Each year electrical fires are responsible for over 50,000 residential fires. Most people think their home is safe, but few understand the risks and causes of electrical fires. The best defense against an electrical fire is knowing what causes them…
How to Choose Exterior Light Fixtures
Does your back porch light seem too dark? Is your front entryway not as inviting as you’d like? Adding new exterior lighting can dramatically transform how you experience your home at night. Updating outside fixtures can bring new life to…
How Electricity is Generated for Your Home
When we want light, we flip a switch, and the light comes on. Pretty simple. But at the same time, we know that it’s quite a complicated process to make that light turn on. Electricity has to come from somewhere,…
Benefits of a Smart Electric Meter
Over the past several years, utility companies have been slowly rolling out smart electricity meters. They are a significant technological upgrade from the old analog electricity meter and actually come with benefits to both utility companies and homeowners. What is…
Why Hire an Electrician to Repair a Loose Electrical Outlet?
Your electrical outlets are held in place with outlet boxes, which are attached to drywall or a wall stud. Over time, the outlet box can come loose from the material is was originally anchored to. If you’ve ever pulled a…
How to Tell if a Light Switch is Bad
Your light switches are easy to take for granted. They get used thousands of times over the years, until the day they start to fail and require a replacement. Sometimes the signs that your light switch is bad are obvious….
How Your Air Conditioner Affects Your Electrical System
Summer is here, and your home’s electrical system is likely working extra hard. If you’ve installed a new AC and it’s tripped a breaker, then the load is too much. AC’s units need a lot of energy to operate. Even…
When Do You Need to Hire an Electrician?
There are plenty of benefits to doing your own electrical work. You can save money, complete the project on your timeline, and maybe learn something new that you enjoy. At the same time, the electrician profession exists because some jobs…
How to Clean Your Light Fixtures
Spring cleaning time is here. Don’t forget your lights! Your favorite Omaha electrician is here to give you some pointers on keeping your lights bright and clean. While cleaning light fixtures may not be at the top of your to-do…
What Makes a Light Bulb a Light Bulb?
Choosing the right light bulb for different areas throughout your home can enhance the atmosphere, save money on electric bills, and even increase your productivity. If you’re not aware of your options choosing the right bulb can be a challenge….