Electrical Checklist for the Fall: What to Do Before Winter
Fall is an busy time around most homes, as summer projects are finishing up and preparation for winter begins. Fall is a great time for small, relatively quick home projects as well as proactive tasks to make sure your home is in a safe state before the trials of winter in New England. Use our […]
Continue Reading →What to Know Before Making a Service Call to an Electrician
Trusting an electrician to take care of your home or business’ electrical needs can be difficult if you haven’t found someone reliable yet. Many electricians offer the services you need so it can be difficult to know how to choose the right one for you. Use our tips below and consider these points […]
Continue Reading →How Can You Tell if Your Circuit Breaker is Faulty or Broken?
Residential homes have electrical circuit breakers that are in charge of managing the current flows in the house. You can identify your circuit breaker as the device that you use when it trips, and you have to flip it, in order to get the electricity back on in your home. The reason this happens is […]
Continue Reading →How Do You Know When Its Time to Update My Electrical System
It comes as no surprise in Massachusetts that old homes outnumber new and renovated homes. Older homes along with being stuffy and eerie also come with even older electrical systems. Systems that usually need to be updated to fit the requirement of your electrical needs. If this suits you, and you have now realized it […]
Continue Reading →Electrical Safety Tips to be Aware of this Summer
Summer Electrical Safety Tips As the summer rolls around more and more people go outside to enjoy the beautiful weather, this also means they use electrical equipment much longer and bring it outside. There are more barbecues, night time patio events, and electrical support, whether it be for led lighting or just patio ambiance. […]
Continue Reading →Be Careful of Water Damaged Electrical Wires
We’ve had quite a wet Spring here in New England, which can be good for those of us with a green thumb. However, with the constant downpour, there can be some serious wire damage. Dangers of Water Damage to Electrical Wiring Fire Risk – You can suffer from a serious fire if there is damage to […]
Continue Reading →Why Do I Need An Electrical Inspection?
Both electrical panels and circuitry often get ignored; it is only until there is a short-circuit or constant electrical tripping that make owners call an electrician. It’s good to understand the technical intricacies in the home but there are still questions you should be asking your technical inspector. Questions to Ask the Electrical Inspector Ask […]
Continue Reading →Go Green! Electricity Tips for a Better Living
While half of the American grid is coal generated, this unfortunately, uses a huge source of greenhouse gas emissions. We can lighten our footprints by greening the electricity we do use and consuming less energy. 1. Home Energy Audit Take inventory of your home’s energy use with a home energy audit. This will allow you […]
Continue Reading →How Do I Replace a Pool Lightbulb?
Incorporating underwater lighting into your pool adds charm and a romantic appeal. Having lighting in your pool makes swimming more enjoyable and it’s much easier to have your pool water tested after dark. When the bulbs are burning out, it can be quite challenging to change them underwater. When working with water and electricity simultaneously, […]
Continue Reading →Warning Signs of an Overloaded Electrical Panel
Faulty electrical panels lead to a massive amount of injuries each year. Let’s take a look at some warning signs of electrical panel hazards. Power Outages Power outages include anything from tripped breakers and flickering lights. If your breakers flicker often, this is a sure sign that your electrical panel is overloaded. Everyone in Massachusetts […]
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