Orange County Commercial & Residential Electrical Services
Every year, many homeowners fall victim to electrical fires in their homes. Not only is the loss due to the fire devastating, but many people lose their lives every year to electrical fire as well. There are several instances that an electrical fire could have been completely avoided if homeowners knew where to look. Peterkin…
Lights that start to flicker in our home can be a little mysterious. Is there any rhyme or reason to the flickering? Does it happen at opposite ends of the house or only when you turn the kitchen lights on? This can drive you crazy trying to figure out what’s going on. It’s reassuring to…
Surge protectors are designed to safeguard sensitive electronics from electrical surges that occur. Common examples include transformer overload and electrical storms, but there are plenty of circumstances that result in power surges that inflict varying degrees of damage to electronic devices. Having these inexpensive aids throughout your home is beyond beneficial and often people don’t…
Thanksgiving has come and gone, for those that celebrate Christmas and get into the spirit by displaying the extravagant decorations, hanging the bright lights, and some even go as far as synchronizing it with holiday music to spread the holiday cheer. But what people need to remember, that in doing this tradition, you are working…
With so many instructional videos available on the internet it is easy for home and business owners to be lulled into a false sense of security, especially when it comes to DIY electrical projects. According to the knowledgeable experts at Peterkin Electric, it is never a good idea to attempt any type of electrical work…
Electrical safety is important and while we need electricity to live the way we do, it can be dangerous if it’s handled incorrectly and the statistics are scary. • 350,000-400,000 fires in the home are caused by an electrical malfunction or mishandling • Causing $7 billion in property damage • And close to 13,000 injuries…
Are you under the impression that your expensive electronics are protected simply by plugging them into a power strip? According to the knowledgeable experts at Peterkin Electric, this is a common misconception. After all plugging your gadgets into a power strip does not offer the same protection you can expect from a surge protector. We…
Investing in a few key professional services can be well worth its weight in gold before sinking your money into buying a new home. A simple electrical wiring inspection, for example, can help you avoid costly repairs and hazardous consequences caused from different problems inherited when buying new home. A professional electrical inspection is very…
Household electrical loads are generally modest. The 220-240 volt systems are generally restricted to appliances and air conditioning. Heat pumps and AC units will consume nearly 70% of the homes summer power consumption. All electric homes suffer the most as hot water and all other appliances are electrical. Most home 240-volt circuits are around 30…
Locks securely fastened on the windows and doors are just the basics when it comes to the security of your home. With so many break-ins becoming more common, many homeowners are investing in security systems that include an alarm and even surveillance, but many homeowners would do good to add security lighting systems to enhance…
