Orange County Commercial & Residential Electrical Services
Flickering lights can be an annoying distraction to some where others may not notice the subtle strobe effect. However, the fluctuating lights are actually a sign that there is an issue with the circuitry or light fixtures. Depending on the underlying source of the problem, if the issue isn’t corrected it could lead to serious…
We have all grown up knowing that if you stick your finger in a socket you will get a shock. Was this just something that people said to keep you away or is there an actual chance that you could be shocked? The fact is that you can be shocked if you make bad choices…
Is your home is looking a little darker than you’d like after the sun goes down? Professional landscape lighting adds beauty, character and safety to your home. All the options available can enhance the uniqueness of your home, not to mention the functionality and peace of mind of having a well-lit outdoor space. Your home…
If you walk around your home each room has an outlet on just about every wall. They are there to help with using the electricity in your life. This is anything from charging your cell phone, running your appliances or plugging in a television. There are many ways that we use these outlets and when…
Light bulbs, are necessary items given hardly any thought or consideration until they fail. What’s their cost for replacement and energy efficiency? Incandescent Light Bulbs Incandescent light bulbs were the standard since Edison developed the item that is still used is some homes up to this day. A wire, usually tungsten enveloped in a glass…
The big gray and black box in your garage doesn’t need to intimidate you anymore and it’s a good idea to know what it is and how it works. It’s the breaker panel for your home and is what receives and distributes electricity throughout your home. Getting to know the breaker panel will be extremely…
Many people want to fight changes in technology but if you want to save money in your home this technology can be beneficial, and you don’t have to be millionaire to do it! There are home devices available to get you saving energy and money. Whether they offer minute savings or massive ones, any money…
The mere thought of a house fire scares many homeowners. Home electrical fires account for about 51,000 fires each year, causing more than $1,000,000,000 in structural damages and are the third leading cause in home fires. 65% of deaths related to home fires are in homes that do not have working smoke detectors. It is…
Many homeowners have placed a higher demand on the electrical system for their home in the last decade or so. Electrical appliances to enhance daily living, continuous need to charge cell phones and tablets, and all the other electrical commodities that add up. With all the extra electrical demands, you will want to make certain…
When homeowners want to add or change the lighting in their home, many make the same common mistakes. Most don’t consider how their home’s lighting can affect them and how too little or too much light can quickly become uncomfortable. Peterkin Electric will share some of the common lighting installation mistakes to help homeowners choose…
