The most important thing you need to understand about power outages is the difference between brownouts and blackouts. While both can potentially be remedied or prevented through the help of a local electrician, they’re actually quite different. Let’s look into these two separate power issues and try to understand what we can do about them. …

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https://youtu.be/des52ucMpWAIf you’re worried about higher electricity bills this winter, you’re not alone. Between using more lights due to fewer daylight hours and higher heating costs, you may be facing significantly higher bills. However, as any local electrician can tell you, there are some ways that you can work to lower the cost of your energy …

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Did you know that there are some appliances that will keep on using electricity even after you have turned them off? In fact, studies show that about 75% of the total electricity usage in homes is through switched-off devices in the United States. Read on to find out more. What Is Vampire Energy? Vampire power …

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Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year for many reasons, but your electricity bill might disagree with that sentiment. Between your Christmas tree’s lights and the lights for your outdoor decorations, you can run up quite the bill during this festive season. If you’re trying to cut down on the amount of electricity …

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You may be thinking that you’ve got nothing to worry about. You have a newer house, an electrician who does maintenance checks on your wiring, and someone in the family has taken the initiative to check for loose connections. So what are you worried about? But it’s not just older houses with outdated wiring that …

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