Are you concerned about storms and the state of your municipal electrical grid? If you are, one of the ways you can ensure your home always has power is by installing a generator. However, when you have a generator wired into your home’s electrical system, you also need a transfer switch. Let’s take a look…
Do you use surge protectors in your home? Surge protectors protect your appliances and electronics from extreme fluctuations in voltage. It’s estimated that the average home experiences up to six power surges per day and 2,000 a year, according to the Copper Development Association. These surges can damage the circuits in your electronic devices. Therefore, it’s…
Are you concerned about the safety of the electrical system in your home? Your home’s electrical system is responsible for providing power to all your appliances, lights, computer equipment and entertainment systems, and today, we’ve never used more electricity in our homes. If you own an older home, it may be time to upgrade the…
When is the last time you had an energy audit performed on your home or commercial building? If you’re like most home and business owners, the answer is never or a long time ago. The truth of the matter is that your building and wallet could benefit from an energy audit. This article will explain…
Are you thinking about upgrading your home’s lighting? Light-Emitting Diode (LED) bulbs offer significant advantages over CFLs and incandescent lights. In fact, if you’ve already switched your home to CFLs, you’re probably using four times less energy to light your home than when you were using incandescent. Switching to LEDs can save you an additional…
An electric panel is often referred to as a breaker box, and it’s the metal box where all your home’s circuits are stored. If it’s labeled, and it should be, you’ll see placards next to each label stating what it controls. Knowing where your electric panel is and what it does is essential for the…