Orange County Commercial & Residential Electrical Services
Across the world people are carefully monitoring the pandemic that is rapidly spreading. The coronavirus has millions of people researching terms and phrases they have never heard before. Two months ago, not very many people could have explained what social distancing was. Now even young children are well acquainted with the term. During this time,…
Your home is made to withstand and protect you and your family from the adverse conditions that might exist outdoors. With that said it means that your home has many functions that need to be in good working condition. You need to have a way to keep the house climate controlled, the sewer and water…
There are things that you might be doing that are hazardous to you, your family and your home. Some of them are small and might not seem like a big deal like going over the speed limit or not crossing on a crosswalk. There are larger issues that you might come up against such as…
As we live our day-to-day lives, we are dependent on energy. It can be a major inconvenience when the power is lost, powering our homes and businesses. Many people are curious about how energy is made for the inquisitive minds. With this in mind, we at Peterkin Electric would like to discuss the basics of…
When you are originally shopping for your home you may not notice the amount of lighting that each room has. Most people are paying so much attention to the layout of the house that they do not stop to think about whether it has adequate lighting in it. If you purchase a brand new home,…
There are lots of ways you can use electricity in and around your home. When it comes to the electricity in your house it all goes through the circuit board that is often found in the garage or on the outside of the house. You are using outlets, switches, fixtures and more to make life…
You need to update the lighting if you notice the hall lights feature yellow globe lights; decade old track lighting; yellow globe lights; or other outdated lights. When updating the light fixtures, consider recessed lights for an exceptional makeover. You can get a modernized look with more energy efficient solutions by upgrading the outdated lights…
When you have a light fixture go out suddenly inside your home, you may wonder if the electrical line is broken or if it’s the light fixture. To determine the cause, and before investing in fixture replacement, Peterkin Electric will share different reasons why a light fixture may stop working to better troubleshoot the problem.…
When you are in your home you want to feel safe. You want to make sure that you are taking care of the house and making any repairs that are needed. When you overlook some of the issues in the house you are putting yourself and your loved ones at risk. One of the areas…
Where some may not notice the subtle strobe effect, to others, the flickering lights can be an annoying distraction. If there is an issue with the circuitry or light fixtures, the flickering signs indicate it. Should the issue not be corrected, it could lead to serious safety concerns, depending on the underlying source of the…
