Summer is officially only a couple of weeks away – long days, warm nights, and continuous enjoyment! Summer also brings in major heat waves throughout Texas and the best way to keep ourselves cool is by utilizing air conditioners. However, if you add in some humidity, this can cause several electrical problems this hot season...
Category: Electrical Safety
Spring for These Energy Efficient Tasks
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), as of 2020, the average Texas household consumed 1,132 kilowatt-hours (kWh) per month at a $0.1171 per kWh for a total average monthly electricity bill of $132.59. Of course, these bills differ by household, depending on their specific usage and equipment choices. Other factors, including the square...
Spring Electrical Safety Checklist
According to the Almanac, the vernal or spring equinox falls on March 20 this year. The event occurs when the Sun crosses the equator line, heading north, resulting in the world experiencing nearly equal hours of day and night. The equinox is also considered the astronomical start of spring, allowing Texans to enjoy one of...
Electrical Tips to Keep the Holidays Merry
The holidays are a joyous time brimming with family gatherings, seasonal events, and glistening displays. But, unfortunately, it is the time of year for increased expenses since you need to purchase holiday gifts, plan holiday feasts, and deck the halls. Fortunately, you can implement some energy-efficient and electrical safety tips like contacting a residential electrician when decorating...
Electrical Safety Tips for a Spooktacular Halloween
It’s officially October and, with Halloween at the end of the month, Spooky Season. That means it’s time to decorate your home with all manner of spooky animatronics, décor, foggers, lights, and props that you can use to decorate the interior and exterior of your house this time of year after ensuring electrical safety. Of...
Fall Home Maintenance Checklist
Fall invokes feelings of comfort, bringing with it shorter days and cooling temperatures, along with changing leaves that make for stunning vistas. The season also reintroduces the inviting aroma of pumpkin spice, hearty and warming dinner recipes, and the opportunity to wear cozy sweaters. It is also the perfect time to maintain your home by...
The Importance of Having a Certified Electrician Install AFCIs
Older homes, particularly those built before the 1980s, offer current and prospective homeowners with incredible charm. According to a 2018 report by the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Eye on Housing, older homes also account for half the houses in the United States. However, older homes also can have aging, outdated electrical systems that...
What is Electrical Grounding?
Electrical grounding, also known simply as grounding, refers to “intentionally creating a low-resistance path to the earth. When properly done, current from a short or from lightning follows this path, thus preventing the buildup of voltages that would otherwise result in electrical shock…” (“Grounding,” n.d.). Grounding systems for residential and commercial properties typically consist of...
When to Consider Replacing Your Home’s Wiring
Your home’s electrical system powers your appliances, whether small or major, and consumer electronics. A system consisting of various components, beginning with your electrical service connection and meter, is controlled and maintained by your local utility company. Inside your home, the electrical panel houses several circuit breakers and bus bars along with the main breaker....
3 Reasons to Upgrade Your Electrical Panel
As people purchase more electronics, possibly even adding a new appliance here and there, older electrical panels may not keep up with demand. That can create problems, such as breakers frequently tripping due to overloading the available circuits. Having a licensed electrician upgrade your electrical panel can solve this problem and prevent more substantial, perhaps even dangerous,...