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Getting To Know Your Electric Panel

Getting To Know Your Electric Panel

What does your electric panel do? You may know the service panel as the breaker box, while in the trade it’s officially called a load center. The main service panel is like the switchboard for all the electricity in the home. It receives the incoming power from...
LED Bulbs and Fixtures For You Home, What Works Best?

LED Bulbs and Fixtures For You Home, What Works Best?

1. Install LEDs where you’ll use them most LED bulbs are still expensive and so, unless you have the budget to replace all the bulbs in your home at once, you’ll have to replace bulbs as they burn out. In the long run, your investment will pay you back in energy...
Do You Need An Electrician To Install A Chandelier?

Do You Need An Electrician To Install A Chandelier?

Standard electrical boxes have a maximum load rating of 50 pounds. Most full-size chandeliers are too heavy to hang from a standard box. Therefore, if your new fixture weighs more than 50 pounds, you must install an appropriate support system. Plan to hire an...
Are You Prepared For Hurricane Season?

Are You Prepared For Hurricane Season?

The 2019 Atlantic hurricane season officially begin on June 1, 2019, and end on November 30, 2019. North Carolina State University released their forecast on April 16, predicting slightly-above average activity with 13-16 named storms, 5-7 hurricanes and 2-3 major...
What should you look for when hiring an electrician?

What should you look for when hiring an electrician?

Whether you need a ceiling fan installed, a whole house generator, flickering lights inspected, or you are having your home remodeled, you need to know what to look for when it comes to a good electrician. From new homes to older homes, at some point you will need...