While many homeowners are making the switch to LED light bulbs to conserve energy as well as their money, many people still have incandescent bulbs in their home. If you have older bulbs in your home and find that they are constantly burning out prematurely, there could be a bigger problem at hand. Simon Electric…
To make repairs and fixes around the home, many homeowners look for simple and inexpensive solutions. When you face problems with the electrical system and with the number of variables, a certified electrician is in your better interest. Repairs for any of the electrical system should never be avoided, but to guarantee safety for you, others,…
Some people may not realize that they are in any danger when they are in certain situations at work. It is good to be aware of potential hazards that may be present in your workplace just so that you’re as safe as possible. Obviously, there are some careers that are more hazardous than others, and…
It is a common event to experience a power surge in your home at some point and the issue is that power surges can result in damage to electrical equipment and other problems. The circuit breaker is triggered to shut down the electrical currents in that area when a surge occurs. You can prevent hazards…
Efficiency is the word that all homeowners are using. To help save energy and to lessen the impact on the environment, more and more homeowners are looking for more ways to become more efficient. Energy efficient lighting is a major consideration among homeowners as well as business owners. When you want better light performance and…
Electrical safety is a major concern and is continually perfected. However, even with our best efforts there are still about 25,000 house fires each year that are associated with electrical sources. To help prevent your home from becoming another statistic, Simon Electric would like to share a few ways you to increase your home’s electrical…
Do you have a circuit breaker that keeps tripping? Is it the same one, or does it change each time? It can be frustrating to keep going outside to reset the breaker. There are a number of reasons why a breaker or circuit line may trip. However, to correct the problem you will need to…
Nobody wants to be paying for more energy than they need to. Reducing your energy consumption is not only a good way to save money, it is also a great way to make your home more eco-friendly. If you are looking for ways to reduce your energy consumption each month, Simon Electric is here with…
We all know that electricity can be dangerous. Working with it requires the right tools, experience and safety measures to make sure it’s done effectively. From cutting wires to installing outlets to making electrical connections, there is a lot of room for error. Mistakes made can lead to problems and damage in the future, like…
Nothing is worse than getting a beautiful new lamp and taking it home only to realize that your computer and alarm clock are already using all the outlets. The outlet typically has two sockets that you can use to create the energy that you need. The problem is that there are lots of things that…
