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…
There is a lot of hype about new LED light bulbs. Many homeowners are currently making the switch to this eco-friendly way of lighting their homes and businesses. If you are still trying to figure out if LED lighting is worth the money, you may want to consider some of the many benefits that can…
There are a few options when it comes to installing or upgrading the wiring system in your home. Aluminum and silver wiring are among the common materials electricians and home builders use when they wire a home. In recent years, however, more and more professionals are turning to the use of copper electrical wiring. You…
Do you want to know what goes into a home when it needs to be rewired and what can that mean for the homeowner? There are many homes, especially older homes, that need to be rewired either due to obsolete wiring systems or damage from pests or human error. Electrical rewiring can help improve amp…
Swimming pools are a great addition to any home. They offer hours of endless fun for kids and adults alike. They allow us to get some great exercise while enjoying some fun in the sun. Many people enjoy using their pool at night just as much as they love swimming in the daytime. Years ago,…
