It’s easy to believe that homes without security systems are must more likely to be targeted by a burglar that ones that are equipped with an efficient home security system. Many times, the simple presence of an alarm system can be enough to protect your home and your family from a break-in.

There are occasions in which a burglar will enter a home without knowing whether or not there are actually any occupants inside or not. This can quickly escalate to a dangerous situation. If this is not enough to convince you to have a burglar alarm installed, keep reading for some more benefits.

This is particularly pertinent if you have children who are old enough to stay home alone, or elderly members of your family. Reaction times may not allow them to get out of a home with the speed required in dangerous situations, and although a forceful burglary may never happen, your family will at least have a peace of mind that there is something there to deter thieves.

In addition to protecting your family, an efficient burglar alarm helps to protect your valuables. When your alarm system is enabled, it will not only set off an audible signal, it will also alert authorities that the home has been broken into. This increases the likelihood that the burglar will be caught or identified later for the crime committed.

As all homeowners know, having insurance on their home is mandatory. This type of insurance policy covers private residences and the possessions within from loss, or damage that can occur as the result of a number of events, burglary being one. However, if you have an alarm then you’ve reduced the risk that you will be robbed, and therefore most insurance companies will provide a discount for homeowners insurance.

Thanks to smart devices, home security systems these days allow you to view your home using a web cam. Most systems also allow you to remotely arm and disarm the home, monitor multiple cameras, and even turn lights on and off and control your HVAC system.

Your home is constantly evolving. The people who live in it grow up. You may expand the family at some point or your family may shrink as the kids move on. With your ever-changing family, your home will need to grow and evolve with your needs. Remodeling your family home makes a lot more sense than pulling up stakes and buying a new home that will fit your needs for a short time. You can make your home fit your family by remodeling with the help of an electrician in Santa Monica. The team at The Electric Connection is here to help you realize your dreams.

A remodeling job is an exciting adventure as you work with a contractor to transform your home into one that you are proud of and completely comfortable in. Unless you are a skilled tradesman, you won’t want to try and take on this big job yourself. Your fun adventure will quickly turn into a nightmare that could not only put your safety at risk, but the safety of your home. It is imperative you leave all of the Santa Monica electrical work to a professional.

Prior to starting the remodeling process, you will want to have a conversation with your electrician and other contractors about what your goals are. Some points to discuss with your electrician are as follows;

• Replacement of existing light fixtures • Installing data lines

While the electrician is in the house, it doesn’t hurt to have an electric safety inspection completed as well. This will help you identify any areas that should be upgraded or replaced during the remodel. This will make your home safer and give you peace of mind. If you are ready to take the first step in remodeling your home, give The Electric Connection a c all today.

In the last few years, hybrid and electric vehicle technologies have grown by leaps and bounds. Rather than being a clunky, partially formed technology, it is now possible for many people to own an electric vehicle that is both energy efficient and good looking. One thing that is often overlooked when purchasing an electric vehicle, however, is whether or not your home needs special wiring for your new, highly efficient vehicle. In many cases, you will need to have an electrician Los Angeles come out to perform some relatively simple wiring upgrades to ensure that your vehicle charges safely and quickly.

Home Charging Stations

Depending on your commute, there may be a variety of charging stations between your home and your destination. That being said, every EV owner should have a home charging station so that they can plug their vehicles in at night and when they are not in use. These charging stations are available in two sizes, Level I and Level II. In most cases, both require a certain level of new wiring.

A level I charger is a standard 110 volt outlet that is placed on a dedicated circuit. If you already have an outlet on a dedicated circuit in your garage or carport, that’s great. If not, then you will need to have one installed. While a level I charger will get the job done, it can take much longer than a Level II charger. A level II charger is a specially installed 220-240 volt outlet that is placed on a dedicated circuit. This type of charger helps you make the best use of your cost and time. As opposed to the 8-12 hours required for a level I charger, a level II charger can fully charge your battery in 4-6 hours. This can be make a huge difference when it comes to how you use your electrical vehicle.

Whatever size the EV charger in your home, make sure that you have it installed by a professional electrician in Los Angeles.

We live in an area where there are many very old homes. Within these homes, as you’d expect, is very old wiring. Even if you have not had trouble with your wiring just yet, and even if your wiring appears to be in fine condition, you should keep in mind just how much the demand for electricity in our homes has gone up over the years. The original owners of your old home were not running whole-house cooling systems and charging multiple phones and tablets while also powering a dishwasher, after all. Overloading the circuits in your home can be quite dangerous, both to your family, your property, and your appliances/electronics.

Even if the circuits in your home are designed to keep up with your electrical demand, the fact remains that the materials composing your electrical and wiring systems will degrade over time. When they do, it really doesn’t matter if your wiring is capable of handling your existing electrical load or not. The degradation of wiring insulation and other materials will render any system unsafe.

While outdated circuitry and degraded materials can lead to a lot of blown fuses/tripped circuits and other issues, the real concern with very old wiring is, of course, the risk of a fire in your home. When it comes to old wiring, you really cannot afford to adopt an “out of sigh, out of mind” attitude. If you are uncertain of how old your electrical system is, but know that your house is quite old, you should give us call to have the system evaluated. We are happy to help.