by Steven Scheeler | Feb 18, 2021 | Blog
What’s the Difference Between A Power Strip and A Surge Protector? You’ve probably heard someone talking about a surge protector or a power strip in the past, but you’re not positive what the difference is between them. Knowing what they are and what they do is...
by Steven Scheeler | Feb 15, 2021 | Blog
How Do Electrical Fires Start? Electrical fires are a scary thing. They ignite pretty easily and there are a lot of culprits around your home that can start one. Have you ever wondered, “How do electrical fires start?” If so, then you’re in the right place. Find out...
by Steven Scheeler | Feb 5, 2021 | Blog
How Do I Get Off the “Electrical Grid”? Have you ever wanted to just disconnect? In these modern always-on times, it’s not surprising that many people want to unplug. But, what if you wanted to disconnect your entire home? In fact, this is a very real thing, and it’s...
by Steven Scheeler | Jan 19, 2021 | Blog
10 Common Household Electrical Problems and How to Fix Them A lot of people experience an electrical issue and don’t know what to do about it. Even worse, you might have electrical problems and think they’re normal. Our team of experienced electricians has seen it...
by Steven Scheeler | Dec 30, 2020 | Blog
How to get rid of static electricity Static electricity is a nuisance that everyone experiences, and most people write it off as a minor annoyance to be ignored. But that static discharge could have more oomph than you think. The ancient Egyptians, and other...
by Steven Scheeler | Dec 15, 2020 | Blog
Do I need an electrician to add an outlet? If you’re doing any sort of home renovations that require electrical work, such as adding or replacing an electrical switch, then you might need to add an outlet (also called electrical plug, electrical socket, etc.) in some...
by Steven Scheeler | Nov 25, 2020 | Blog
7 Bright Online Resources to Teach Kids About Electrical Safety Teaching kids about electrical safety is incredibly important. If you’re a parent, making sure your kids know the basics of electrical safety can save their lives. If you’re a teacher, you can make a big...
by Steven Scheeler | Nov 19, 2020 | Blog
How Many Christmas Lights Can I String Together? So, you want to be the next Clark Griswold and light up the neighborhood (and the International Space Station) with your Christmas lights this holiday season. For starters, we applaud you. Second, if that’s the case,...
by Steven Scheeler | Nov 13, 2020 | Blog
Do I need an electric car charger installed? These days, more and more people are opting for electric vehicles. This is a great decision for many reasons, including lowering or eliminating gas fill-up costs, helping the environment with lower toxic emissions, and in...
by Steven Scheeler | Oct 23, 2020 | Blog
Lexington/Richland County Power Guide There can be a few obstacles when moving to a new area, but one that almost everyone complains about when moving to Columbia Metro is the confusion about utility providers. Many find it difficult to determine who their service...
