Having to unexpectedly close the doors of your business is a guaranteed way to lose money because not only are you unable to serve your immediate customer base, but also you are losing out on potential new customers because you are unavailable. And when you are forced to keep the entrance locked because of an electrical issue, more often than not the problem could have been prevented. With regular inspections of your electrical services from a commercial electrician, there should be no surprises that ultimately cost you a great deal of money. However, in the event that your business does have an electrical problem, there is no reason to wait it out. Instead, your business could use a local electrician who offers emergency electrician services, and in Des Moines, that means putting in a call to Electrical Gurus.

At Electrical Gurus, we offer 24 hour electrician services so that your business can start serving the community again as quickly as possible. Whether you are running a local pub or a laundromat, our electricians can handle any sort of electrical problem from panel replacements to rewiring and everything in between. We understand that electrical issues are never convenient, and you need to get your business running again as soon as possible. So if a storm has caused damage to the electrical systems at your Des Moines business after hours or if a faulty appliance has unexpectedly caused an electrical short that is bringing your work day to a halt, give the experts at Electrical Gurus a call. Our electricians are on call 24 hours a day to handle whatever electrical issues your business has. Give us a call today at 515-446-7040.

Everyone probably knows light layering is the #1 rule in residential lighting design, but we can often neglect it in professional settings. Light layers can transform that standard gloomy, fluorescent malaise into something calm and energizing.

2. Take the layers outside too! The center’s entryway functions like a beacon in the night with those stylish ceiling lights, along with Image via CONTEMPORIST.com

If your business has a storefront or entryway, don’t neglect eye-catching light layers there either. You want to draw customers in, not scare them away.

3. Use standard fixtures in unexpected ways. A regular fixture in an unexpected place will be avant-garde, without the price tag of an avant-garde light fixture. Image via CONTEMPORIST.com

I’d also like to note those crazy recessed ceiling lights – totally echoing a standard recessed fixture only stylized and amplified. It makes you rethink the whole concept of a regular old recessed light!

It is true that most of the electrical problems you have in your home will need to be taken care of by a licensed electrician. However, there are various smaller problems that you can easily and safely troubleshoot. Here are just a few:

This can be quite bothersome and yet pretty easy to troubleshoot. Begin by checking that the bulb has been screwed in correctly. It needs to be in all the way. If that is in order, check to see that the wattage is correct for the fixture in which it has been fixed. If the wattage is not right, that can be causing overheating and it can even lead to a fire. In the event that the wattage is correct, just replace the old bulb with a new one. If the light is still flickering, then it is possible that the electrical outlet or the cord has a problem.

Today begins our newest series: Weekend Warrior. It’s part of our quest to bring our customers unique products and offer creative ideas for DIY projects around the house. This week we’re tackling one of our most innovative new products: The NETBRIGHT™ Wireless Motion Sensor Networked Spotlights. 

My front entrance with existing floodlight

The back entrance of my home … not so much…