by Steven Scheeler | Oct 15, 2024 | Blog
Where Your Electricity Comes From: Understanding the Power Grid Electricity permeates our lives in a way that is sometimes easy to take for granted. Every time we flip a switch, plug in a charger, or enjoy the cool breeze of our AC, electrons are flowing through your...
by Steven Scheeler | Sep 4, 2024 | Blog
A Brief History of Home Electrification Electricity is something we all take for granted. Whether we’re charging our phones in our cars, running a load of laundry, or enjoying the cool breeze of our AC on a hot summer day, electricity has forever changed how we live....
by Steven Scheeler | Aug 9, 2024 | Blog
The History of Home Electrical System Safety Plugging in an electrical device is an everyday experience that most of us don’t even think twice about. We aren’t worried that we’ll receive a nasty shock or that an overloaded circuit will start smoking and possibly cause...
by Steven Scheeler | Jun 13, 2024 | Blog
Why Won’t My GFCI Outlet Reset? GFCI protection has become ubiquitous in American homes – and is found everywhere from outdoor outlets to kitchens, laundry rooms, and bathrooms. Basically, any outlet that may be exposed to water during normal usage is required...
by Steven Scheeler | Apr 11, 2024 | Blog
What to Look For When Shopping for a Whole Home Generator When the power goes out, a whole home generator can be more than just a convenience—it can be a lifeline. Whether you want your air conditioning to continue keeping you cool during summer blackouts or or...
by Steven Scheeler | Feb 11, 2024 | Blog
How to Correctly Size A Backup Generator for Your Business When the power goes out, most businesses grind to a halt. In the best case scenario, this is an inconvenience, with customers stumbling around in the dark and POS systems sitting like useless paperweights....
by Steven Scheeler | Dec 21, 2023 | Blog
The Do’s and Don’ts of Electrical Safety If you’re a millennial or younger, then it is possible that you have never accidentally experienced an electrical shock. With plastic casings on power tools, grounded plugs, and protective devices built into our...
by Steven Scheeler | Nov 22, 2023 | Blog
Understanding GFCI Outlets: A Safety Must Have It’s probably safe to assume that most of us were taught early on in life that electricity and water are a dangerous combination. The reason is simple: water can provide electricity with an easy path into our...
by Steven Scheeler | Oct 11, 2023 | Blog
A Homeowner’s Guide to Reading the Circuit Breaker Panel If the power has gone out in a single room – then odds are your circuit breaker has tripped! Resetting a circuit breaker is a simple job and requires no tools or expertise. However, if you have never...
by Steven Scheeler | Oct 2, 2023 | Blog
Electrical Safety Tips Every Homeowner Needs to Know Electrical safety is arguably common sense. However, as the saying goes, common sense isn’t so common. In this article we’ll walk you through several easy ways to avoid electrical hazards in your home. We’re not...
