The official start of spring is a few short days away. The new season is associated with fresh beginnings, making it an ideal time to fling the windows open, allowing natural light and air to infuse your home while you spruce it up. It’s time to grab some organizational and cleaning supplies and get...
Category: Electrical Safety
‘Tis the Season for Outdoor Decorating
Many Texans are already trimming the tree and decking the halls, not to mention creating festive holiday displays outside, bringing holiday cheer to them and their neighbors. You can drive through Conroe to see houses all aglow with holiday lights, twinkling luminaries, joyful signs, and light-up reindeer and other yard displays. Do you favor...
Don’t Be Haunted by Flickering Lights
A rare full moon, Jack-O’-Lanterns, and ghost pathway markers will provide ample lighting on Halloween night. Only one of these three sources, depending on its method of illumination, should flicker. Flickering lights are a serious issue that, in most cases, requires a professional to service electric. What is Flicker? The U.S. Department of Energy defines...
Fall Home Maintenance Checklist
While it is only August, it’s never too early to get a head start on routine maintenance, including contacting a licensed electrician. Fall brings comfortable temperatures, colorful palettes, and the scent of pumpkin spice. Seasonal baked goods and lattes can be found almost anywhere. It also brings a laundry list of home maintenance tasks...
Common Residential Wiring Problems
With temperatures in the 90s, Texans are relying on their air conditioners to help keep them cool and comfortable, so the last thing anyone wants to deal with is residential wiring problems. If your lights flicker each time the air conditioner or another major appliance kicks on, or you’re using too many surge protectors to...
3 Electrical Mistakes You May Be Making
While there are plenty of home improvement projects that you can do yourself, you should always call in a certified electrician, such as A&H Electric to make repairs or replace your electrical system. Adding new outlets, including GFCIs, should also be handled by a professional to prevent problems. Here are three common electrical mistakes...
Safety Tips for Electric Fireplaces
One of the many joys of winter is snuggling up under a cozy throw, watching holiday favorites, with a fireplace providing warmth. However, if you do not have a wood- or gas-burning fireplace in your home, you can create a cozy feel regardless of the season with an electric fireplace. These appliances provide all...
Weathering the Storm in Texas
With the continued tropical storm season, keeping you and your family safe is essential, and knowing how to prepare can save you a lot of stress. Chances are your area could experience flooding and even a loss of power. How should you prep and for how long? When do you need a professional electrician?...
Be Prepared for When a Power Outage Strikes
In short, a power outage is any sudden, unexpected interruption in electricity. It can be relatively brief or, in rare situations, considerably longer. Extended outages primarily occur due to extreme weather anomalies. Disruptions can also impact one property or thousands. The latter, however is generally referred to as a blackout. Preparing for when the...
Call a Licensed Electrician for These 4 Red Flags
“One in four U.S. homes are all electric.” That’s according to a 2015 survey conducted by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). The Residential Energy Consumption Survey analyzes energy consumption for these eight purposes: air conditioning, clothes drying, lighting, cooking, water heating, space heating, hot tubs, and swimming pools. There’s no question...