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…
Light bulbs burning out quickly? Learn how to resolve that problem here
"Dear Ken: We have a home with older wiring. I have noticed that light bulbs burn out too often. Is there a problem with the wiring? Is there a test we can do? — Bill…
Avoid electrical hazards in your commercial building with these tips
"1. Keep an eye on damaged outlets. Wall outlets, otherwise known as receptacles, are also susceptible to normal wear and tear, especially if a commercial space utilizes several electrical appliances to operate. Your receptacles have…
Adjusting ceiling fan rotation based on the current season
"It might be a weird question you never thought of, but there’s an answer. Google “What direction should a ceiling fan rotate?” and you’ll see articles from Home Depot, Consumer Reports and Southern Living. According…
How LED lighting compares to traditional lighting
"Technically, LED stands for Light-Emitting Diode. Basically, it’s a semiconductor that lights up when electricity passes through it. Electroluminescence. Today’s LEDs use less energy than the incandescent and fluorescent lighting that have for several decades…