With 2019 coming to a close and the New Year just around the corner, there is no better time than now to consider electrical upgrades throughout your home. Maintaining your home’s electrical system is vital to keeping you and your family safe and secure. Many homeowners believe that...

Performing Generator Maintenance is Vital Do you have a whole-house Generac generator on standby in case of a power outage? If you have ever seen your generator in action, you know that it’s a convenience that can’t be understated. Did you know, however, that performing regular generator maintenance is vital...

Temperatures are beginning to rise and the summer season will be here before you know it. Unfortunately, with this rise in temperature comes something a little less pleasant- a rise in electrical costs. With our 5 tips to reduce electrical costs this summer, you can avoid that post-summer shock on...

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...

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....

          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...

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...

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...