Archive for the ‘Electrical’ Category

How to Make Sure Your Whole-House Generator Lasts for Many Years

Monday, February 5th, 2024
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A whole-house generator is one of the most useful investments you can make as a homeowner to protect your family in case of a power outage. However, any whole-house generator requires attention to ensure it stands the test of time. 

In this guide, we’ll explore several of the vital steps homeowners can take to guarantee the longevity of their whole-house generator, emphasizing both maintenance you can do yourself and the invaluable role of professional expertise. You can always look to our team for service for your whole-house generator in Southern Vermont.

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What’s a Whole House Surge Protector?

Monday, July 24th, 2023
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In today’s technology-driven world, our homes are filled with a wide range of electronic devices and appliances. From smartphones and laptops to refrigerators and smart TVs, these valuable assets are not just convenient but also have become integral to our daily lives.

Devices like these are all vulnerable to power surges which can cause irreparable damage. To protect your electronic investments and ensure the safety of your home, a whole house surge protector in Southern Vermont, VT,  is an indispensable addition to your electrical system. Let’s take a look at why!

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How Whole House Generators Reduce Lifetime Stress

Monday, April 17th, 2023
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Love it or hate it, we’re tied to the power grid. We become so dependent on our electronics for all forms of modern convenience and comfort that we can’t think of life without electricity. It’s great, but it’s also stressful when you think about one big storm wiping that all away for a few days (or weeks).

A whole house generator is the solution. Stable, secured, and able to carry you through the roughest storms with full power to your home, they’re the ultimate addition you should’ve added sooner. Let’s walk you through why they’re incredible, and how they can melt your homeowner stress away.

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Explaining Whole House Surge Protectors and How They Work

Monday, March 20th, 2023
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The power surges, then suddenly your $1,800 refrigerator, $800 washing machine, and $600 dishwasher suddenly stop working. Sounds like a pretty bad day, but there is something that can prevent all that loss and potential electrical damage.

The one way you can have the highest chance of evading this high level of damage is through a whole house surge protector. These act as a form of pressure relief when a surge of electricity comes bursting through the lines, preventing it from frying the circuits and wires of the appliances in your home.

You might be wondering how does a whole house surge protector work to prevent this from happening in the first place. Let’s talk about that.

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Why Would You Need a Whole House Surge Protector?

Monday, September 5th, 2022

How Does a Whole-House Surge Protector Work?

spark-coming-from-power-stripOne of the most common questions we get in regards to these systems is “How does a whole house surge protector work?” This is a valid question, especially since you’re probably used to seeing power strips and thinking that these are sufficient enough to protect your appliances and electronics from power surges.

First off, a whole-house surge protector is a device that is wired directly into your electrical panel, the main hub for all things electrical throughout your home. When there’s a voltage spike, otherwise known as a power surge, this device blocks or grounds the surge so that your appliances and electronics don’t get damaged.

Read on to learn more!

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What to Check Before Calling a Professional Electrician

Monday, February 21st, 2022

woman-calling-on-landlineElectrical problems are no small thing. It’s never a wise choice to ignore signs that you may have an issue with any part of your electrical system. However, sometimes things aren’t quite the emergency you might think they are. If you suspect you may have a problem with your electric system, we’ll absolutely be there if you need us. But we like you to check a few things first… read on!

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Protect Your Household from Electrical Shocks By…

Monday, November 1st, 2021

hand-plugging-in-cord-with-electrical-shockToday’s homes have more electrical demands placed on them than ever before. Due to this, electrical safety has become a bigger concern. If you’ve upgraded your electrical panel in recent years, then you likely have little to worry about, but if you haven’t even had your electrical system inspected in the last decade or so by a professionally trained electrician, then this blog post is definitely for you. The good news, is there are some relatively easy upgrades you can make to prevent problems with your electrical system, including reducing the risk of electrical shock and even electrical fire.

Remember though, it’s always important that you trust a licensed and experienced electrician. Electrical work isn’t something that homeowners should attempt on their own, since it can create further safety issues. Our professionals are knowledgeable about current building codes and what’s required to keep your home not only efficient, but safe too. Read on as we uncover some of the electrical jobs we recommend you schedule to protect your household.

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Don’t Let These Household Problems Haunt You This Season

Monday, October 4th, 2021

We’ve all been doing the same thing as you. Everyone is walking down the stairs or their hallway, passing by the calendar, and realizing the same thing—it’s the spooky season! For many homeowners, this is the time of year when the pumpkins, gourds, hanging bats, and ghosts come out to haunt your lawn and bring some well-needed laughs or scares. Some people get their adrenaline rush from a scary movie, and others just want the candy!

However, there’s one thing that shouldn’t be haunting you this season, and that’s the energy grid of your home. As your local professional electrical contractor, we’d like to help by making some improvements to your home’s energy system and keep your home from scaring you! (more…)

Should You Have Your Fire Alarms Hard-Wired?

Monday, August 9th, 2021

fire-alarmWe’re going to assume that if you own a home, you already know how important it is that this home is equipped with a fire alarm in every room. What many homeowners don’t realize, however, is that it would benefit them to have their fire alarms hardwired into their electrical system.

Now, not every fire alarm is the same–which we’ll dive more into below. Some older homes and commercial kitchen have heat detectors in them, that are designed to detect high-heat fires in small, confined spaces. These are not as effective as the smoke detectors found in modern homes, and therefore if your household still has these in place, it’s time to consider an upgrade. Read on to learn more, as well as why your fire alarms/smoke detectors should be hardwired.

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“Should I Have a Whole-House Generator Installed?”

Monday, April 5th, 2021

whole-house-generatorThere are some things in your home that you hope you’ll never need, but when you do need them, you’ll be glad you have them. Your sump pump is one example. A fire extinguisher is another. And then, there’s the generator.

Maybe you already own a portable generator. These systems come in handy for things like heating a cooktop on a camping trip or a tailgate party. They’re not recommended—nor even considered very safe—for powering up your entire home in the case of a power outage. No, for that you’ll want a whole-house generator.

But should you have one installed? Keep reading! (more…)