If you own an old home or commercial building, there is a chance that your electrical system is severely outdated. This is especially true if the property is several decades old. While you may be able to live or work with your current electrical system, it may present some issues in terms of functionality, safety,…
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4 Electrical Improvements to Increase Your Home’s Value
If you are considering selling your home, it may seem pointless to perform various electrical upgrades before listing it. While you will likely not experience the benefits of these electrical improvements for long, they can significantly increase the value of your home by making a stronger impression on potential buyers. As a leading provider of…
LED Bulbs vs CFL Bulbs
From incandescent to CFL and LED, there are many types of lightbulbs you can use to illuminate your home. While each type of bulb performs the same purpose, CFL and LED bulbs outperform incandescent bulbs in nearly every way. As a leading provider of complete residential electrical services, the team at Expert Electric knows that…
How to Reduce Electrical Costs for Your Home
There are many devices in your home that consume power throughout the day and increase your energy bill. While some energy costs are unavoidable, several steps can be taken to increase efficiency and cut costs without reducing comfort or livability. As leading providers of residential electrical services, the team at Expert Electric knows how detrimental…
Should you Hire an Electrician to Install a Bathroom Fan?
Bathroom exhaust fans are a vital element of every home that are often overlooked when they are functioning properly. Once these fans break down, most homeowners will realize how important they are and will look to replace them as soon as possible. While replacing a bathroom exhaust fan is certainly a project that you can…
Appliances That Can Trip Your Circuit Breaker
Have you ever turned a device on in your home only to have the circuit breaker trip seconds later? Due to the abundance of appliances that can trip your circuit breaker, this occurrence is more common than you may think. Tripped circuit breakers are especially common for older homes with old electrical panels and circuit…
Why Your Plugs Keep Falling out of Your Outlets
Electrical outlets are an element of your home that can be easy to take for granted. When an outlet is functioning normally, homeowners and tenants often do not give them a second look when plugging devices in. Once an outlet starts to wear down, it can cause multiple devices in key areas of your home…
Benefits of Electric Water Heaters
If you prefer warm showers or use hot water to wash your laundry, you likely understand the importance of water heaters. These units are heavily used every day in the average home, making them a vital part of your daily life. If your current hot water tank is nearing the end of its life and…
Do Ceiling Fans Save you Money?
When it comes to the intense heat of summer and the freezing cold of winter, it can be difficult to maintain the comfort of your home without drastically increasing energy costs. While central air conditioning and heating systems can produce great results, they are often quite expensive and can cost several dollars per day to…
How to Deal with Frequent Power Surges
When it comes to residential electrical hazards and problems, power surges are among the most common and most damaging. A power surge is an event that occurs when the flow of electricity in a building is interrupted and then started again. They can also occur when a device sends electricity flowing back into the system….
