Spring weather means that homeowners start more indoor renovation projects, as well as outside work with pressure washers and other power tools to spruce up their homes. It’s important that your home’s electrical system, along with the receptacles and wiring in the appliances or tools themselves, are properly grounded.
Older Circuit Breaker Panels Could Be Unsafe
Get an Electrical Inspection to Be Safe
If you have just bought an older home or rental property to renovate, flip or to call home, you might be looking at outdated knob and tube wiring or fuses instead of a circuit breaker panel. Continue reading
When Do You Need an Electrical Inspection?
Owning a home is a big achievement, especially today with the rising cost of living. Whether you are new to home ownership, or have been on the property ladder for decades, you will most likely feel a mixture of two key things – love for your home, and a sense of responsibility.
Having an electrical inspection is one of those “responsibility’” things that might not appeal to you at first. But if you look at not only the importance of these checks, but the peace of mind they bring and even the money they can save you in the long term, you will no doubt be welcoming your next inspection with open arms. Continue reading
5 Things to Teach Your Kids About Electrical Safety
Don’t Let Them Learn By Accident
Young children love to explore, and are curious about the things they find, both inside and outside of your home. If you have kids, you most likely have used outlet protectors and told your young children to not touch or try and put anything into a power outlet. As your children get older, giving them more information about how electricity works and its dangers will help to keep them safe — just remember to keep your lessons simple so they don’t lose interest. Here are five important safety tips to share with the kids in your life. Continue reading
How to Prepare for a Power Outage
Winter Brings Added Risks
Ice storms, subzero temperatures, and wind can cause unexpected power outages during the winter months. Not having electricity in cold weather can be much more than an inconvenience. Worst case scenario? You and your family might need to find another place to stay to keep warm. If you are faced with a short-term outage, there are things you can do to be better prepared and make sure your family is comfortable. Continue reading
