Orange County Commercial & Residential Electrical Services
Ranging from damaged outlets, frequent power outages to electrical fires are the dangers of not having the proper circuit breakers installed in your home. Home electrical fires account for an estimated 51,000 fires each year, according to the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI), which results in nearly 500 deaths, 1,400 injuries, and $1.3 billion in…
There are many reasons as to why you may need an electrician in your Orange County, CA home or business. Upgrades, installations, updates, replacements, maintenance, inspections, and repairs are the various types of electrical work required on occasion. Today, we at Peterkin Electric would like to share the most common electrical services provided to our…
Older houses, condos, apartments, and so forth, were not built intuitively in many aspects, and even some more modern homes can be lacking the electrical demand that we need accommodated for modern living. Entertainment, convenience, assistance, and so much more are provided through electrical devices and appliances. Older houses’ electrical systems will commonly have electrical…
A home’s electrical safety system is the breakers. The breakers control the amount of voltage that travels through the individual circuits. When there is a power surge, the breaker is designed to quickly shut off to prevent an electrical fire. When the breakers fail to respond to a power surge your home is at risk.…
Though unique and charming, older homes can also come with a lot of issues that may not be visible at first glance. Before going forward with renovations, you should always make yourself aware of any electrical problems when renovating your home. Today, we at Peterkin Electric would like stress the importance of it’s important to…
Running a successful business involves many different aspects and it is up to the owner to ensure they are all met. Friendly customer service, impressive displays, well marketed products or services, and an attractive presentation of both the inside and outside of your business are a few of the primary tasks of owners and management…
Most know and understand that electricity and moisture do not mix. If the outlet gets wet, it is a high risk to any home and person. Obviously, the best option is to prevent moisture from making contact with your outlets, however, it can be unavoidable under surrounding circumstances in some instances. In the event the…
A home electrical system primarily will consist of a conducting material such as aluminum and copper wiring that is covered in a protective plastic. There are three major wires that run through a home. There is the hot wire that is colored either red or black, a neutral wire that is white, and a ground…
While also increasing your home’s resale value, installing deck lighting and outdoor outlets in your yard can extend your outdoor living opportunities well into the evening. This is an excellent option that adds a lot of curb appeal since the nights get warmer and with more families looking for ways to make close-to-home spaces seem…
Every single year in the United States there are over 25,000 electrical fires reported. There are many causes that spark electrical fires. The most common causes are the mishandling of the electrical devices. Too many people think they can manipulate the electrical wiring and components or other electrical devices and even the most miniscule incident…
