Summer Electrical System Inspections Save Lives
Published June 10, 2022 65 Views
Try as we may to keep things safe at home, it’s been estimated that each year there are more than 50,000 electrical fires reported in the Unites States, resulting in approximately 500 deaths, close to 1,500 injuries, and nearly 1.5 billion dollars in property damage. Many of these unfortunate...
Common Electrical Services for New Homeowners and Movers
Published March 9, 2022 190 Views
Buying a new home is one of the most exciting things anyone can do, though very few homes, even new construction homes, have all of the electrical features that you may want or need. In some cases, the lighting may be scarce in certain rooms or not in-line with your preferred design style.&nbs...
Updating Your Home's Exterior Lighting for Improved Safety
Published December 13, 2021 259 Views
If you’re like so many others who’ve become increasingly concerned with improving safety and security at home, you already know the importance of keeping your property and all entry points well-lit. Many homeowners, however, are relying on exterior lights that barely provide any real ill...
The Importance of Annual Electrical Panel Box Inspections
Published September 15, 2021 343 Views
It’s understandable that very few homeowners ever give a second thought to their electrical box, especially when the lights are on and everything is functioning as it should. But like all complex structures, the safety and proper function of a home’s electrical box is at the mercy...
MAY is Electrical Safety Month
Published May 26, 2021 424 Views
If you’ve never heard of Electrical Safety Month, it’s safe to say that you’re not alone. It’s not one of those things that the masses get excited about, and relatively new in comparison to other well-known awareness campaigns. In our industry, though, it’s a big deal....
Finding Commercial Electricians You Can Trust in Rochester and Finger Lakes NY
Published February 28, 2021 512 Views
While they may be similar in principal, the unique electrical needs of today’s businesses vary greatly from those required by the average homeowner. The scope of each system is far more complex, there’s a lot more juice running through the circuits, and downtime can mean the difference b...
Preventing Winter Fires and Electrical Problems
Published October 19, 2020 684 Views
While there’s never a good time to suffer a residential fire or serious electrical system failure, going through it during the frigid winter months can be especially stressful. And when you factor in everything that’s been taking place throughout 2020, the process only becomes all...
Enhance Your Living Space with Specialty Lighting
Published April 13, 2020 882 Views
Of the many ways to improve the look and feel your home, having custom or specialty lighting installed ranks high among the most effective and dazzling. There are styles and designs available to perfectly complement every type of home style and décor, perfect for any home owner who&rsqu...
Troubleshooting Tricky Household Electrical Problems
Published March 8, 2020 1049 Views
It’s safe to assume that most homeowners know exactly what to do when a light bulb burns out, or when the circuit breaker trips. But what do you do in the event of more complex and confusing residential electrical problems. With the exception of those who have training, expertise o...
Practical Ways to Prevent Home Electrical Fires
Published November 1, 2019 926 Views
Electrical fires are consistently one of the most common causes of all residential fires, with many happening in the overnight hours and while families are sleeping or away from their homes. Sadly, the holiday season is notorious for electrical fires as more people use space heaters, electric...
The Benefits of Retrofitting to Energy-Efficient LED Lights
Published September 15, 2019 1015 Views
For many Western NY homeowners, deciding to upgrade an older lighting system to LED is all about energy efficiency. For just as many others, it’s a matter of enjoying more modern styling, advanced features and improved performance. Regardless of the specific reason, LED retrofitting is an exce...
Service Upgrades
Published August 19, 2019 1259 Views
Does My Home Need an Electrical Service Upgrade? There are many reasons why a homeowner would choose to upgrade their electrical system. In some cases it’s a matter of necessity, such as a catastrophic failure of their current system, increased temporary blackouts, or lighting and appliance...
The Importance of Residential Surge Protection
Published July 18, 2019 1083 Views
It’s both sad and ironic that most homeowners don’t become aware of the need for surge protection until after they’ve lost something of considerable value… some expensive stereo equipment, a computer loaded with irreplaceable work and personal data, the family’s fancy...
Swimming Pool Wiring and Electrical
Published June 14, 2019 2482 Views
Installing a new swimming pool is a complex task that many go into without considering all the variables associated with setup, maintenance and ongoing care. And while many of these can be learned as you become more familiar with pool ownership, pool wiring is one aspect that should never be a...
Restoring Lost Power in Older Rochester Homes
Published April 30, 2019 1249 Views
It’s not uncommon for homes, even newer homes, to lose power from time to time. Whether it’s a downed power line, damage at a neighborhood substation, or larger issues with a local or regional transformer, there’s not a lot homeowners can do to eliminate or prevent power loss...
3 Traits of a Skilled Electrician
Published February 9, 2019 1496 Views
Electric work is not the right career path for everybody. The risky, high-stakes work of an electrician requires special traits and qualities. Attention to detail, extreme carefulness, and good problem-solving skills are some of the top traits to look for when you decide to hire an electrician....