16 Results for author: Jim Gangi
In our area there are a number of different factors that can cause the loss of electricity and these range from car accidents, utility line maintenance/issues, development/construction, hurricanes, ice storms etc. No one enjoys the stress of these events and the not knowing how long power will be out, not knowing if your food ...
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Homes are wired to satisfy the National Electrical Code (NEC) and local regulations applicable at the time they are built. As a result, older homes were often designed under minimal power standards, frequently placing multiple rooms on a single circuit. These legacy systems lack the capacity to support specialized modern ...
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Not sure which upgrades your home needs? A professional electrical inspection can identify safety concerns before colder weather arrives. Taking care of these improvements before temperatures drop can also help prevent unexpected electrical problems when your home is relying more heavily on heating equipment, lighting, and ...
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Preparing your home’s electrical system before fall is essential as energy demands shift toward heating, indoor lighting, and holiday preparations. Here are 10 key electrical issues to inspect and resolve before autumn arrives:
1. Overloaded or Aging Electrical Panel
Fall and winter bring increased demand from space ...
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Frequent Circuit Breaker Tripping or Blown Fuses
What It Means: Circuit breakers trip to prevent electrical safety hazards. Standard breakers will trip when too much power is being drawn as well as in the case of a short circuit. Specialty breakers like arc fault or ground fault breakers are made to detect these issues ...
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June 1st through November 30th is hurricane season, and we are all hoping it is nowhere as exciting as our Carolina Hurricanes season!!! However we all know how unpredictable this storm season can be so here are a few ways to prepare your home for potential power outages.
This hurricane season home electrical checklist for ...
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Electrical safety plays a major role in protecting your home, family, and property from preventable hazards like electrical fires and shock risks. During Electrical Safety Month, it's a great time for homeowners to review important electrical safety practices and follow these Electrical Safety Month tips for homeowners in ...
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A SPAN Panel is an innovative new type of breaker panel that allows for whole-home energy management. It enables homes to add electrical upgrades like EV chargers, heat pumps, solar power systems, and battery storage without the need for complete system upgrades.
Who It’s For
SPAN Panels are ideal for homeowners who want to ...
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As homes in Raleigh and throughout the Triangle continue to adopt new technologies like electric vehicles, induction cooking, heat pumps, and smart appliances, many homeowners are discovering that their electrical system may not have been designed to handle today’s growing power demands.
One solution that is becoming ...
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Power outages are unpredictable, but how you prepare for them shouldn’t be. Choosing the right backup power solution can protect your home, your comfort, and even your safety when the lights go out. In this guide, Portable vs Standby Generators - Which is Right for Your Home, we break down the key differences ...
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