Orange County Commercial & Residential Electrical Services
Hiding in plain sight, they are found in homes across the country. Whether you like it or not, the energy vampires suck energy from your home. These energy vampires can easily account for 10% of your monthly energy costs. Even after switching off, energy vampires are appliances and devices that draw electricity. You can save…
There are several warning signs, no matter if you been living the homes for years, recently bought a home, or even inherited an older home, when a home is in need of electrical rewiring. There are a few indications that might be more difficult to recognize, though a few of these red flags are pretty…
Crucial yet often-overlooked elements of your home or commercial facility are electrical outlets. It is not the case, though some individuals may think that all outlets are the same. It is important to understand what ungrounded outlets are, what they look like, and the hazards they can present for optimal electrical safety in any setting.…
We depend on electricity in our day-to-day life. Outlets are used more often than we realize. If the performance of our electricity is hindered, it can be more than an inconvenience, it can be hazardous. With this in mind, we at Peterkin Electric would like to discuss how to handle a smoking outlet. Why is…
When you are buying an electric car, you will also need to have a charging station installed in your home. Having a charging station is essential to power up your electrical car. There are different types or levels of charging stations. Some will require tapping into your home electrical system directly. To better understand how…
Most homeowners experience an outlet or two that is not working when they go to plug something in it. Whether if it is a charger, appliance, vacuum, or any other electrical device, you need the outlet readily available for your needs. When your outlet works fine one time, and then later it doesn’t give any…
One electrical job a homeowner can do without a professional technician is fixing a dead outlet. It is still important to learn the step-by-step actions to take, though it doesn’t involve a lot of complex work. Today, we at Peterkin Electric would like to walk you through how to troubleshoot the outlet, fix it, and…
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…
It was common to use aluminum prior to 1972. You might be questioning whether it is safe and whether you should replace it since the practice has gone out of use, though many older houses still have aluminum wiring. You may not even know your home has aluminum wires until after you move in in…
There are a number of reasons why it is important to replace outlets about once every 10 years. The main reason why your outlets should be replaced is safety. To provide security and safety from electrical fires, start with maintaining your home electrical system. One of the most common sources of an electrical fire is…
