Electricians are always interested in changes in our industry, and LED lights are a relative newcomer to pool lighting. In a pool situation, LED lighting represents a terrific upgrade over traditional pool lighting. While we talk about lighting in terms of the pool, these options also include other water fixtures, such as waterfalls and fountains.

The weather is warming up, which means it’s time to do a few maintenance tasks which will make your home cooler, save you money, and help your appliances work better through the hot days of summer.

Hardly a day goes by when we don’t see a small child playing with their mother’s cell phone, watching tv, or even using a computer. Electricity is such a part of our daily lives that we often mesh kids and electrical appliances and don’t give it a second thought.

With the temperatures in the Metro Phoenix area creeping upward, it’s time to look around at our ceiling fans and see if any of them (or all of them) might need to be replaced.

When an electrical system becomes unpredictable and unpleasant, a professional electrician can help.

Electrical devices have become so safe, and outlets so advances, that electrical fires and electrocutions, which used to be fairly common, are now the lowest they have ever been, even though we use more electrical devices than ever.

As the real estate market climbs steadily in the Valley area, homeowners look for ways to make their homes more attractive to buyers without spending a fortune on remodeling or high-priced upgrades.

As electricians, we are always interested in programs for the public. Residents who want to learn more about their electrical system usage are in luck! TrickleStar® energy monitors are provided to libraries for patron use courtesy of SRP's Energy Analyzer Program.

Since man was able to harness the power of fire, we’ve been huddling around fires for warmth, light, and companionship. We love to watch the flickering flames and dream about our favorite things.

One of the things you may encounter concerning the electrical work in your home is aluminum wiring.

Once the temperature dips below 100 degrees in the Phoenix area, we start thinking about scarves and things to keep us warmer, even though some of us never wear anything but shorts and flip flops.

A ballast is commonly used in fluorescent lighting to regulate the current of a lamp and the voltage to start one. The use of electronic light ballasts initially rose in usage during the early to mid 1990s.

Within the electrical system of a commercial building, one of the essential features of the is the emergency lighting.

In the past five years, LED lighting and Smart control have suddenly been at the forefront of electrical innovation. Such lighting doesn’t just offer comfort, control, and security. It also increases the value of your home.

They say the road to hell is paved with good intentions. It could very well be that it’s also paved with foreign solar panels, which were hit with a tariff which was supposed to increase demand for U.S. solar panel production.

Electrical wall outlets are finally catching up with technology. While the old electrical outlets delivered power, the new electrical outlets give the homeowner a choice of convenience, safety features, and other options.

The modern clothes dryer has eliminated the chore of hanging up clothes in the harsh blazing sun.

In previous blogs, we talked about methods of lowering our electrical consumption through technology, appliances, and performance tools.

As electricians in the Metro Phoenix area, we’re in the thick of some exciting times.

Electricity has changed the way people live in this world. However, with the benefits of power come with inherent dangers. Once voltage gets out of control, this can prove to be dangerous to both property and lives.