Will burns: The electrical system will work for a long time, in a bad and unsafe state. (Open stinger) Tom: If your home is older than twenty years old, your electrical system may no longer be safe. Right Touch Electrical showed us four devices that can make your home safer. Will Burns: These are arc […]
Watch Right Touch Repair Damage From Thieves
Marinda: So stressful, major anxiety, just unbelievable that somebody could actually do that. Tom Tynan: Think you can spot an electrical emergency? Does this look like one? Marinda: I was grateful that the whole house didn’t burn down. Tom Tynan: The only signs of trouble, the power was out. Will Burns: They left to energized […]
An unsafe electrical panel puts your home in danger
Your home’s heartbeat is powered by your electrical box. Just like your heart, if your electrical panel fails, your house comes to a stop. That’s why its critical you know if your home has an unsafe electrical panel. What makes an unsafe electrical panel It’s where electricity from the grid connects to your home. From […]
After a flood: why electrical wiring & outlets must be replaced
Aluminum wiring could put your family and house at risk
You might think the aluminum wiring in your house is safe because there hasn’t been a problem for 30 to 40 years. You would be wrong. Failing aluminum wiring seldom provides easily detectible warning signs. Fortunately, there are remedies that will keep your home and family safe. How dangerous is aluminum wiring? In the […]
Could a surge suppressor prevent catastrophic damage to your home?
Without a surge suppressor, Power surges cause hundreds of millions of dollars in property damage annually. But, advances in technology now mean you can easily protect what gets plugged in around your home. Power Surges happen when voltage substantially exceeds the standard 120 volt flow, damaging anything plugged into outlets in your home. About eighty […]
Will GFCI outlets protect you from deadly electrical accidents?
Lightning is electric finding its way home—and it will always find the shortest path. It’s the same with electricity in your home; get between the source and the ground and you could be that path. That’s why GFCI outlets make electricity safer. What are GFCI outlets? GFCI stands for ground-fault circuit interrupter. Here’s how they […]
Replacing your electrical panel the right way could save your life
The electrical panel is the heart of your home’s electrical system. It distributes electricity throughout the home. But, it’s often overlooked until problems arise. Signs of electrical panel problems You probably only visit your electrical panel when a breaker trips. But, flickering lights, plugs that don’t work, outages, or a panel over 20 years old […]