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Outdoor Holiday Decoration Safety

According to the U.S. Fire Administration, approximately 47,000 fires occur during the winter holiday season. With Thanksgiving weekend less than a week away, it’s time to start getting your...

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Decking The Halls The Safe Way

Working to create a festive home this season? Nothing kicks off the holidays like a well-decorated home, but you must follow some safety precautions while you prepare. After all, a little bit of...

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The 411 On Dedicated Circuits

Have you heard the term ‘dedicated circuit’? Have you been wondering what it means? Well, you can now rest assured knowing that we’ve got answers. Find out what happens as electricity enters your home...

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Dangers of Space Heaters

Did you know that space heaters cause almost 25,000 home fires and 6,000 emergency room visits each year? While some homeowners opt for them as a main source of heating during the cooler months, they...

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Dangers of Federal Pacific Circuit Breakers

If you have a Federal Pacific circuit breaker inside your home, you may be at risk! Although they’ve been produced and installed in homes for decades, this type of panel has caused damage in hundreds...

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Residential & Commercial Electrical Repair

Are you fed up with light switches that no longer work? Ceiling fans that wobble? Sparking outlets? Exposed electrical wires? Whether it’s in your home or business hazards like these can pose a...

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Protect Your Home With A Grounding System

Flickering lights, sparking wires, electrical shocks or burns. These are all warning signs that your home’s electrical system may not be operating safely could potentially cause major disasters. Lots...

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Electric Blanket Safety

Are you the type of person who’s always piling on the layers even when you’re inside? Do you find yourself frequently running to the thermostat to crank up the heat? Can’t seem to get warm even when...

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Electrical System FAQs

AFI. GFCI. Circuit breaker. Fuse Box. What does it all mean? Electrical jargon can get confusing at times especially for homeowners that have never been in the industry. All of the technical terms and...

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Professional Generator Installation

What are you going to do if your power goes out during the middle of an ice storm? Will you be like the rest of your neighbors – stuck in the dark, unable to use any of your electronic devices? Or will...

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When Should You Hire An Electrician?

You just bought a new house and you consider yourself “handy” so there’s no need to call in an electrician, right? WRONG. We can’t tell you how many times we’ve seen wires catch fire, appliances spark...

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3 Common Causes of Home Electrical Fires

Did you know that home electrical fires account for an estimated 51,000 fires each year? This comes with nearly 500 deaths, 1,400 injuries and nearly $1.3 billion in property damage. In order to...

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Why Are Safety Goggles Important?

Take a minute to think about what your life would be like if you woke up one morning unable to see. Eye injuries in the workplace are extremely common – so common that nearly 2,000 workers sustain...

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Why Do I Smell Plastic Burning?

Did you know that home electrical devices account for almost 51,000 fires each year? That adds up to more than 500 deaths and $1.3 billion in property damage. While most cases are accidents, it’s vital...

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Power Tool Safety

Break out the power trimmer. Break out the weed wacker. Break out the drills and saws and get that yard in better shape than ever this spring! But not so fast! Electric power tools can be a major...

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Checking Your Smoke Detectors Can Save A Life

Did you know that nearly 500 Americans lose their lives each year to house fires that could have been prevented with a working smoke detector? Sure it’s great if you have smoke alarms installed...

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Electrical Safety in the Bathroom

With multiple water sources, a number of electronic devices and plenty of lighting the bathroom can pose a risk of electrical shocks, burns or fires if you’re not careful. And we don’t just mean you,...

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Why is Old Wiring Dangerous?

Imagine this: you’re sitting in your home one day when all of a sudden you smell smoke. You can’t identify where it’s coming until that electrical outlet in the wall catches fire. Now you’ve got a real...

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How To Safely Dispose of Old Light Bulbs

That light bulb in the kitchen blew out, so throw it in the trash right? Not so fast. It all depends on what kind of light bulb it is – some can be thrown away without worry while others have the...

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Boating and Marina Safety: The Electrical Edition

There’s nothing better than spending a beautiful summer day out on the water. Cruising along on a boat with friends and family can either scream fun or relaxation – whichever you prefer. But there are...

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