Are you frustrated by overpaying on your electric bills? Are you concerned about the fire safety of your home, or find yourself continuously dealing with the stress caused by faulty electrical appliances? If you answered yes to any of these questions, it’s time to give serious thought to upgrading your...

Halloween is just around the corner and if you celebrate it, it is likely that you have started to think about your Halloween decorations. One of the best parts of Halloween is setting up those spooky yard displays and lighting. As you and your neighbors start decorating with Halloween lighting,...

While there are home fixes that you can do on your own, there are also a few that will require the knowledge and skills of pros. Electrical works, for instance, involve a lot of safety risks, thus, requiring the help of a licensed and experienced electrician. Doing a DIY job...

  It’s summer and upon stepping outside lately, it’s hard to imagine anything weather-related could spell trouble for North Carolina. Unfortunately, there’s an underlying presence behind those blue skies that could mean danger- if your home’s electrical system isn’t prepared in advance- Hurricane Season 2019. Hurricane season began on June...

If you’ve recently brought home a new furry friend, you need to take electrical safety measures into consideration. Just as you would take every effort to baby-proof your home, you should make an effort to take the necessary precautions to keep your pet safe. Electrical cords, outlets, and wires present...

Whether you’re looking to install a smart doorbell or your regular run-of-the-mill doorbell, our Raleigh electricians know that quality installation can’t be compromised. Doorbell installation falls within the category of electrical wiring services. While you may think that doorbell installation is an easy DIY job, the complex parts and wiring...

We’ve all been there. In the wake of an electrical malfunction or short circuit, handling the work ourselves typically feels like the less time-consuming and money-draining option. While we hope our previous how-to articles have given our customers a better knowledge of electrical repairs, there are some electrical issues that...

  Electrical fires are no small matter.  In 2011, the Nation Fire Protection Association reported that an estimated total of 47,700 fires occurred due to electrical causes.  Surprising? You’ll be even more surprised to learn that the Consumer Product Safety Commission found that a whopping 50 percent (or more) of...

When we were younger, our parents always warned us to never get our fingers near an electrical outlet.  Likewise, I was always strictly told to never stick metal objects anywhere near an electrical outlet. If you’re like me as a child, you can likely relate with the overwhelming urge to...

            It’s one of the most annoying, not to mention potentially dangerous issues for a homeowner- a tripping circuit breaker. If you’re not an electrician, diagnosing what caused the trip can be overwhelming and cause even more harm to your home and appliances. Right Electrical...

Due to the fact that electricity is such a constant part of our daily lives, it’s easy to take it for granted. It feels comparable to the sun shining over our heads or the moon coming out at night. Many tend to adopt the same attitude towards electricity as they...

It’s that time of year again- the kids are headed back to school!  As parents, the safety of our kids is at the forefront of our minds. Most parents work outside the home and many children come home to an empty house at the end of the school day. Our licensed...

Are you concerned that a lightning strike can cause an electrical surge in your home? If you live in the Raleigh NC area you know we experience severe electrical storms. Truthfully though there are other causes for surges in the home. Today’s households have more electronics than ever before. Household appliances such...

Have you ever gone to plug in your hair dyer and nothing happens? Or flipped on the light switch in your living room and the light doesn’t come on? Your first instinct may be you think your hairdryer has finally died or you need new light bulbs in your light...

Happy New Year to you all!  We hope you’ve had some time to relax and enjoy time with your friends and loved ones!   So, hopefully, you’ve enjoyed ringing in the new year.  It’s nearly impossible for me to believe it’s actually 2018.  It seems like just yesterday when we...