Power surges can damage any electrical appliances. Air conditioners are no exception, which is why they need surge protectors to remain operational.

The efficient functioning of all electrical outlets is essential to ensure a trouble-free life for homeowners

As a homeowner, there are numerous things to worry about to keep a home safe. Arc faults are just one of them.

Statement lighting is one of the best ways to accentuate any décor.

With all the advances in electronics, it’s not surprising that technology has ultimately led to the residential electrical outlet. Older outlets have always given safe power, but new electrical outlets provide so much more.

Landscape lighting helps create an inviting ambiance and adds the elements of beauty and safety to the outdoor spaces.

A thermostat, while it looks like no more than a tiny device mounted on the wall, can save you a small fortune in electricity, particularly if it’s programmable or Smart.

Electrical devices have become so safe, and outlets so advanced, that electrical fires and electrocutions, which used to be fairly common, are now the lowest they have ever been, even though we use more electrical devices than ever.

Maybe it seems like it only happens in the HGTV before and after shows, but we've seen countless times where homeowners go way over budget because they didn't consider a need for electrical updates when planning their home remodel.

A circuit breaker that keeps tripping, a funny smell, and hot wall plates are all cause for concern when it comes to home electrical safety.

Is there anything cozier than settling down in front of a fire to enjoy the warmth and ambiance it provides? But, it isn’t without a cost: fires can create some problems along with those benefits.

As summer in the Valley area has eased into less-summer weather, let’s also do a few things in our home to prepare for the advent of winter.

Commercial lighting has a multitude of functions, primarily to create ambiance in your establishment and draw customers to your merchandise.

Residential electrical device usage is at an all-time high. As a result, more homes are requiring larger circuit breaker panels to manage the consumption of power by various gadgets.

Because the days of summer are winding down, they're shorter, meaning it's getting dark earlier each night. We've lost almost two hours of daylight than we enjoyed in midsummer.

The car companies are ramping up their electric and hybrid vehicle programs to meet federal mandates.

The rise in climate and economic consciousness, which has been matched by a surge in technology, has paved the way for homeowners to take personal responsibility for their carbon footprint in their home.

From cell phones to laptops, and even refrigerators which now have Smart screens or family hubs, electronics have made it easier for kids to become tech savvy and use them at a younger and younger age.

In the electrical industry, four tenets protect electrical equipment, keeping it safe and functional.

One would think that with the cold weather behind us, most of the electrical hazards we face would be put away in the closet with the space heater.