Electrical Tips & News

Summer storms are bad enough for the damage they cause to your home and the inconvenience of having to make repairs. Winter storms can be worse as they can as much or more damage. When the power goes out in winter, it is scary and potentially dangerous if you aren't prepared to spend some time without power. Most of what you do while at home relies on power, whether hobbies to pass the time or heating the space and keeping yourself and your family comfortable.

Everyone knows that lights have an important purpose to provide the ability for you to see in the darkness. However, this practical application is only one of the reasons why lighting is so important in your home. The strategic placement of lights can add warmth and coziness while increasing its curb appeal.

Although you may not have considered it, your ceiling fan can help you save on your energy bills. The National Association of House Builders estimates that ceiling fans can help you reduce your energy bills by 30 to 40 percent. With that in mind, we want you to know that there is more to choosing your ceiling fan than ensuring the fan matches your décor.

To the layman, the job of the licensed electrician seems like medieval wizardry. You tend to check an electrician’s credentials and then trust him to do the job according to the best current standards defined through the local building code. With larger jobs and new construction, you know the work is okay because code inspectors, appraisers, and your private inspector provide redundant checks to make sure no problems exist in the work.

Depending on the aptitude, knowledge, and experience of the homeowner, some electrical work can be conducted as a do it yourself project. It’s important to make sure you don’t get in over your head as an improper electric job can be a nuisance at best or a safety issue at worse, and it nearly always costs more to fix a botched job than to hire a professional to conduct it properly in the first place.

You’ve probably seen it countless times: an electrical spark at the moment you plug in your hair dryer or blender. There are times when you can safely ignore that electric spark, but there are other times when that spark is a sign that something is wrong with your electrical system. At Harrison Electric, we’ve found that if you’ve experienced the following and you have an electrical spark, you should contact us as soon as possible to avoid an electrical fire.

Although most contractors take great pride in their abilities and want to do the best possible work for the lowest possible price in order to keep clients happy, not all contractors are created equal. When you have work in your home, good intentions aren’t as good as great work. This concept is especially true when it comes to electrical contractors because of the importance that their job is done right the first time.

More and more homeowners are becoming more energy conscious. Concerns about energy use affects everyone. Whether you simply want to save money or you want to reduce your carbon footprint, energy conservation is on everyone’s mind.

One of the best features of your home is lighting. You can use it to accent the architecture of your home and décor and save energy. If you are building a home or you want to make renovations to your home, consider changing your lighting. By adding or enhancing your existing lighting, you can transform your home. The following are some home lighting trends you’ll find interesting in 2016.