by Scott | Jun 15, 2018 | Electrical Problems, Electrical Repairs, residential electrical repair, Residential Electrician
Few electrical issues get such a bad rap as aluminum wiring. When properly installed (or with retrofitting to ensure safety), you have no real reason to be concerned about aluminum being used for your home wiring. At the same time, we understand the hesitation....
by Scott | Jun 8, 2018 | residential electrical repair, Residential Electrician, Surge Protectors
Wondering why whole-house surge protectors have become so popular? If you or someone you know has ever suddenly needed to replace a big-screen TV or laptop because of power surge damage, it’s no mystery. You should still use surge protectors at the outlets where you...
by Scott | Jun 1, 2018 | Electrical Repairs, Electrical Tips, Fuse
You might have heard—from a friend, a neighbor, or a real estate agent—that your old fuse box needs to be replaced ASAP. That might be true, but you have no reason to panic. Only a licensed electrician can tell you for sure if you should replace a fuse box with a...
by Scott | May 18, 2018 | Electric Repair, Electrical Problems, Electrical Repairs, Electrical Upgrades
What’s a bigger hassle than getting an electrical inspection? Being ordered to tear out wiring because the work was done improperly, for starters. Losing your home to an electrical fire would the worst-case scenario. Homeowners should get an electrical inspection...
by Scott | Apr 24, 2018 | Circuit Breaker, Circuit Breaker Problems, Circuit Breaker Repair
Your breaker panel might seem like a fixed and permanent part of the home, but it’s really just a middleman that can be replaced. The job of a fuse box or breaker panel is simply to make the distribution of power go safely and smoothly from the utility provider to...
