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Free electrical inspection
May is Electrical Safety Month. We’re celebrating by offering homeowners free electrical safety inspections (a $457 value) all month long. Electricity is one of those things people take for granted, until something goes wrong. However, many potentially dangerous issues can be easily prevented. During a comprehensive inspection, our...
Read MoreElectrical inspections a must
Unlike mechanical things, like your furnace or refrigerator, electricity is something that you might not be aware of but is constantly flowing through your home. And it’s highly interconnected. Something amiss at one outlet or breaker could affect the whole system. It’s recommended to have your electrical system professionally inspected...
Read MoreAre your alarms up to snuff?
You know spring is nearly here when it’s time to move our clocks forward to Daylight Savings Time on Sunday, March 12. But did you also know the National Fire Protection Association promotes the “Change your Clocks, Change your Batteries,” campaign as a reminder to homeowners to change batteries in their smoke alarms? I thought this...
Read MoreBefore you buy an electric car
Electric automobiles make up the fastest-growing segment of the auto market, with sales up 70% across the country last year. Here in Lake County, more and more customers are reaching out to us for help with installing outlet chargers for their new E-cars. While as an electrician I see this situation from the other side—the...
Read MoreAvoid home heating fires
As we officially move into the deep freeze this month, we see customers pulling out all the stops to stay comfy. Since half of all home heating fires happen during the months of December, January and February, let’s touch on ways to avoid them. While space heaters can provide welcome warmth in chilly rooms or drafty homes, they can also...
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