Why You Should Update Un-grounded 2-Prong Outlets While 3-prong grounded outlets have been required in the electrical code for decades, it’s not uncommon for older homes in the greater Lynchburg area to still have two-prong outlets. What Is Electrical Grounding? Grounding is a way of allowing excess electricity a safe route from an appliance […]

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When Should You Upgrade or Replace Your Electrical Panel? There are two common reasons homeowners choose to upgrade their home’s electrical panel. Typically, we get calls when a customer needs to add a new circuit for an appliance like a new range, hot tub, or a EV charging station. A panel upgrade is often needed […]

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Preparing Your Home For EV Charging With gas prices remaining near record highs, electric vehicles are becoming a cost-effective option for many Lynchburg area commuters. So besides choosing the right vehicle for your needs, what do you need to do to ensure your home is ready for charging an EV? Installing an EV charger is […]

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Top 5 Electrical Upgrades For Summer Summer is a great time to make electrical upgrades around your home to improve safety, comfort and convenience. Here are a few of the more popular electrical upgrades to consider. 1. Landscape and Security Lighting Landscape lighting can be as simple as a new entryway fixture to more elaborate […]

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Electric Bill Savings According to the US Department of Energy almost one half of your electric bill is due to heating and cooling your home. One third of your bill is due to your appliances, cooking and lighting. One quarter of your bill is usage of your water heater and your refrigerator. With a simple […]

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Electrical Safety Checks Where would we be if scientists had not learned to harness electrical and give us all of the , appliances, gadgets and electronics that we have all come to depend on. Electricity may be the best invention ever, but it is also dangerous. Thus you must either check out your home’s electrical […]

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