It’s just beginning to get warmer outside and the days are getting longer.  If you’re like us you’re probably starting to think ahead to those backyard barbecues, trips to the beach, and evenings by the pool. Make sure that your in-ground swimming pool is ready to go!  Here are...

  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...

Why LED Strip Lighting? If you’re looking for that next home improvement project to bring something with a bit of pizzazz, LED strip lighting is the way to go!  Now, we know what you may be picturing if you’ve heard of LED strip lighting in the past. Blinding, almost fluorescent...

Everybody wants a Generac generator, and it’s not hard to see why. In the face of increasing power outages across the United States, Generac power solutions are fast becoming the ultimate backup plan for homes, businesses and organizations. The sad truth is that power outages can occur at any time....

            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...

    There’s nothing quite like the holiday season. It’s always a time of good cheer, wonderful gifts and great memories with your loved ones (except, of course, if you’re the Grinch and planning another Christmas heist). As the season grows ever nearer, you probably already have your naughty and...

          Home electrical fires, according to the Electrical Safety Foundation International, account for about 51,000 fires each year and more than $1.3 billion property damage. Of course, a large reason for this is that many of us ignore the tell-tale signs our electrical outlets and appliances...

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...

Energy Saving Tips- Good For Your Wallet and the Environment We’re all constantly looking for ways to save money. As homeowners, we also know that saving energy in our homes keeps more of our hard-earned money in our pockets.  At Right Electrical Services we hope that by offering you a...

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...

Each year it can be a struggle to think of unique gift ideas for our loved ones and sometimes we give into the mundane.  So how often has that foot spa, back massager or power tool from last year actually been used?  Some gift ideas seem great at the time...

Holiday Lighting Safety Tips Happy Holidays!  Yes, it’s that time of year again.  Some of us humbly put up the Charlie Brown tree while others are inspired to really go for it, like the beloved Chevy Chase character “Clark Griswold”.  No matter where you fall into the realm of holiday...

Thank you for stopping by to check out our brand new website design and electrical contractor blog. We have built this website with our customers and potential new customers in mind to be able to easily find information about the residential and commercial electrical contracting services we provide within and...