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Ways to Locate Home Electrical Issues So They Don’t Become Big Problems in the Future
Unattended electrical problems cause around 50,000 house fires every single year! How insane is that? Don’t let little problems turn into crazy disasters down the road! Here are the signs you need to look out! Funny Odor Ever walk into a room and smell something funky near an outlet or appliance? Don’t ignore it! Your…
Read MoreHow to Tell if Your Albuquerque Home Electrical Panel is Overloading
Your home’s electrical panel is kind of like the heart that pumps electricity through the veins and arteries of your house. It takes power from the utility company and delivers it to all the electrical circuits that run to your outlets, switches, and appliances. Inside the panel are breakers designed to trip and cutoff power…
Read MoreHow a Lightning Strike Affects Your Albuquerque Home
Lightning is one of nature’s most powerful and terrifying forces. A single bolt contains up to one billion volts of electricity and can reach temperatures of 50,000 degrees Fahrenheit. That’s hotter than the surface of the sun! When lightning hits near your home, all that massive energy surges through the wires, pipes, and other conductors,…
Read MoreTop Electrical Hazards in Albuquerque Homes
Electricity powers our lives, but it can also put your home and family at risk if wiring issues pop up. Keep your eyes peeled for electrical hazards to guard your treasures. Those Frayed Wires Spell Big Trouble Exposed, damaged or frayed wires seriously increase chances of electrical disaster striking. Make 100% sure wiring is shipshape…
Read MoreHome Electrical Hazard Prevention Tips to Live By
Your home depends on electricity to run all those helpful appliances and gadgets that make life easier. But we often forget that electricity can turn hazardous faster than a bolt of lightning if we’re not careful. I’m talking electrical fires, shocks, damage to your precious possessions, and even injuries or worse. This stuff is no…
Read MoreFactors Why Albuquerque EV Owners Should Install a Home EV Charger
Have you recently purchased an electric vehicle? Or are you considering making the switch to an EV in the near future? If so, installing a home EV charger should be at the top of your to-do list. Most people don’t think much about charging when they buy their EV. They figure they’ll just plug in…
Read MoreThe Ultimate Electrical System Homeowner Annual Checklist
In the complex network of wires that powers our homes, regular electrical maintenance is not just a precaution it’s a necessity. Ignoring the health of your home’s electrical system can lead to inefficiencies, costly breakdowns, and even dangerous fires. That’s why having an annual checklist is more than a measure of diligence; it’s a critical…
Read MoreElectrical Hazard Prevention Steps to Maintain Your Home’s Safety
Electricity powers our lives, but it also poses silent threats that can turn lethal without warning. In our homes, where we feel safest, hidden electrical risks are pervasive, often dismissed until disaster strikes. Shockingly, electrical issues are a leading cause of house fires in the United States, with the National Fire Protection Association reporting an…
Read MoreBasic Facts about Your Albuquerque Home GFCI Electrical Outlet
GFCI works as a safety device. It can shut down when there is an imbalance between the amount of electricity coming in and going out. For example, the GFCI outlet cuts off the electricity right away with a ground fault. This prevents electric shocks and electrocutions. You must install GFCIs in all damp or watery…
Read MoreIs Your Home in Need of an Electrical Service Panel Upgrade? Here’s How to Tell – Part Three
You’re sitting at home enjoying your evening when the lights flicker again. It makes you wonder – could it finally be time to replace that ancient electrical panel that’s been lurking in your basement? Upgrading to a newer panel would provide way better safety. If your current one is over 25 years old or maxed…
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