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Spring Season Electrical Tasks

One would think that with the cold weather behind us, most of the electrical hazards we face would be put away in the closet with the space heater. But, other electrical appliances still need our attention. Electricians see a lot of the effects from lack of maintenance.

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Bright Electrical Ideas For Spring

Now that Spring is here, we’re all breathing a sigh of relief that winter is over and we can get back to our long days, shorts and flip flops, and swimming pool fun.

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Reasons To Hire An Electrician

“Reno,” people say, “I’m a pretty smart guy. I do well on those internet tests. Why can’t I just do some of my own electrical work? Why do I need an electrician?” This is a good and valid question. Everyone wants to feel like their money is well-spent, and our customers are certainly no exception.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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