Every home uses a variety of electrical appliances in their day to day life. Without these important home fixtures, we wouldn’t be able to accomplish near as many tasks throughout the day. As you have new appliances installed in your home it is important that you have them registered. Simon Electric is here to talk…
One of the things that most homeowners do when they move in a new house is start to notice the things they want to change. When you bought the house you likely were looking for some deal breakers. You know that you need a certain number of bedrooms and you want to have a certain…
Every year, more and more children are taken to emergency departments because they have sustained electrical shock and burns. These kinds of accidents can be completely avoided when you take the appropriate steps to ensure your child is safe. These steps should be taken nice and early so that you don’t have to learn from…
Have you ever given the light switches in your home much thought? Most people don’t until they aren’t working anymore. Light switches are something that can last forever it seems. You may notice that when your light switches near the end of their life, there are several signs that indicate it is time to change…
It may seem odd when some of the lights go out inside the home. In such cases you go check the circuit breaker box to find the breakers never tripped. What does it mean when all the lights lose power or may be flickering on and off, yet the breaker never tripped? There are a…
A home’s electrical system isn’t without flaws. Like any feature in a home, the electrical system will develop problems and require basic to major repairs over time. Most people are unaware of these common electrical problems and they often go without proper maintenance. Simon Electric would like to share some of the most common electrical…
Do you know how many amps of power your home receives? Modern homes often use around 150 to 200 amps. However, some homes only have a 100 amp system, especially older homes. There are many benefits to upgrading your home to a 200 amp power system. Simon Electric will share how your home will benefit…
Knowing how to read your electric meter can be beneficial as it can help you identify discrepancies on your electric bill and keep better track of your monthly energy usage. When it comes to your electric meters, there are a few to choose from that include smart, electronic, digital and traditional dial meters. We at…
Every home, no matter how diligent in conserving energy, has energy waste. Many homeowners get excited when they learn that they can unplug things like alarm clocks and DVD players to help them save energy; when in reality, the savings would be small. If you are interested in saving energy, you need to look at…
It is important as a landlord to know what safety requirements you have before you rent a property. When you aren’t taking the necessary steps to ensure your property is safe, you could be facing liability issues when something happens with one of your tenants. We would like to share some of the requirements you…
