Halloween is just around the corner, so we thought we’d share information about vampire energy – also called phantom energy. Many families are working and attending remote school from home right now. This means that lights are on for more hours of the day and more devices are sucking energy, all placing an extra burden […]
Category: Energy Savings
Keep It Cool: Benefits of Ceiling Fans
Sunnier days and warmer nights are finally upon us! Ceiling fans are an excellent and energy-efficient way to prep your home for maximum cooling satisfaction. Benefits Energy Efficient Ceiling fans can lower your energy costs and consumption by up to 40%! Because the fan cools so well, you can set your thermostat higher, thus saving […]
Lower Your Energy Bill
Some of us still haven’t recovered from July’s heatwave – our bodies or our pockets. Many people are seeing high electric bills this time of year because, in extreme heat, our air systems are working hard and using a great deal of energy to maintain the desired inside temperature. According to BGE, the residential summer […]
4 Projects to Tackle on Your Summer Staycation
Summer is in full swing, and many of us are dreaming of a relaxing vacation. This year, one in four Americans are skipping the traditional vacation, opting instead for a staycation. Staycations can be just as fun as traveling, without the added expense. Plus, they give homeowners a chance to scratch a project (or two) […]
5 Ways to Save Money on Your Electric Bill this Summer
Summer is nearly here, and the temperature is rising. You’re tempted to run the air conditioning on full blast but wait…don’t do that! You want to save money this summer, not waste it. Follow these simple tips to keep your electric bill low and spirits high. 1. Switch to a smart thermostat You might be […]
Pico Wireless Control
The Pico Wireless Control: Convenient and Practical Wouldn’t it be nice to control your lights when you pull up to your house late at night or when you’re settled in bed and see that you forgot to turn off your yard lights? How about when your garage is dark, and the light switch is on […]
Take Advantage of These 5 Electrical Safety Spring Cleaning Tips
Spring is right around the corner! These next few weeks are traditionally the time of year we clean the house, clear the clutter, and finally find the time to really get our house in order. Electrical inspections may not be part of your annual checklist, but as the temperatures start to warm, consider some of […]
How to Heat Your Home (Safely) this Winter
As temperatures drop this winter, your first reaction may be to crank up the thermostat. But then you remember what it costs to heat your entire home and wonder if there are better options available. Let’s look at a few other methods to keep warm in the coming months. Wood-Burning Fireplaces Traditional fireplaces look great […]
Dimmer Lighting
As the leaves begin to change this fall, so will the time the sun begins to rise. There’s nothing worse than waking up on a dark morning and being greeted by lights that are too bright, but Milton Electric has a solution: dimmer light switches! Dimmers not only give you the option to control the […]
Advantages of Installing Timers for Your Lights
Summertime is nearly here, as we’ll soon enjoy the longest day of the year. One of our most popular requests in the summer is timers for exterior lighting. Here are just a few benefits of installing timers around your home: 1. Safe When darkness falls, we turn on our lights. It’s natural and (almost) automatic. […]