Orange County Commercial & Residential Electrical Services
When designing a new home or a major renovation of an older home the question of wiring comes up and how much is enough? By code the rule of thumb is that a circuit is rated at 80% and each outlet counts as 1.5 amps. Thus a 15-amp circuit could have up to 8 outlets…
When people think of making improvements to their home they automatically think of all the different projects that can be done to the interior of their home. New cabinets, upgraded countertops, new paint colors, new flooring, more lighting, and so much more could all be on your list of home improvement projects. One area that…
Buying a new home or moving into a new office? Undertaking home remodeling or commercial building alterations to accommodate an office layout? You may want an electrical inspection. Why? Like all mechanical devices switches and outlets wear out. An inspection will identify any replacements for safe operation. Receptacles (outlets) should not be discolored, cracked, have…
Most of the time we don’t give the electrical system in our home a second thought, until something doesn’t work. That’s because most of the daily activities in our homes are made possible by electricity. It keeps our homes cool in the summer, warm in the winter and keeps life on track through appliances and…
There are several reasons that you could be without power. One of the reasons is when there is a problem with the transformer that is near your home. When the transformer is damaged it can knock out power that is going to all the homes and businesses that are surrounding. You can also be without…
We all know that we’re supposed to stop, drop and roll if you catch on fire, but that only works if you know there’s a fire. In 1915, you’d have a one in ten chance that a fire would kill you if you lived in a home or an apartment. One hundred years later, that…
Getting a bigger tax return than you expected can help remind you of all the things you can do with it. When you’re making those decisions, try and do things that will provide you with a double edged return on investment. One way to get a good return on investment is to have some improvements…
There are many red flags that suggest your home is in need of electrical repairs or upgrades. When your home demonstrates these signs, you and your home’s safety is at risk. Whether your home is older, or you recently moved into home a that can no longer accommodate your needs, investing in professional repair and/or…
If you have recently had to purchase light bulbs for your home you know how overwhelming it can be to know what type of light bulb is the best option for you. There is an entire row at the hardware store dedicated to light bulbs. How on earth are you supposed to know what you…
Homeowners are constantly looking for methods of saving money on their utility bills. Especially during the winter where we have shorter days and we spend more time indoors burning up electricity with light, space heaters and other electrical devices. If you are looking for ways to help reduce you power bill, Peterkin Electric will share…
