Electrical
What Causes Lights to Flicker and Dim?
The lighting fixtures throughout your Atlanta area home should produce a steady stream of light when in use. Anytime you notice flickering and dimming lighting, this is a sign of electrical troubles that waste energy and...
What Are the Differences Between GFCI and Regular Outlets?
If you take a look around your home, you’ll notice different types of electrical outlets. Large appliances like clothes dryers have hefty-looking, 4-prong outlets, there are plain outlets throughout your living areas,...
Why Does My Circuit Breaker Trip on Hot Days?
Circuit breakers in Atlanta area homes can trip for a number of different reasons. Some homeowners notice this problem tends to occur when the temperature outdoors is very hot and wonder if the heat has something to do...
Signs Your House Needs Rewiring
A home’s electrical wiring lasts several decades with proper care. Because wiring can last 50 to 70 years or more, many homeowners will never have to have their home rewired. On the flip side, many homeowners do not...
What to Do When Your Wall Socket Stops Working
When a wall socket stops working in any room of your Atlanta area home, this electrical issue can cause a serious inconvenience. There are several factors that can lead to a seemingly dead outlet, though sometimes the...
What Are the Most Popular Outdoor and Landscape Lighting Ideas for Homes?
Are you looking for a relatively inexpensive way to improve the overall look of your home’s exterior and landscaping? One simple way to do that is through landscape lighting, which can instantaneously improve the look...
What Causes a Circuit Breaker to Trip?
Modern electrical systems in Atlanta homes have circuit breakers, which control power to individual circuits in the house. From time to time, they can trip and must be reset. However, this should be infrequent – if your...
Do Surge Protectors Work on Ungrounded Outlets?
Surge protectors are widely used as a method to protect appliances, computers, and other electronics from electrical surges at home. However, simply plugging your equipment into such a device doesn’t ensure it is safe...
How Do I Stop a Hard-Wired Smoke Detector from Beeping?
A properly working smoke detector is one of the most important appliances in our households. It alerts us to the possibility of fire whenever smoke is detected. However, they can also be very annoying when they...
How to Find What Is Tripping My Circuit Breaker
A circuit breaker tripping due to your air conditioning system is another summertime problem Atlanta homeowners just don’t want! Not only does constant circuit breaker trips create hassle and inconvenience, it signals...
Light Fixture Installation: When You Need a Pro
Light fixture installation has the ability to transform living spaces within your Atlanta area home, adding improved functionality to the space as well as the desired ambiance. New fixtures are added for many reasons,...