Energy bills represent one of the largest costs of living, whether you’re a homeowner or live in an apartment or condo. No matter what weather extremes you may face, summer heat or winter cold, there are several ways to keep your energy bills manageable. Here are some tips: Change Filters Often Air-conditioning units and heating…
At home, we have numerous electrical appliances. All these work on the specific voltage under the given electrical technology. If a sudden spike occurs in voltage, can you guess what will happen? Your electrical device will stop working immediately! A surge protector acts as the first line of defense in sudden power surges above standard…
A brownout, often called a voltage slump, is a voltage drop in your electrical system. The name brownout comes from the color of the bulbs, which typically turn brown due to dimming when the voltage drops. In some cases, brownouts may deliberately be brought on by electrical companies to prevent complete voltage drop (blackouts). Brownouts…
Problems with electricity mean your office or household comes to a standstill. To save on money, you may seek the services of an unlicensed electrician or do the electrical repair yourself to get a sense of accomplishment from a successful repair. Unfortunately, electrical repairs do not count as one of the easy and safe home…
Even though you may be an avid DIYer, making electrical changes isn’t as straightforward as other home projects, such as painting walls or laying down hardwood floors. Sorting through all the necessary wires and circuits to install new lighting or outlets can be difficult, if not dangerous, for the average person to do on their…
The truth is that power surges occur more frequently than you think. Perhaps you thought that it happens every once in a while, maybe when there’s a lightning storm. Amazingly, for an average home, a power surge actually happens about 20 times a day. Half the time, there’s no outside cause. It’s true that these…
Tired of fighting with an outlet that can’t seem to work consistently? We know just how maddening that can be! The experts here at Speedy Electric are here to talk to you about how to troubleshoot and handle a dead outlet, and when it’s time to call in the specialists. Like any good troubleshooting or…
In some of your reading, you’ve likely seen people mention “ungrounded” outlets in homes and buildings. But what makes an ungrounded outlet such a negative? Are they dangerous? Our certified electricians are here with answers to your questions about ungrounded outlets. What Is an Ungrounded Outlet? Ungrounded outlets can be identified by looking at the…
For some, the holiday season starts the day after Halloween, while others prefer to wait until they’ve carved into the Thanksgiving bird to decorate their home in red and green. Whether you’re an early bird or a week-of decorator, the most important thing about decorating for the holidays is being sure that you do it…
Energy experts agree that the incandescent bulb is rapidly becoming a thing of the past. In fact, in 2007, Congress passed the Energy Independence and Security Act, which requires that all light bulbs sold on the market have a 30 percent increase in efficiency over today’s standard incandescent bulbs. The law has already meant…
