Electricity is wonderful, and we need it, but it can be dangerous. If handled incorrectly, it can be life threatening. Home electrical fires account for an estimated 51, 000 fires each year, almost 500 deaths, more than 1,400 injuries, and $1.3 billion in property damage. Dangers of Electricity at Home Water & Electricity Don’t Mix.…
Being a homeowner is hard work and something that can take a lot of time and effort. The work that goes into owning a home means you have to update items in the house as well as repair things that stop working. There are some aspects of a home that you want to always use…
The lights come on when you flip a switch and the food in your fridge is nice and cold, so your electrical wiring is working just fine, right? Not necessarily. There are times, more so if your home is more than 35 years old, that you may need to upgrade the electrical wiring for safety…
The benefits from driving an electric vehicle (EV) are seemingly endless. From saving money to saving the planet, more and more people are choosing electric when they go to buy their next vehicle. If you are new to the electric vehicle world, there may be some terminology that you aren’t familiar with pertaining to your…
When you are looking at ways to update the look and the feel of the house there are a few things you can do. You can always update the color of the paint on the walls. You can change out some of the décor to switch around the color scheme or the layout. You can…
An electrical fire that ends up engulfing your home can be devastating. When you are trying to recover from a tragedy like that, it really makes you sit back and think about what could have been done to avoid it in the first place. There are several safety measures that can be taken to help…
Ungrounded electrical outlets are a major safety hazard. Luckily they are not very common and will more often be found in older homes. Ungrounded outlets are dangerous and not up to current electrical codes. When an ungrounded outlet is found in the home, it will need to be corrected immediately to ensure the home’s electrical…
When you hear electrical upgrade most homeowners think about replacing their electrical panel or updating their home’s wiring systems. However, upgrades can also mean better quality living. There are many cool electrical upgrades that can make daily living more comfortable and easier. Simon Electric will share a few ways you can upgrade your home electrical…
Every single year it seems like we hear stories of Christmas trees that have caught fire and burned down someone’s house. This can be devastating and in many cases, even deadly. Many people are thinking that by changing over to LED lights on their Christmas tree, they may be out of the woods and no…
Always at the top of mind your mind, your family’s safety and well being are your priority. Most homeowners do everything they can to safeguard their home to increase the safety and security for its occupants. You can boost your home’s security as well as add aesthetic improvements with some affordable upgrades. With this in…
