Orange County Commercial & Residential Electrical Services
Many people are still home-based workers and will likely be so for a while yet. However, many people are finding that the electrical needs are not being met. Tied to whether or not we’ll be forced to return to the old office at some point and many of us see the importance of our productivity.…
As a homeowner you want to make sure you put some effort into taking care of your house. There are lots of tasks that have to be done to make sure the house is functioning and efficient. This can be taking time to update and remodel out of date rooms. It can be replacing appliances…
For the most part myths have some truth to them but are pretty much false, not complete, or misleading. When it comes to electrical myths, there are untruths that encourage homeowners to try and figure things out on their own or believe that everything is fine when it might not be. Home Electrical Myths 1.…
Installing or replacing new light fixtures or outlets may seem like a simple task; just match up the wiring and make sure they are connected correctly. Where it can take an experienced electrician only a few minutes to install a light fixture or outlet, if done improperly by a novice, it can lead to a…
The electrical system is a risk to every home. There are many electrical regulations that help improve electrical safety. However, too many fires are due to an electrical error and many may have been prevented. As homes age, their electrical wiring can become damaged, frayed and even become loose. Often your electrical system will give…
Your home has an electrical system that allows you the option to use it when you want to. This is a necessity to any home because we have all become used to having lights, appliances and a quick place to charge our smart phones. The amazing thing is that the electrical system in your home…
For powering a slew of lights and appliances, an electrical circuit rated for 15 or 20 amps is more than capable for the most part. To handle the load, there are many scenarios where a dedicated circuit that powers just one appliance is required, however. Today, we at Peterkin Electric would like to share a…
Motion sensor lights can stop working, or is it stuck in the on or off position. Following an electrical episode, a motion detector light is sensitive to power surges and blinks and sometimes will not work correctly. In most cases, this simply requires a rest, though you may think the fixture is broken. Today, we…
When it comes to installing or upgrading your wiring, there are a few options to choose from. Home builders and many electricians commonly use aluminum wiring in homes, along with silver. However, more and more in recent years are turning the use of copper electrical wiring. You should strongly consider copper wiring, no matter if…
Have you ever walked into a room and tried to flip the light on only to find there is nothing happening? Maybe you have plugged in a cord and there is no power being generated. These are all things that can and over the course of life will happen to someone. There are many reasons…
