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Holidays
The holidays are fast approaching. Make sure your home is electrically safe by following some simple rules. Frayed electrical cords are the primary cause of electrical fires during holidays and celebrations. By maintaining your holiday lights you can minimize the … Continue reading
Fire Safety
Home electrical fires claim the lives of 310 people each year and injure 1,100 more. Some are caused by electrical system failures, but many more are caused by incorrectly installed wiring and overloaded circuits and extension cords. These statistics come … Continue reading
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Light Bulbs
Every light bulb you buy has written an estimated life span of that bulb. Some even say “double life”. But have you noticed that they tend to not last as long as they should? Usually their life span is about … Continue reading
Outside Receptacles
All outside receptacle’s and/or light switches need to not only be GFCI protected, but must also be properly sealed. You would think that something as simple as making sure you have a proper seal on all outdoor devices would be … Continue reading
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Flickering Lights
Do you lights flicker when its windy outside? Usually this means frayed wiring in the weatherhead (the outdoor fitting where overhead cables from the power line come into the house) is causing a short whenever the cables move. This is … Continue reading
