When is it time to upgrade your electric service?
"Reasons to upgrade your electric service Common reasons to upgrade service include having an older home with low amperage, remodeling and adding on, or installing a high-power amenity or machine, such as a kiln or…
Make sure your ceiling fan is going in the right direction for summer
"Did you know that ceiling fans have a switch that changes the direction of the blades? And by changing the direction, you can either help cool or heat the room? TikToker Anthony Bertoncin didn't. "Today,…
Tips and ideas for integrating lighting design into your home
"Ambient Lighting The ambient lighting layer provides what the eye perceives as the general level of light in a room. Ambient lighting is delivered through the larger lighting fixtures in a room, and don't forget…
Be mindful of your energy usage while sheltering at home
"As the world works to halt the spread of the coronavirus, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, states, and cities are urging us to stay home whenever possible to avoid transmission of the disease.…
Electricians, HVAC, and plumbers dealing with more risks than ever before
"Employees at Dallas-Fort Worth-based Berkeys Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electrical are keeping their distance at customers’ doors and performing touchless payment transactions for jobs, according to President Jamie Wooldridge. “We can actually send an invoice…
Viral teen challenge poses extreme fire risk from sparking outlets
"The Newport News Fire Marshal’s Office is warning parents about a viral teen challenge involving a coin, phone charger and an electrical outlet. In a video posted on the Newport News Fire Department’s Facebook page,…
Luxury Smart Fan blends technology with style
"IoT enabled Lux 5130, redefines the traditional designer ceiling fans because of its seamless design, mesmerizing looks, BLDC Technology, IoT control, and remote-control operations. Putting comfort and control at your fingertips, the fan compliments every…
Own a commercial building? Don't postpone necessary electrical repairs
"While having and sticking to a maintenance schedule goes a long way, issues will still arise in between maintenance cycles. When this happens, it’s easy to keep the issue on hold until the date of…
Give your kitchen some illumination with under-cabinet lighting
"Do you have adequate lighting in your home? Under-cabinet lighting can help you achieve optimal illumination and customize a room's ambiance. Under-cabinet lighting is popular in kitchens to light up your cooking area. It's also…
Beware of "double-tapped" circuit breakers in your electrical panel
"Definition: When I say 'double-tap', I'm actually not using the correct terminology; this is just what a lot of home inspectors say when two conductors are connected under one screw or terminal inside a panelboard.…
These ceiling fan air filters help to collect dust and allergens
"Using your ceiling fan can be a more energy efficient and budget friendly alternative than blasting your air conditioning during the end of summer, but it can also aggravate allergies by moving dust, pet hair,…
The extreme importance of proper electrical wiring installation
"Fire officials say faulty electrical wiring caused a fire in a Bronx building that injured a baby and five firefighters. The Red Cross offered shelter and food to dozens of families displaced after Monday’s blaze…