Orange County Commercial & Residential Electrical Services
In homes, it is safe to say that people depend on their electrical systems to be readily available as they need it. Getting along without power from short intervals is tolerable and an inconvenience, but more than that can be problematic as the food supply in the refrigerator/freezer can spoil and anyone who need to…
The circuit breaker is an essential safety feature for your home as it contributes to controlling electrical fires and injuries from occurring. But few realize what the circuit breaker actually does. This mysterious device is an electrically-powered marvel that detects and stops excess current in its tracks. Where some may be annoyed when circuit breakers…
It seems that homeowners and business owners are doing what they can to create a mood in their space. The mood can be created with several aspects. One happens to be the décor that you choose, the temperature that you keep the space and one that might surprise you. The color of the lights that…
Nothing finishes off your patio or deck like a few strings of outdoor string lights. The ambiance they create can be magical when hung correctly. If you are looking for a way to up your entertaining game or the perfect touch to finish off your dinner party, consider adding outdoor string lights to your outdoor…
Major damage to your home is something that you may not be able to prevent. There are some acts that are going to happen and will send your home in compete chaos. If there is a flood that rips through your area your home can become flooded. If there is a wild fire that is…
When it comes to minor electrical problems, die hard DIY’ers can navigate their way through a variety of issues although many of them are unaware of how dangerous electricity can be in inexperienced hands. When it comes to the electrical systems in your home or business there are literally hundreds of things that can malfunction…
Just because one of your appliances is acting up doesn’t mean it’s limited to that one appliance. A faulty appliance can send electrical surges into your home’s electrical system. This can cause damage to other appliances, worse, it can lead to destructive electrical fires. Malfunctioning Appliances and Your Home Electrical System When a faulty appliance…
The go-to tool for diagnosing electrical problems is a multimeter. With it you can investigate and address many different electrical problems. Learning how to read a multimeter will at the very least help you better diagnose the problem and take the right steps for a solution. With that in mind, we at Peterkin Electric would…
To just about any area in your home, you can install recessed lighting as a versatile means to provide both ambient and practical lighting. Recessed lighting is also known as pot lighting and can lighting, they are more commonly mounted in the ceiling, but are also mounted in the wall as well, as opposed to…
Reports from the Electrical Safety Foundation International tell us there are about 30,000 electrical shocks, mostly non-fatal, each year. Preventing electrical shock can be quite easy for those who learn the basics about electricity and who follow the basic steps of safety. Peterkin Electric will share some basic electrical safety tips and how you can…
