10 Electrical Safety Tips for Homeowners

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Faulty electrical systems are attributed with causing an estimated 51,000 home electrical fires each year, with nearly 500 deaths and 1,400 injuries. We don’t mean to scare you, but we want to emphasize the crucial importance of following electrical safety guidelines. Luckily, there are plenty of home fire prevention resources available from sites like the […]

Outdoor Electrical Lighting and Entertainment Systems

Outdoor lighting and entertainment systems are great ways to add value and beauty to your home while enhancing your outdoor living areas.  There are a wide range of lighting solutions as well as options for theatres, sound systems, fireplaces, water features, grills, and charging stations for your phones and Bluetooth devices. Outdoor electrical products need […]

Put Power Back in Your Hands with a Whole-Home Standby Generator

As power grids and homes strain under increasingly erratic weather they were not designed to withstand, consumers are looking for alternative sources of power generation.  Whole-home standby generators provide a reliable source of electricity for homeowners, and consumers know this.  Unprecedented demand for these generators has caused a nationwide shortage leaving manufacturers still struggling to […]

Will Homeowners Insurance Cover an Electrical Panel Fire?

Short circuit faults burnt consumer residential electrical panel unit. Electricity short circuit, Electric control cabinet

One of the most frequent places residential fires start is in electrical panels. Homeowner’s insurance may cover damage caused by fires that start in electrical panels. Coverage eligibility is contingent on the type of your electrical panel, its age, the residential codes in your area, and annual electrical inspections. Does My Homeowners Insurance Cover Electrical […]

Top Electrical Technology Trends for 2021

The top electrical product trend in 2021 is smart products.  These Wi-Fi-enabled devices that talk to your cell phone remotely now include thermostats, doorbells, smoke detectors, lights, and cameras.  Enter the era of whole-home automation systems like Anthony MyHome, in which you can monitor your entire home remotely, including your outlets, garage door, front door […]

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

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 […]

What Are Whole-Home Surge Protectors, and Are They Necessary?

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Imagine being at home during a thunderstorm with you and your family using electronics like computers and television when ZAP! A nearby lightning strike causes a huge power surge to flow through your home’s electrical system. Your computers, television, HVAC, smart devices, and appliances all have burned-out electronics and will need to be replaced. A […]

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