Chicago Grounded And Ungrounded Receptacle Outlets-Is There A Difference?
The rising cases of electrocution and electric fires in San Gabriel homes have made many of us think about the kind of conductors that we should ask Chicago Electricians to install in our homes to make them safe. In old Chicago homes, especially the ones built before the 1960s, it is common to see 2 pronged ungrounded receptacle outlets as […]
Why You Should Avail the Services of Chicago Electricians
Once your home is finished, the next step that you should take is to hire a qualified electrician. However, this is not as easy as it sounds because finding the best electrician takes some effort and time. You have to make calls to electrical companies that have a pool of electricians working for them. You also […]
Chicago Electrical Safety and Responsibility
Electricians are essential technicians but are an unassuming presence in our lives. Before we get out of the house, we reach for a switch and off the lights go. When we return, we press a button, and food is reheated or cooked. We open the fridge and drink milk ice-cold. Wonders of science and technology. […]
Is Your Chicago Home Electrical System Safely Grounded?
What is electrical grounding, anyway? Grounding adds a safety factor for your family and your electronics. Here’s how it works. Electricity travels the path of least resistance. If an appliance like a toaster breaks, electricity can flow on the metal outside of the toaster. Touching it could result in a serious shock, causing injury or […]
Time for an Electrical Upgrade On Your Chicago Home?
There are many ways to improve your home that will add value, convenience, and a new look. If you are considering upgrading your home, then one area you should consider is the electrical wiring of your house. There are many ways that you can have an electrical upgrade performed on your home. You may be […]
How To Save The Planet Without Breaking A Sweat
Global warming is a major concern today. But what can you do? Buying some compact fluorescent light bulbs doesn’t seem like much and buying a hybrid automobile is pretty expensive. There are things you can do that are affordable, save money, and reduce your impact on the environment. Environmental responsibility does not always mean sacrifice. […]
What’s The Deal With Light Switch Installation?
There are many times when a homeowner wishes to change the location of a light switch or install a brand new switch in a renovated room. Unfortunately, the process can be difficult for beginners and requires dealing with electrical wiring. It’s usually best to consult a residential electrician before cutting into the drywall and handling […]
LED Lights – Businesses Save By Going Green
Only five years ago LED lighting was about fancy colours and novel applications. Do you remember the glowing wash-basins and bath-tubs that, it was predicted, were for the home of the future? Those gimmicks may not have taken off in the mainstream, but LEDs have now grown up and found a more serious role in […]
Symptoms to Watch for When Your Home Is in Need of an Electrical Service or Panel Upgrade
Because electrical wiring is integrated so completely into your home’s structure, it’s easy to forget sometimes that your home’s electrical system needs to be updated along with the rest of the building to stay in good repair and to keep up with current technological advances. If you live in an older building, chances are that […]
Upgrade Your Home Electrical System!
When was the last time you had to reset a circuit breaker in your house? Is your home more than twenty years old? Have you recently bought a home? Are you planning to purchase a major appliance? Now maybe a good time to upgrade your home electrical system! For homeowners, it’s not just a matter […]
