Tackling electrical wiring projects can seem daunting, but with the right knowledge, tools, and techniques, you can handle these tasks confidently. This guide will break down the basics of electrical wiring and offer practical tips to help you successfully complete your DIY electrical projects while keeping safety a top priority....
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How to Boost Energy Efficiency in Your Home with Electrical Upgrades: Expert Tips from an Electrician
Increasing energy efficiency in your home is a smart way to lower your energy bills and reduce your carbon footprint. One of the most effective methods to achieve this is through targeted electrical upgrades. In this blog post, we'll explore key electrical upgrades that can enhance your home’s energy efficiency...
Understanding the Difference Between Circuit Breakers and Fuses: Which is Right for Your Home?
When it comes to safeguarding your home’s electrical system, choosing between circuit breakers and fuses is crucial. Both circuit breakers and fuses play a vital role in preventing electrical overloads and short circuits, but they function in distinct ways. In this blog post, we'll dive into the differences between these...
The Benefits of Using LED Lighting and the Different Types of LED Bulbs Available: Expert Tips from an Electrician
LED lighting has quickly become the preferred choice for homeowners due to its remarkable energy efficiency and long lifespan. In this blog post, we’ll explore the many benefits of LED lighting and provide insights into the different types of LED bulbs available, helping you make informed decisions for your home lighting needs. The Advantages of LED Lighting LED...
The Most Common Electrical Problems in Homes and How to Fix Them
Electrical Surges Electrical surges are sudden and brief spikes in electrical voltage. They can cause damage to appliances and electronics in your home. Common causes of electrical surges include lightning strikes, power outages, and faulty wiring. To fix this problem, you can install surge protectors or contact a licensed electrician...
Are two prong outlets safe? Seattle, WA
WHAT IS A TWO PRONG OUTLET? These outlets are all over the Seattle area. Older homes built before about 1960 had outlets with only two openings for a hot wire (black) and a neutral wire (white). These type of outlets have no ground wire (bare copper or green). Over time...
Kitchen pendant light install Federal Way, WA
Great lighting really ads a "little extra" to a home and certainly a kitchen area. Kitchens are a great place to invest in items that really can provide a good return when you sell. In the Seattle area having a well-lit bright home is wonderful for those times of the...
Melting breakers Federal Way, WA
My kids rented the movie "lemony snicket's a series of unfortunate events". Although the movie was a little different my kids loved it and Jim Carrie was his usuall funny self in a sort of eerie way. Well this week, we found some breakers that nearly caused a fire in...
Receptacles that cause emergency outages Des moines, WA
Coming home after work to find that your power is out is absolutely no fun. For a lot of the calls we get for outages in homes they are just for small parts of the home. Our top 5 areas that loose power are: The bathroom The garage The bedrooms...
Overheating utility wires
The splice above is from the overhead service drop. While we were doing other work we noticed the wires dangerously overheating and called PSE to make an emergency repair. This customer had a significant amount of work done. We upgraded his main electrical panel to 200 amps, and installed circuits...