According to the National Fire Protection Association, electrical cords and temporary wiring account for over 25% of the estimated 81,000 electrical system fires that occur each year. These fires can be prevented by following these essential home electrical safety tips: Extension cord safety •Do not use extension cords as a substitute for repairing building […]
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Things a New Homeowner Should Do Immediately to Save Money (Part II)
In Part I of this series, we covered the first seven steps you can take to save money in your home. Below are the final seven steps, which can make a big difference in saving your money on your utility costs: Replace your air-handling filter: When you first move in, you usually need to replace […]
Things a New Homeowner Should Do Immediately to Save Money (Part I)
You’ve unloaded the boxes, unpacked most of your stuff, and are just starting to settle into your residence. Right now is the perfect time to walk through a checklist of ways to save money on your home. Starting on these things as early as possible will allow you to start saving money sooner rather than […]
The Importance of Electrical System Inspection and Maintenance when Buying or Selling a Home
Your home is one of, if not the largest investment you will ever make. For this reason, there are many factors that go into deciding which home you want to buy. It is important that the home fits your needs; has the right number of bedrooms, bathrooms, fits your style, and is in a good […]
Electrical Safety: Maintenance Check List
Even seasoned homeowners need to give their home the occasional electrical checkup to assure that wiring, circuit breakers, outlets, and plugs are in good working order and, above all, used safely. Electricity is a tool, and like any tool must be handled very carefully. In fact, if mishandled, it can kill. We think of […]
Electrical Safety: Ten Things to Know before Thanksgiving
As you start shopping for that Thanksgiving grocery list, it is also time to take inventory of the safety of your home before the family starts arriving, not just for Thanksgiving but also for the Holiday Season. One of the things often overlooked inside our home is how we use our electrical outlets. Just because […]
Phoenix Electrical Contractor Offers Assistance to Active Military and Their Families
Phoenix Electrical Contractor Offers Assistance to Active Military and Their Families Cirtcele Electric is offering a 25% discount on electrical services to active military and their families through December 31, 2013. PHOENIX, Arizona (November 11, 2013) Cirtcele Electric is announcing a promotional offer geared towards active military personnel and their households. The company is extending […]
Avoid Overloading Electrical Circuits
This is the time of year when many electrical fires are caused simply because homeowners find outlets at a premium when it comes to plugging in holiday lights and decorations. The scenarios of circuit overload range from dimming of other lights in the house, to the tripping of the breakers or, at the worst case, […]
The Importance of Home Electrical Inspections
A breaker that trips when you use too many appliances at one time is a sign that you may need to have your home’s electrical system inspected. You can certainly turn the breaker back on or unplug appliances from the outlet that is causing the breaker to trip but for safety, an electrical inspection is […]
Saving Money By Unplugging Appliances
Turning off appliances when not in use will help save money however; simply turning off the appliances will not eliminate ‘phantom power draws’ in your home. The way to eliminate phantom power usage is by unplugging appliances that are not in use. ‘Phantom power draws’ come from appliances that operate in standby power mode when […]