• Common Electrical Safety Hazards & How to Handle Them

    From washing clothes to playing games, nearly all of our daily activities rely on working electricity. But when something goes awry with your New York home’s electrical system, the consequences can be extremely dangerous. While it’s not a good idea to attempt electrical repairs without the proper training, it’s still important for homeowners to understand…

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  • Electric Car Charging Stations: The Basics You Need To Know

    The number of people driving electric and plug-in hybrids continues to grow yearly. If you’re considering buying an electric car, it’s important to learn about the three levels of electric charging and the most popular places to charge an EV. Types of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Charging stations come in two classes — residential and…

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  • The Ultimate Checklist for Electrical Safety in Your Home

    According to Electrical Safety Foundation International, an estimated 51,000 home electrical fires occur each year. What’s more, 65% of home fire deaths are a result of malfunctioning smoke detectors, further pointing to the adverse effects of poor electrical performance. Electrical malfunctions can happen at any time for many different reasons, making it essential for homeowners…

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  • 5 Ceiling Fan Hacks To Save You Money & Energy

    For some people, summer kicks off fun in the sun. For others, it’s the beginning of astronomical utility bills. Installing ceiling fans is a cost-effective way to lower your utility bills. With the ceiling fan hacks below, you’ll  be surprised at how easy it is to keep your home cool. Hack #1 – Adjust The…

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  • Are Outdoor Ceiling Fans Safe?

    We all know how hot Rochester summers can be, and installing outdoor ceiling fans are a wonderful way to keep cool. Is there a better way to enjoy a beautiful spring or summer afternoon than by sitting outside on the porch with a glass of iced tea in hand and a cool breeze circulating through…

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  • Do I Need A Special Circuit For My Air Conditioner?

    Find that your circuits are constantly tripping during the warmer months of the year? Your air conditioning system could be to blame. Just think about all of that power it consumes each time it kicks on to cool your home and then think about how old your current electrical system is. See below to find…

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  • 5 Key Benefits of an Electrical Inspection

    Buying a house? That’s so exciting! But it can come along with some major stressors and feelings of being overwhelmed if you’re not careful. You’ve put hours and hours into searching for the perfect home with the perfect property in the perfect neighborhood, but did you remember to schedule an electrical inspection before you made…

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  • Is It Safe To Unscrew My Light Bulb?

    Whether it’s safe to unscrew a light bulb in your home depends on whether the light bulb is broken and whether there’s power running to it. When bulbs aren’t broken, changing them is probably one of the simplest, safest electrical tasks homeowners can take on. When light bulbs are broken, you’ll need to take some…

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  • Standard vs. USB Outlets: Which are Better?

    Remember the good old days when every two pronged plug was the same shape? Every outlet looked the same – two slots that had been painted over dozens of times. Well, times have changed and modern technology has thrown many of us into a state of confusion with the inception of USB outlets in our…

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