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Why You should Hire A Professional Electrician

Electricity is one of the few renovations that you should never undertake yourself unless you are trained, certified, insured, and know exactly what you are doing.

So you consider yourself to be quite the handy man? You figure that you can handle any sort of home improvement task, including handling the electricity without hiring a skilled Electrician.

You went online and read all about it, right? Maybe even took some books out of the library. You’re pretty sure that you have the tools in your toolbox, and you have the proper protective gear to wear.

And then you end up in the emergency room with an electrical burn, or even worse, dead. Your house may have burned to the ground, and who knows how your family may be coping? Are they injured? Are they alive? Was your home even insured? You may very well end up with absolutely nothing, including a very empty wallet as you will be paying thousands upon thousands of dollars to replace everything.

All of this because you thought that you could do the job yourself!

Still not convinced? Be sure to check your insurance policy, IF you have one. More often than not, you will not be insured if any unlicensed or amateur (yourself included) attempts home repairs that results in damage.

Electrical fires are extremely common, and can spread very quickly, resulting in walls that are destroyed within minutes. These types of fire usually happen because the wires and circuits are either overloaded or faulty; the wiring and circuits used are outdated; or, most common with home repairs, the wires and circuits are improperly installed. Consider, too, that improper wiring can easily damage your major home appliances. Do you really want to replace your fridge because you messed up on the wiring? Probably not!

Hire A Professional Electrician

Finding an electrician is also a very simple task. You can do a quick search online right from your own home, or look through your phone book for some numbers of licensed and bonded professionals. If you know any family, friends or neighbors that recently had some electrical work done, ask them who they used and how satisfied they were with their service. You can also visit your local hardware store and ask them for some names of reliable, dependable electricians.

Think of all of the damage you can do to your home and family, just because you thought you probably knew what you were doing. The cost of replacing everything alone justifies hiring a professional electrician. Save yourself the stress, the expense and the danger that could otherwise happen. Choose an experienced and licensed Electrician.

 

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Ceiling fans

Installing a Ceiling Fan

Ceiling fans can bring numerous energy saving benefits to the home. Most Ceiling fans use only about as much power as a 100 watt light bulb. When used properly, ceiling fans can save you money in utility bills in both the winter and summer months.

When you decide you are ready to install a new ceiling fan in your home or a replace an old one, don’t hesitate to call us with any questions or to schedule an appointment.

There are actually many benefits to having a ceiling fan all year long. I would like to list the benefits of installing a ceiling fan in your new home.

In the winter time, a ceiling fan circulating the air helps to distribute warmth coming from a space heater or heating stove around the neighboring rooms of the house.

In the summer months, your ceiling fan offers the greatest energy saving benefits when run in a counter-clockwise direction. While a ceiling fan does not necessarily lower the temperature, it does make the room feel cooler by providing a circulatory breeze. If the outside temperature is not too high, you might be able to achieve a comfortable environment by turning off the HVAC altogether, by opening a few windows and allowing the ceiling fan to circulate warm air outdoors. Effective circulation can make you feel up to 8 degrees cooler, and reduce air conditioning bills by up to 40%.

Ceiling fans provide alternative for the air conditioner, when the heat is not too bad, and they are less costly in electricity. The electricity consumed by operating a ceiling fan is pennies per month when compared to dollars a month for a modern efficient air conditioner.

Ceiling fans can be an easy update to an old room and add significant circulation.

This is beneficial during summer months to circulate cold air and in the winter months to push down warm air. Whether you are looking for a quick decoration update or want to make your home more energy efficient, adding a ceiling fan could be a good choice for your home.

Installing a ceiling fan in your home can save you money each month on your utility bills, when used correctly.

Make sure your ceiling fans are strategically placed throughout your home or business in rooms that are used the most often. Also, make sure your ceiling fan blades are 7-9 feet above the floor, and 10-12 inches below the ceiling. Your ceiling fan should also be installed 18 inches away from any walls.

Angled ceilings require that you install “downrods” (also called extension tubes or downtubes) that will lower the motor and fan blades so they’ll clear a sloped ceiling surface. The more space between the ceiling and the fan, the better. The fan will have more air to draw from, and you’ll feel more air movement because the blades are closer to you.

Most fans come with a short downrod designed for mounting on 8-ft. ceilings. If your ceiling’s less than 8 ft., you’ll need to remove the rod provided and flush-mount the fan. But if you have a higher or sloped ceiling, purchase a longer downrod.

When you decide you are ready to install a new ceiling fan in your home or a replace an old one, don’t hesitate to call us with any questions or to schedule an appointment.

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When you decide you are ready to install a new ceiling fan in your home or a replace an old one, don’t hesitate to call us with any questions or to schedule an appointment.Let us help you to stay cool this summer

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the installation of a Pre-wire Ceiling Fan.

For Ceiling fan rated mounting box, new wiring including assembly of fan, please use the Contact Form to find out the costs of installation.

lutron-dimmer-switch-samplesLighting Dimmer Switch Installation Cost

Only $69.-

You will want to have Lighting Dimmer Switch installation completed by capable and trustworthy Electrician. Avoid common problems and get quality work at a fair price.

This price includes the Dimmer switch and all typical costs for removal of existing switch, fittings needed to connect, secure and properly operate and maintain an electrical power switch.

Electrical Panel UpgradingAre you planning to add an addition or remodel your home?

Depending on when the house was originally built, you may need to upgrade the electrical wiring.

Only $2,250.-

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We’ll give you $50.00 for every 1,000.00 you spend on any Basement Finish or Home remodel project :

Basement Remodeling & Finishing
Basement Bath, Kitchen & Bars
Basement Theatre Rooms

Rene Cartagena
Master Electrician

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