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Electric Fireplace Safety
Electric fireplace models effectively heat small areas without the need to turn up the furnace, saving you money on your energy cost. For a small investment, electric fireplaces can improve that warm autumn sensation in your home. Electric Fireplaces: With realistic-looking flames and visually beautiful designs, an electric fireplace, also known as a fireplace heater,…
Read MoreWays to Maximize Light in Your House
LED lighting gives you new ways to illuminate your house. LED lighting provides excellent value for both residential and commercial premises thanks to its incomparable brightness, decreased operating costs, high energy efficiency, and low heat emissions. Over the past ten years, LED lights have quickly supplanted both incandescent and cheaper light bulbs. Take into account…
Read MoreHow to Avoid Common Electrical Problems in the Winter
Our home electrical system and devices keep us warm during the winter months. Heaters, heated blankets, lights, and other additional items are all used frequently when the weather gets cold. While these items make the cold a bit more bearable, they can also put a strain on your home’s electrical system. Winter will be here…
Read MoreFall Electrical Safety Tips
Now that fall has arrived, it is the perfect time to check your home’s electrical system. Consider the following fall electrical safety tips to help keep you and your family safe from electrical problems in the colder months: Check for loose plugs in outlets since they might overheat and start a fire. Check that…
Read MoreCould the Lightbulbs You Use Make a Difference In Your Electric Bill?
By adopting energy-efficient lighting, you may illuminate your home for less money while using the same amount of light. One of the benefits of LED lights is that an average household saves roughly $225 in energy expenditures annually by installing LED lighting, which accounts for about 15% of the electricity used in a typical home. …
Read MoreSigns That Your Home Needs Electrical Work
Make sure your home’s electrical systems are up to code before buying a new house, especially a home that needs work. However, how can you tell if the electrical systems in your house require urgent repair? Here is a list of five signs that your home needs electrical work in order to determine if you…
Read MoreBenefits of a Smart Electricity Meter
What Does a Smart Electricity Meter Do? Smart electricity meters allow customers to determine when their usage peaks are throughout a particular day. Smart meters also offer access to additional information about their electricity usage. The consumer can identify load peaks that support the electricity bill with the assistance of utilities, which will lessen concerns…
Read MoreIs It Possible to Convert a Light Switch Into an Outlet?
Can a Light Switch be Converted Into an Outlet? The answer is yes, a light switch can be converted into an outlet. If the wiring can be located at the source and one of the wires—the neutral or white wire—can be linked to the neutral source, then the answer is yes, a switch can be…
Read MoreAre there any Hidden Fire Hazards in your Walls?
Although most people are aware that using frayed extension cords and leaving candles burning unattended are dangerous habits, there are still 370,000 house fires in the United States each year that result in fatalities and billions of dollars worth of property damage. Some significant factors that contribute to house fires have nothing to do with…
Read MoreBecause of the Risk of Thermal Burn and Fire, Schneider ElectricTM is Recalling 1.4 Million Electrical Panels.
More than 1 million of the electric panels made by Schneider Electric are being recalled. The company, which is based in Boston, said that heat burns and other fire hazards are risks. It is recommended that anyone who owns Square™ D QO™ Plug-on-Neutral Load Centers contact a certified electrician for an inspection on their electrical…
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