Fortunately for Los Angeles residents winters are fairly mild, which is one of the major draws of the southern California city. There is usually not a major concern of a big storm coming through and knocking out the power for days, but stranger things have happened and blackouts are not completely unheard of. Typically, these situations are rare, but wouldn’t it be nice to be prepared? Having a standby generator installed can help alleviate any of the problems associated with a loss of power. This is a job for an electrician. Los Angeles home and business owners can rely on The Electric Connection to install a generator professionally and quickly.

A generator can mean the difference between functioning at a normal level and being totally set adrift. Although losing power for a few minutes or even an hour isn’t terribly unbearable, it still causes an interruption in the day and sometimes the timing couldn’t be worse. With a standby generator, you won’t have to worry about trying to serve dinner to the family in the dark. It also means your home will feel safer and more comfortable, which is very important.

There are some components to a generator installation that will require an electrician to complete. The generator would need to be wired directly into your home’s main electrical system. Los Angeles electrical code requirements will need to be addressed by a certified electrician who can ensure the work is done right. When a power outage occurs, there is nothing you need to do with your generator. It will automatically turn on and provide electricity to your home or business. These generators are very handy devices and can make your life so much easier. If you would like to learn more about generators and the installation process, give The Electric Connection a call today.

Of the top five U.S. cities most likely to encounter major storm activity such as a hurricane, two of them are in the state of Florida. Residents of the Sunshine State also endure their fair share of thunderstorms, tornadoes, and tropical storms, all of which can cause a great deal of damage to a home’s electrical system. The key to weathering any storm is being prepared, so neither you, nor your home, is left powerless.

During a power outage, you may be left without a number of resources, including electricity, water, or heat. Plan ahead to ride out the storm safely and comfortably, using these tips:

While most homeowners aren't strangers to the process of buying light bulbs, many simply grab the nearest package while standing in the electrical aisle rather than looking at some of the other choices available. There are hundreds of brands, styles, color temperatures and other factors that determine the differences between one light bulb and another, so it's important to know a little bit about these distinctions. That way, you'll select the lighting solution for your room that best fits its purpose.

Here are the three primary types of light that you'll have to choose from: