The Benefits of Hiring a Qualified Electrical Contractor

Posted on 20 June 2016

When it comes to electricity, many people are simply lost since the field is quite technical. Most people must deal with an electrical problem at one point in their life, even though some are easy to fix it is advisable to hire a professional electrician who will deliver quality services. The benefits of hiring a qualified and certified electrical technician are many and generic, but the article will offer the important factors to consider. [Read More]

Top Car Air Conditioning Maintenance Tips

Posted on 5 April 2016

Your car's A/C unit is what allows you to moderate temperatures inside the vehicle when it is hot outside. If your car's A/C has lost its cooling effect, it can feel really uncomfortable driving around during hot summer days. In order to avoid unpleasant A/C failures, you will need to keep a close eye on your car's AC system. The following maintenance tips will help make your car's A/C system run safely and reliably for longer. [Read More]

When to Call an Emergency Electrician to Your Home

Posted on 29 March 2016

Some electrical problems in your home can wait until you can make an appointment with an electrician, but others should warrant a call to an emergency electrician. This doesn't mean just when there is a fire along the wires of your home (this is obviously an emergency), but there are many other urgent situations that should cause you to get an electrician to your home as soon as possible. Note a few of these so you know when to call an emergency electrician versus waiting. [Read More]

What You Can Do If Your Home Has Aluminum Wiring

Posted on 22 February 2016

Many older homes were wired using aluminum before the weaknesses (such as a tendency to expand or contract at a higher rate than other metals) of that material became known. This article discusses some of the options available to you in case aluminum wiring has been discovered in your home during an electrical inspection. Replace the Wiring The option of rewiring the home aims at removing the problematic wires so that you do not have to worry about the risks of having those wires in your home. [Read More]

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Simple Wiring Projects for Home Repairs: Electrical Tips and Ideas

Welcome to my blog. My name is Connie, and a few years ago, I had water leaking through my roof. It got all muddled with the electrics, and one of my fixtures stopped working. After I got the roof repaired and let the electrics dry out, I managed to rewire the fixture myself. It felt like quite the triumph as I have never wired anything before. I decided to create a blog to help others who may be interested in doing basic electrical projects, so in between driving the kids to soccer, walking the dog and weeding my garden, I plan to post here. I hope you enjoy it.

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