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...

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...

As parents’ we take a lot of necessary precautions to ensure our families live in a safe environment. If we have small children we may put safety gates all over the house. Then we probably purchase safety kits that include door knob covers, drawer & cabinet latches, outlet protectors, toilet...

A great addition to making your home a relaxing retreat is having a personal hot tub/spa in your own backyard. Whether you use it for entertaining your kids or guests or for relaxing your aching muscles after a long week, there is definitely one to fit your needs. Since this...

Landscape lighting that is well thought out and professionally designed can make your yard and home look just as good at night as it does during the day. Add a bit of drama, set the perfect scene for entertaining, ensure safe footing, and increase security at night. Exterior lighting comes...