Don’t Play with Fire: Is it Time to Upgrade Your Electrical Panel?

Steve BurbridgeElectric, General

The main function of an electrical panel is to shut off power when connections get too hot.  A lot of heat runs through your electrical connections, and that heat can cause connections to fail and arcing which causes fires.  There are 3 main reasons to replace or upgrade your electrical panel:  age, type and increased electrical needs of your home. … Read More

Whole-Home Surge Protectors are a Must to Protect Your Home’s Electronics

Steve BurbridgeElectric, General

Imagine you are at home during a thunderstorm. You and your family working are working away on your respective computers, and zap, a nearby lightning strike causes a power surge to flow through your home’s electrical wiring and ethernet cables.  Computers go down, data is lost, the television stops working and your home’s smart appliances go on the blink.  A … Read More