The electrical panel inside of your home or office is where the breakers (or sometimes called switches) are located.  This is the “heart” of your electrical system.  Just like the heart inside of your body, if this major organ does not work properly, your blood circulation and limbs don’t stand a chance.  You could look at your electrical wiring as being your blood vessels and your appliances as being your limbs.  If your electrical panel, “aka” heart, is healthy and strong, your electrical wiring will operate properly, allowing all of your appliances to last longer.  Beware of old electrical panels; these could become a hazardto your home or business.

It is the rare person who does not deal with electrical appliances today. Most people watch television, turn the oven on to cook food, or simply pop frozen foods into the microwave. With electricity pouring through virtually every home, everyone should be aware of the following electrical safety precautions:

All of these electrical safety precautions should be remembered by adults working with electrical appliances. If you know someone who isn’t aware of any precaution on this list, send them here to learn. It could save a life!

A large amount of the calls we go out on are for lighting fixture replacement/changes.  A lot of the customers say “I usually do this myself,” but I don’t have time to take care of this right now.  Another common quote we hear is “We have been working on this all weekend, and can’t get it to work.”  Last but not least, a favorite quote of mine that I hear is “I am so tired of this outdated looking lighting that exists in my home.  Can you please bring it up to date?”  Usually this is where I chuckle and say “Twitter, Google Plus.

If you have gotten that first heating bill this winter, you are probably considering the options available to reducing your electric bill. It may not only be about saving money for you. Maybe you are concerned about the strain on our natural resources and the devastating affect it is having on our environment. Whatever your reasons, solar panel installation may be the answer you are looking for. The Electric Connection can help you learn more about making the move to solar energy.

One of the biggest concerns people have with moving to solar energy is solar panels cost. Fortunately, it isn’t quite as expensive as you would think. While a complete system that will fully sustain a typical home can be as much as $20,000, you don’t have to pay that much. You can augment your current energy needs with solar installation. You can keep your home connected to the grid as a backup source. Solar installers will take care of hooking up your electric panel to the solar energy system.

There are plenty of companies who are willing to offer solar panels and the necessary components to homeowners on a lease arrangement. You can make monthly payments for the panels, which makes it much easier to afford. You will get the luxury of trying out solar energy and learning the quirks and if it is right for you and your family. There is definitely a bit of a learning curve when it comes to relying on the sun for your electricity instead of the main power grid. The entire family will have to make energy conservation a priority. Wasting the electricity you capture from the sun will leave you without or being forced to tap into the main power grid. Give The Electric Connection a call today to learn more about solar energy and how it can benefit you.