Orange County Commercial & Residential Electrical Services
You can investigate and address different electrical problems with a multimeter, which is the go-to tool for diagnosing electrical problems. At the very least, learning how to read a multimeter will help you better diagnose the problem and take the right steps towards a solution. In order to test an outlet, we at Peterkin Electric…
Decks are great additions to any home. They help to extend your living space outside, make for the perfect environment for parties and so much more. There are a number of elements to a deck to consider. Most people focus on the deck’s design and layout, but what about the electrical needs of the deck?…
Whether you have recently moved into a new home you bought or was passed down to you, or you even one you been living in for decades, you may notice some indications that point to your home requiring some rewiring. Some signs are fairly obvious where other are not so plain to see. We at…
These two are working together in modern instances though they provide power in different ways, AC and DC are often thought of power rivals. AC versus DC power is what at Peterkin Electric would like to discuss to clarify a few things. Differences Between AC Current vs DC Current Being the standard of America’s early…
Humidity control is imperative when it comes to your home. Your home can become susceptible to mold growth and structural damage from moisture, like warping and peeling, when levels of humidity increase. From your daily shower routine, this moisture naturally accumulates, which can be detrimental if that moisture becomes trapped within your bathroom. Consider installing…
If you have joined the electric vehicle (EV) world and now own an electric car, you are likely learning all sorts of new things about charging and maintaining your battery. If you are new to this world, there is a lot to learn, and you likely have several questions about EV charging at home. There…
Summer can be so hot. We often find any way we can to cool off. In the process of trying to cool we use a lot of electricity. Because we use so much electricity it can cause electrical problems in our home. Peterkin Electric wants to help you learn a little more about what could…
You may notice some indications that point to your home requiring some rewiring, no matter if you have recently moved into a new home you bought, you are living in a home that was passed down to you, or you have been in a home for decades. We at Peterkin Electric would like to take…
Electricity is at the top of the list when it comes to household necessities. It’s near impossible to perform daily routines without access to a sufficient and steady flow of power from keeping your refrigerator running and food cold to providing adequate lighting and entertainment capabilities. Knowing the signs that indicate you are headed towards…
Ranging from damaged outlets, frequent power outages to electrical fires are the dangers of not having the proper circuit breakers installed in your home. Home electrical fires account for an estimated 51,000 fires each year, according to the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI), which results in nearly 500 deaths, 1,400 injuries, and $1.3 billion in…
