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World Earth Hour 2017 Is Coming!
On March 25th, 2017, our little planet will celebrate World Earth Hour. Started in Sydney, Australia in 2007 by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) it is a movement started to show commitment to the planet. Individuals, communities, households and businesses around the world are encouraged to be ‘lights off’ between the hour of 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
Some Great Places To Use Led Lighting
As our dependence on electrical devices continues to grow, consumers have become more wary of leaving a carbon footprint for future generations. As a result, we search for greener options. One of those options is surely LED lighting.
Using Nest To Reduce Your Heating And Cooling Costs
Using Nest To Reduce Your Heating and Cooling Costs. The Nest Learning Thermostat is an attractive and user friendly way to reduce the energy costs in your house. You can find them here
Some Ways To Cut Your Electric Bill
Here in the Valley, the cooler months offer us a respite from the blistering high bills of summer. Many residents prefer to sign up for bill averaging programs, only to have the last bill in the series prove to be a staggering sum.
What Is A GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) And How Does It Work?
In areas where water can be present, including kitchen, bathrooms, outdoors, and garage, there is an electrical outlet with extra layer of protection installed known as GFCI or Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter.
How To Find A Great Electrician
Electricity is one of those things that most people generally take for granted. As long as the power flows freely when we plug in an appliance, and doesn’t spark or flicker, we’re inclined to not think about it.
The U.S. Energy Grid
A prolonged and catastrophic failure of the U.S electrical grid may seem like nothing but an apocalyptic science fiction for some but the truth is, this chances of breakdown are more likely than ever before.
Surge Protection And How It Works
If you own a computer or other electronic equipment, you probably own a surge protector. Most surge protector designs serve an immediately obvious function, which is basically allowing you to plug various components into a single power outlet. But, there is much more to it than that.
Give Your Space Heater Some Space
Chооѕing a portable space heater iѕ a multi-step process. They соmе in all shapes and ѕizеѕ, operate differently, аnd cover a range of prices.
Small Bathroom Lighting
We are drawn to them, these glittering bits of glass, to appraise, stare, mock, and scrutinize. What are they? Our bathroom mirrors!
Product Review: Star Shower Laser Light--a Last-minute Holiday Light Decorating Idea
Today we are going to look at last minute holiday decorations. Toward the end of November, many people find themselves particularly busy with work or other commitments, or just can’t seem to get in the holiday spirit.
Local Holiday Light Displays, Exhibits, And Events In The Phoenix Valley Area
We don’t have a white Christmas here in the Phoenix area. We don’t own snowshoes or skis or even snow suits.
Preparing For Thanksgiving Electrical Usage
While the rest of the country slowly devours the last of the Halloween candy and tries to plan the Thanksgiving guest list, the electricians’ phones have started ringing. Our customers, looking ahead at to the Thanksgiving glut of power usage, are calling to have their repairs and upgrades done now so they can maintain their electrical integrity during the holidays.
The Changing Electrical Scene
In an old movie, starring Bill Murray, numerous scenes begin with an alarm clock going off, which makes the character open his eyes to start a new day. We will look more closely at that in just a moment.
Security Lighting For Your Home
Security lighting can be an excellent environmental crime deterrent. But, surprisingly enough, when a some schools turned off their security lights, vandalism went way down. This is important to the homeowner for two things; first, that vandalism most often occurs when vandals can actually see what they’re doing. Second, because when there is usually darkness, people notice if a light comes on, such as a motion-activated security light, and it alerts them that someone is there.
Eight Facts About Your Electrical Service Panel
A circuit breaker box, electrical service panel, or load center are all terms which refer to the same thing: a metal box which distributes the power to different areas of your home. It contains the circuit breakers which protect the wiring in each of these areas from an overload situation.
The Hazards Of Five Major Kitchen Appliances
When you consider the number of heating-type appliances we have in our homes, it’s surprising that there aren’t more accidents.
Ceiling Fans For Summer And Winter
When summer comes, that means it’s time to turn on your ceiling fans. When winter comes, that means it’s time to…turn on your ceiling fans!