7/31/15
Electrical Contractor Blog
5 Places Where You Wish You Had Electrical Outlets
July 31, 2015
Unless you had your home custom-built to your exact specifications, it’s probably not perfect. The majority of the houses we get to live in were built with someone else in mind, and sometimes for no one in particular. This creates many challenges, because each family has its own lifestyle and needs. And if you are […]
What is an Electric Meter and How to Read It
June 25, 2015
An electric meter (or energy meter) is a device used to measure how much power your household consumes. It’s typically installed on the outside of the house and is locked and encased in glass. Electric meters are supplied, installed and maintained by the electric company that provides electricity in your area or by the Maryland […]
5 Electrical Projects to Tackle This Summer
May 28, 2015
Spring and summer are two major home improvement seasons. The weather is nice and we feel a bit more motivated to finally tackle that long list of non-urgent to-dos that piled up over the winter. Are there any electrical upgrades or repairs on your list? As a Maryland master electrician, I find that many homes […]
5 Tips for Preventing Electrical Fires
April 4, 2015
Electrical fires are extremely dangerous, deadly and common. Electrical malfunction is the #4 leading cause of building fires in the U.S., according to the U.S. Fire Administration. Thankfully, the majority of electrical fires can be successfully prevented through regular electrical system checkups and maintenance. As a Maryland master electrician, I come across many homes that […]
5 Signs It’s Time to Upgrade Your Electrical Panel
March 27, 2015
If you live in an older home, the chances are good you are experiencing electrical problems every now and then. Do lights flicker for no apparent reason? Or maybe power goes out completely when you attempt to use a microwave oven while also running a fan in the bedroom? These are all signs of an […]
3 Benefits of Upgrading to LED Lights
February 24, 2015
LED stands for light-emitting diodes, which is a relatively new lighting technology. Despite being just over 50 years old, LED technology is slowly replacing widely used incandescent and fluorescent lighting we are so familiar with. You might have noticed that LED Christmas lights are about the only variety you can find on the store shelves […]
Choosing a Power Generator: Portable vs Standby
December 15, 2014
Whether you are a first-time homeowner or you just haven’t been in the market for power generators in a while, it pays to do your research before you buy. And with the US power grid rapidly aging and people being more and more reliant on electricity, the question is no longer whether you need a […]
5 Questions to Ask Your Maryland Electrician
November 22, 2014
It goes without saying that when you are hiring a Maryland electrician (or any other contractor), you should look for someone who is licensed, bonded and insured. These are the first three things you ask before pre-qualifying an electrician. In many cases, this information is available on the electrician’s website, so you don’t even have […]
3 Ways an Electrician Can Make Your Life Easier
October 17, 2014
Electricity is a great invention, and in the modern world it’s a given. However, just having your home connected to the grid is not enough to live a comfortable life. There are many situations when the home’s electrical wiring is causing problems rather than solving them. Below are a few electrical adjustments your local Maryland […]
