Whole home power surge protection is essential. It can prevent thousands of dollars worth of damage and provide your home with additional safety. Power surges can be very problematic to a home which is why electrical companies design a way to help protect the home from these surges. For those who may not be familiar…
If you have a home that was built before 1990 you’ll need to check and see if your electrical panel is an FPE panel. Federal Pacific Electric circuit breaker panels were often installed in the 70’s and 80’s. They went out of business after a major design flaw rendered 80% of the breakers ineffective. These…
We often take electrical power for granted until we lose it from a power outage. Under normal circumstances, the power we have come to rely on is back on within a few hours, but in times of severe weather conditions or other disasters, we can have the power out for several days or even longer.…
When lights in your home begin to flicker, it can quickly become distracting and annoying. However, this is also a sign of electrical problems. There are a few reasons as to why lights may begin to flicker. Some can jeopardize the safety of your home. When you have flickering it is important to discover the…
There is a lot of information out there about switching over to LED light bulbs in your home or business. You may we wondering if it is worth the hassle. The cost of LED bulbs is much higher than a traditional halogen bulb, and leads people to ask that question. You can plan on an…
Updating your home to a more modern look can be extremely rewarding as switching up the lighting in your home can make all the difference when it comes to a fresh, new look. Sprucing up your home doesn’t have to involve a full remodel. Sometimes, it’s the little things that add up to big impacts.…
Improving energy efficiency and saving money is something most homeowners strives for. Most can achieve their goals by ensuring they invest in quality installations, maintenance, and repairs for their home, especially when it comes to electrical systems. Delaying repairs for electrical needs or ignoring them all together may not seem like something that can have…
The outlets in your home are a necessary part of your everyday life. Without them, much of your home wouldn’t be able to function. When it is time to upgrade your outlets to suit the latest technology, there are often several signs that point in that direction. Simon Electric is here to talk about some…
In an effort to do your part for the environment or to save money or even both, many people are doing what they can to conserve power. Being more aware of power consumption, switching to more energy efficient products, appliances, and devices, and other such adjustments has its advantages in a variety of ways. However,…
When a homeowner decides to remodel their home or want to build an addition onto their home, there are a number of electrical factors that they must consider when designing the remodel or addition to their home. Simon Electric will share some basic considerations that all homeowners should keep in mind when they are undergoing…
