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THE JOYS OF HAVING A SMART METER

Gone are the days of analog energy meters, and the additional cost you’d pay for a technician to shuffle to your home every month to track your energy usage.

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LED-INTEGRATED LIGHT FIXTURES

LEDs are everywhere! They have taken the lighting market by storm and have increasingly become the preferred light choice for general purposes.

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LIGHTING FOR YOUR KITCHEN

Well-lit kitchens offer functionality, visibility, and ambiance. They are inarguably one of the most popular lighting projects among homeowners looking for a lighting upgrade. Not by accident, either! Whether renovating old kitchen spaces or getting a new kitchen design, homeowners need proper kitchen lighting and power for cooking and entertainment.

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HOW BATTERY CHARGERS WORK

Batteries have become an intrinsic part of our everyday lives. Whether it is a mobile phone, emergency light, car battery, inverters, or any other electric equipment, the use of batteries is widespread. They increase the convenience for users by enabling the portability of devices.

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ELECTRICAL CHORES FOR SPRING

One would think that with the cold weather behind us, most of the electrical situations we face would be put away in the closet with the space heater. But, other electrical appliances still need our attention. Electricians see a lot of the effects from lack of maintenance.

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THE AMAZING GFCI

A hundred years after Edison invented the lightbulb, people got tired of being electrocuted and began phasing GFCI devices into common usage.

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THE EVOLUTION OF SMART SECURITY

Our electrical devices have become smarter, more secure, and more integrated than ever before. We now have electronic security programs with systems so advanced that even a doorbell can catch an intruder on film before he ever steps over the threshold.

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WHAT IS AN ARC FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER?

Thunderstorms are capable of producing rain, thunder, and lightning. Lightning can create electrical overloads in the home wiring system, which can then cause electrical damage to appliances and electronics. But, even when these devices are unplugged, an electrical problem might be within the walls.

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ELECTRICAL SAFETY INVENTORY OUTDOORS

In our last blog, we talked about performing an electrical safety inventory for the inside of your home. Today, we’re going to expand on that by listing the electrical issues a homeowner might encounter outdoors.

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ELECTRICAL SAFETY INVENTORY INDOORS

There is a considerable market for previously-owned homes, which always bring a unique brand of excitement for the buyer because it is a thrill to take possession of a home and create it into the kind of place your family needs and wants.

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FALL ELECTRICAL UPGRADES

Fall is here, and we’re all enjoying the milder temperatures. But, before the holidays, let’s take a stroll around the house because now is the perfect time for electrical upgrades and repairs.

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A SMART THERMOSTAT WILL LOWER YOUR ELECTRIC BILL

If you're tired of paying too much for home comfort, a Smart thermostat such as the Nest Learning Thermostat is a sleek and user-friendly way to reduce the energy costs in your house. A Smart thermostat can be programmed to keep your utility costs to a minimum without sacrificing comfort.

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR SURGE PROTECTOR

If you own a computer or other electronic equipment, you probably own a surge protector. Most surge protector designs serve an immediately apparent function, which is allowing you to plug various components into a single power outlet. But, there is much more to it than that.

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ENHANCING QUALITY OF LIFE WITH HOME LIGHTING INNOVATION

In the past few years, LED lighting and Smart control have suddenly been in the forefront of electrical innovation. Such lighting doesn’t just offer comfort, control, and security. It also increases the value of your home. In addition, it offers savings at the electric meter.

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WAYS TO FIND AN ELECTRICIAN

Electricity is one of those things that most people generally take for granted. As long as the power flows when we plug in an appliance and doesn’t spark or flicker, we’re inclined to not think about it.

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LANDSCAPE LIGHTING FOR SUMMER

One property enhancement which a homeowner should never overlook is landscape lighting. Not only does outdoor lighting showcase some of your home's most attractive features, but it provides essential illumination for late-night guests as well.

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ENERGY VAMPIRES AND HOW TO STOP THEM

Residential electrical device usage is at an all-time high, and as a result, more homes are requiring larger circuit breaker panels to manage the consumption of power by various gadgets.

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