There are a number of reasons why a home’s electrical system gets inspected. Often it occurs when a home is being sold or purchased, or to help keep up on maintenance. Regardless as to why a home is being inspected, it is important to know what and why the electrical systems are being inspected and…
There is basic year around care you should give to your home’s electrical system. When you pay attention to your home’s electrical system you can prevent electrical fires, breaker tripping and even save you money. For those who’ve never considered the care of your home’s electrical system, Simon Electric will share some basic electrical care…
A home’s primary electrical safety system is the circuit breakers which are housed in the electrical panel. A circuit breaker is a device that controls the flow of electricity through their circuit. If there is an anomaly or a power surge detected, the circuit breaker will trip cutting off the flow of electricity. If the…
When a home becomes ten years old or older, it may be time to do a few electrical upgrades to help ensure safety, reliability, and the efficiency of your home’s electrical system. Even when a home electrical system appears to be running smoothly, it may not be running efficiency, safely or reliably. As a home…
Unless you live in a fairly new house, there is a good chance that your home isn’t equipped to handle the electrical loads that you are demanding of it. The electrical panels of old weren’t ever designed to handle all the electronics that we use in our everyday life. When your electrical panel is having…
If you are looking for more ways to make your home as efficient as possible, upgrading your lighting to energy efficient lighting should be at the top of your list. Lighting is one of the quickest ways to significantly boost the energy efficiency of your home. Simon Electric is here to talk about the many…
A circuit breaker is an essential component to the entire electrical system. The circuit breaker provides the power to the circuit and also acts as the home’s electrical safety system. When a circuit breaker fails, your home is at risk of fires, electrical faults, and power loss. Sometimes it can be hard to determine if…
The holidays are filled with gingerbread look alike houses that are covered in twinkling lights and a variety of other holiday decorations. While these lights and other accessories bring Christmas cheer for all the world to see and even sometimes hear, they can bring with them some hazards that many homeowners don’t think about. Simon…
Owning and operating your own business comes with several responsibilities, including maintaining the building and keeping your staff and clients safe from harm. Commercial electrical maintenance is one of the services that your Simon Electric can regularly perform to give you the peace of mind that your equipment and electrical systems are working safely and…
As you start planning your home remodel, there may be one aspect that seems daunting, the electrical system. This unknown spaghetti bowl of wires that is found inside your walls can seem like a job that is too big to tackle. What many people don’t realize is that electrical upgrades during your remodel might not…
