There have been many brand names of electrical panels over the decades. Many have been bought out by larger manufactures and then over the course time, they have gradually phased out the purchased company, thereby eliminating thier competition. But, there have been a few electrical panel manufacturers that have gone out of business due to …
There have been many brand names of electrical panels over the decades. Many have been bought out by larger manufactures and then over the course time, they have gradually phased out the purchased company, thereby eliminating thier competition. But, there have been a few electrical panel manufacturers that have gone out of business due to …
While working at a lady’s house here in Las Vegas, she mentioned that the receptacle that powers her dishwasher hasn’t been working for several months. About a year before, a handyman came in and did “some work” on the same receptacle since it had lost power to the dishwasher. After resetting all the circuit breakers …
Homeowners often ask us what they can do to improve on their electrical systems. And though there can be issues like rewiring or electrical panel upgrade, the things we always advise are whole home surge protectors in Las Vegas & Southern Nevada. What Do Whole Home Surge Protectors in Las Vegas Do? Most of us …
With the great invention of a doorbell that can serve as a camera, speaker, recorder & doorbell, this offers protection and convenience whether you are at home or not. Even if you are in another part of the country, or even another part of the world, if you have WI-FI, then you can monitor areas …
Smoke and carbon monoxide detection is invaluable, protecting you from home fires or exposure to deadly gasses. However, you need to make sure they are working at their best or else your home will become a huge safety hazard. Though the National Fire Protection Association reports that 96% of homes in the United States have …
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With everything going green, can your home go green as well? What is the difference between a home being green, smart and home automation? Simply put, these phrases are interactive with each other. Here’s how: home automation (the use of electronic devices to monitor heat/cold temperatures, CO2 levels, automatic lighting systems to name a few…) …
Electrician or Electrical Contractor our homes are the most personal, and most expensive, possession that we may have. So when it is necessary to hire an Las Vegas electrician or electrical contractor to bring them into our homes, it is easier now than ever to do some background checks on prospective Las Vegas electricians or electrical …
Las Vegas has beautiful weather…for 9 months out of the year. It is the summertime that makes us cringe when we look at our electricity bill since it spikes due to the demand of electricity that is needed to cool our places of residence. How They Save You Money It’s important to know how ceiling …
Many people try to take care of electrical problems themselves. However, if you are experiencing electrical issues, then you may want to consider hiring a licensed Las Vegas electrician. Here are some benefits of hiring licensed electricians: Cost If you hire a DIY or handyman, it may seem that you are Its the licensed electricians …
Wire management and cable management are the same thing. This is becoming more of a focal point for electrical contractors and electricians. It’s not just about bringing a wire and connecting it to where it needs to go. It is about controlling the quantity of cables, having the properly labeled, and still having enough room …
Seven ways to find the best contractor is needed to sort through the numerous choice you may have. We are listing the ways for quick and easy reference. This is by no means a complete list, but it will give you the upper hand in finding what you are looking for. Referrals When someone you …
We all enjoy watching shows that take on old, neglected house and step-by-step we watch a transformation to its former beauty. But, inevitably, there are usually problems that have been hidden for decades that come to light only when the renovation process starts. Some of these are structural, others have to do with the various …
Technology is all around us these days with many of us owning multiple devices aimed at making our lives easier. But, if your devices are not fully charged, that technology is useless. That’s why it’s important to make sure your phone and all other on-the-go devices have enough juice before you leave the house. While …
An electrical service upgrade is removing the existing electrical panel and its associated meter, and replacing it with a new electrical panel and meter. This is usually done due to end-of-life for these products. There are some different factors that would cause this to accelerate, such as a moist climate can cause rust to form prematurely. An inferior brand name, such as …
Functions of Light Lighting is typically categorized in ambient, task, accent and decorative lighting. Each category provides a different purpose. When planning the light for a home, it is helpful to understand how these different light levels can complement each other. Ambient Lighting: Ambient (or general) lighting provides a uniform amount of lighting throughout an …
LED lighting solutions are on the rise. There are more LED products and alternatives available on the market already than there ever have been for traditional incandescent and compact fluorescent (CFL), energy efficient bulbs. While some LED products might just look like any other light bulb or fluorescent tube, the variety of products, new terminology …
Simply put, the market is changing. Previously, we looked at how many watts did the light give. With the advent of LEDs, they use a different measurement to show what this lamp can generate, lumens. According to the US Department of Energy, they listed this chart: The brightness, or lumen levels, of the lights in …
People hire a Las Vegas electrical contractor to have something done that they may not know how to do, or because they do not have the time to do the work themselves. So, electrical contracting services are being purchased to solve a problem rather than adding a new problem to an existing one. How do …
Programmable thermostats range in cost from $25 to $500. But the general design is the same, the homeowner can control, by proper programming, when your heating and cooling will turn on and off, what temperatures are the minimum and maximum set points and even be able to use an app on your phone to monitor …
The home’s electrical system operates like a human being’s heart. Without a properly functioning heart, the whole body will stop working. Without a properly functioning panel, nothing electrical in a home will work. People’s hearts can develop problems due to age, diet, and genetic reasons. Panels can also develop problems. Today, there are two brands …
Many decades ago, houses had fuse boxes. It has a screw in glass encased metal element that would only allow a certain amount of electricity to pass thru. If it was too much, then the element would melt and then everything on that circuit would have no power. In order to restore power to the …
One simple issue can have many sources or combinations of sources as its root. It could be as simple as too many appliances or devices plugged into your outlets. Or it could also be that a breaker in your panel has exceeded it’s life expectancy. There are other possibilities such as faulty GFCI or AFCIs …
Everyone loves a good deal, especially when it comes to paying for unexpected home repairs. But the best deal comes when a repair has been completed properly with the correct materials and legally by a licensed electrician or electrical contractor. The best deal is the entire package: great service, a complete explanation of the problem …
Everyone enjoys making their home or office areas new an improved. But, sometimes during the course of a remodel or an addition, the “sins” of previous tradesman are exposed. How do you know what is good and what needs to be changed. Having properly trained tradesmen to inspect your home or office prior to the …
According to the National Electrical Code, there are very specific codes for hot tubs, spas, therapeutic pools, spas, hydromassage tubs and pools for therapeutic use. Each one of these can be very different for their electrical installation. So which one do you want? What if you know what you want, but the specifications from the …
Believe it or not, there is more involved than just a receptacle nearby in the garage to recharge your environmentally friendly vehicle. The National Electric Code says that there are requirements for power consumption, ventilation and the type of cable that connects your car to the receptacle. All of this is usually not explained to …
These two acronyms are basically the same thing. GFCI stands for Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter. GFI is just a shorted form of the same acronym, Ground Fault Interrupter. These devices were invented in the 1970s and have been saving lives ever since, both in the home and on the construction sites. Are your GFCIs, or …
Both types of lamps are more efficient than the previously used incandescent bulb. But LEDs, have greatly reduced in cost and have greatly reduced the amount of electricity needed to illuminate the same space. For example, a 100 watt incandescent bulb can be replaced by an LED that says its equal to a 100 watt …
Dimming/Flickering Lights – Lights that dim or flicker indicate a loose/faulty connection that require the expertise of an electrical pro for the fast detection and resolution necessary to prevent damage/fire. Outlet Malfunctions – Buzzing and burnt outlets, as well as loose outlets that cannot hold a plug, indicate a very old wiring system in need …
