Was your home built before 1950? There’s a good chance you have knob-and-tube (K&T) wiring. This early method of wiring was most common in North America from around the 1880s to the 1940s. While it’s not necessarily dangerous, the system has been considered obsolete for decades and, in some cases, can pose a safety hazard. […]
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. […]
Upgrade to USB Outlets and Expand Your Capabilities
Are your current electrical outlets living up to their full potential? We’re all familiar with the basic electrical outlet, a modern convenience for more than a century. Not much has changed in the past few decades, but recent technological advancements have made electrical outlets even more useful than ever before! How? USB charging ports built […]
Breathe New Life into Your Detached Garage
If you’re currently living in an older home, your detached garage may be without electrical power. With a professional electrical installation, you can breathe new life into this dark, dingy space and add value to your entire property! Here are a few things to consider with your electrician while you transform your garage: Meeting Requirements […]
Which Type of Lighting is Best for My Home?
Whether you just purchased a home or are remodeling your existing living space, lighting is a major factor in the functionality as well as the aesthetics of each room. Your bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and basement all have different dimensions, serve various purposes and can be illuminated in multiple ways. When deciding between surface-mounted fixtures or […]
Are your lights flickering or dimming? We can help!
If you notice that the lights in your home occasionally flicker or dim, you’re not alone. Flickering lights are an extremely common, often harmless electrical problem caused by a bad connection in a specific area. That said, it’s important to call an electrician to identify the source of the flickering. What seems like a minor […]
Don’t be left in the dark. We can help.
If you notice that the lights in your home occasionally flicker or dim, you’re not alone. Flickering lights are an extremely common, often harmless electrical problem caused by a bad connection in a specific area. That said, it’s important to call an electrician to identify the source of the flickering. What seems like a minor […]
Ceiling Fan Benefits
Ceiling fans can be an easy update to an old room and add significant circulation. This is beneficial during summer months to circulate cold air and in the winter months to push down warm air. Whether you are looking for a quick decoration update or want to make your home more energy efficient, adding a […]
Generators
We all remember the recent storms that knocked out power to thousands of customers in the Baltimore area. Being without electricity can be downright miserable. Besides not having basics needs such as a working microwave or electric stove, houses heat up very quickly with no air conditioning during the summer. A house without power can also […]
Do I Really Need GFCI Outlets in My Home?
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (better known as GFCIs) are outlets that can prevent electrical shock in areas that are near water sources, including bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms and outdoor areas. GFCIs are required by the National Electric Code (NEC) in all kitchens, bathrooms, crawl spaces, unfinished basements, garages, and outdoor receptacle locations. GFCIs were invented […]