights…100 individual bulbs…

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Five Electrical Safety Tips to Stay Safe this Winter

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The transition from one season to another makes for changes in how you use your home and its appliances. Staying comfortable while spending more time indoors, along with all of the festivities we celebrate during late fall and winter, can mean an increased risk of electrical issues. After all, electrical fires are the leading type…

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Why It May Be Time to Replace Your Electrical Panel

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An older couple recently had issues with their microwave, so they decided to replace the appliance with a new model. Shortly after installing their new microwave, however, they began experiencing strange electrical issues. From different circuits losing power to breakers tripping in the electrical panel, the issues persisted. Following yet another outage in the home,…

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The Reasons Why You Should Hire an Electrician

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While there are many projects safe to be tried as a DIY around the house, there’s no such thing as a basic electrical repair. Recent data from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission show that there are more than 400 electrocutions in our country each year. That might not sound like a lot, but this…

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