With summer officially here, there’s no ignoring that temperatures are only going to climb. In order to stay as cool as possible during this time of year, then you have to have a great working air conditioning system installed in your home.

However, purchasing a highly efficient air conditioner and having it expertly installed is only just the beginning. Every air conditioner is a mechanical system, which is going to be prone to occasional operational issues. Keep reading to learn what air conditioning issues you want to watch out for this summer.

Have you ever been walking through your home to notice uneven cooling throughout? If you have, then it’s very likely that you need professional air conditioning repair services. As long as your air conditioner is correctly sized for your home and it’s only ever been handled by professionals, then it should be capable of cooling your home evenly. If not, your AC issue could be relative to damaged ductwork or even mechanical problems in the interior of the system.

Short-cycling is a process in which you air conditioner starts up and shuts down too frequently. There are a couple reasons this can occur. The most common reason is typically that the system is too big for the home, so it’s bringing temperature down too rapidly.

Unfortunately, if your AC has always had this problem then the only solution is to replace it with an appropriately sized air conditioner. However if short-cycling is a new problem, then you could have a problem with your capacitor or some other type of electrical problem.

No air conditioner is going to be completely quiet during operation. However, your AC system should never make alarming, very loud noises when running. If you notice clanging, screeching, or grinding noises then you may have a problem with your motor, fan belt, bearings, or even the compressor. No matter what you think the cause may be, it’s best to give our professionals a call so that we can accurately diagnose and resolve the issue.

Eric Lebersfeld and his dedicated Capitol Lighting team have expanded their reach and literally broadened the horizon toward “Making Lives Brighter.”  Together, they have enriched the lives of many and remain gratefully committed to their work with Habitat for Humanity.

Most recently, Habitat for Humanity Palm Beach County honored Lebersfeld at their gala celebration for his outstanding service and commitment.  Lebersfeld and the Capitol Lighting team remain faithful supporters of Habitat for Humanity and look forward to continuing the relationship and investing their resources in this noble organization.

Capitol contributions to Habitat for Humanity include:

•Donating over $100,000 in cash and products just this year.

•Investing their time and supporting the cause for almost 10 years.

•Developing the Making Lives Brighter Campaign with partner and spokesperson Rob-Van-Winkle, aka Vanilla Ice, to better serve the community and expand gift-giving capabilities.

• Bringing comfort to inhabitants, Capitol Lighting collects old lighting fixtures to be donated to Habitat and then offers donors a 10% discount towards new lighting purchases.

Members of the Capitol Lighting family enjoyed an evening of celebration and an awe-inspiring acknowledgement of their efforts on behalf of Habitat for Humanity.

For his work over the past 10 years, Habitat for Humanity Palm Beach County appointed Lebersfeld as an honoree.

Here are some excerpts from Lebersfeld’s speech at Habitat for Humanity’s Gala Celebration:

October 5, 2013

“So, how did it come to be that a little Jewish boy from New Jersey who sells lights for a living ends up being honored by a big international Christian Ministry that builds houses? “

Lebersfeld credits his parents, who taught him by their example to live his life in a certain way, to see what connects us as human beings, rather than what divides us:

“If one elevates their thinking just a little bit, we come to realize that the small differences between us are easily dwarfed by the commonalities we all share. 
The quality of a person is not made up by whom they know, what they have or how they look, but by who they are, what they create and how they can add to the lives of others.”

Lebersfeld went on to impart some of the history behind Capitol Lighting, a family-owned business that began in 1924 with his great-grandparents:

“Together, they started Capitol Lighting and began our mission to make lives brighter. 
They did this literally and figuratively. For almost 90 years, Capitol Lighting has been on a quest of making the lives of our customers, our communities, our vendors and most importantly, our employees – brighter”.

“Habitat’s stated mission is that of “building hope with homes”. Their organization is filled with dedicated and passionate people striving to provide deserving and hard working families with an incredible gift. They also have provided me personally and every member of my team who has worked on a habitat project the gift of allowing us to do a mitzvah – a good deed”.

“Our goals are aligned and Capitol’s and Habitat’s working together makes all the sense in world”.

Lebersfeld acknowledged with gratitude Capitol Lighting’s spokesperson, Rob Van Winkle, also known as Vanilla Ice, for boosting the Making Lives Brighter campaign and helping Capitol to donate well over $100,000 to Habitat.

He concluded his remarks by whole-heartedly thanking Habitat for Humanity for allowing Capitol Lighting the opportunity to support their good work: “It allows us to fulfill our mission while helping you fulfill yours”.

Lebersfeld also vowed his continued support for Habitat for Humanity, as he thanked Mike Campbell, director of Habitat, and Ana Vento of Vento Designs for making the evening such a success.

Spring showers bring lots of beautiful flowers, but all that dampness can cause some problems in your home. Without proper ventilation, the dampness will seep into the frame of your home and it can be very costly to try and remediate mold and mildew problems. Your best defense is a good offense. Protect your home from destructive dampness with the help of a Los Angeles Electrician. You can count on the team at The Electric Connection to help you protect your home.

A bath fan isn’t always a standard feature in bathrooms. However, they are crucial to the health of your home. You need a bath fan to help keep your home dry and mold free. The fans are often seen as a non-essential fixture in a home, but they are just as important as lights or a lock on the front door. When you shower, the steam from the hot water will create condensation. The condensation is damaging to the countertops, the walls and the frames. If you have ever stepped out of the shower and noticed your towel was a little damp or the countertop was wet, you can imagine what damage daily, multiple showers are doing to your bathroom walls.

You can eliminate this situation by turning on a bath fan installed by an electrician. Los Angeles homeowners can choose a fan that suits their needs. The fans will help eliminate the steam in the room by pulling out the warm air and venting it outside. There are a variety of models on the market. You will need to choose a fan that is big enough for your bathroom. Some models include lights and heaters. These fans are beautiful and effective. If you are ready to protect your home from becoming damaged by dampness, give The Electric Connection a call today to schedule your bath fan installation.

Solar panels have numerous benefits. It is important to do research and understand how solar panels provide energy for your home. Understanding the process will allow you the benefit of realizing how unique and cost effective solar energy can truly be.

Since the sun’s light contains energy, when the rays hit an object, the energy emitted turns into heat. This is similar to feeling the warmth of the sun on your face. However, when it hits certain materials, instead of turning into heat, it turns into power that can be harnessed as an electrical current.

When using solar panels made up of these materials, your home can be powered by solar energy, while using your current electrical wiring to run it throughout your home. You also can stay on with your electrical company, so that when cloud covers and bad weather roll in, you will not notice any difference in your home’s power.

Now, since there is also the option of leasing solar panels, the cost of solar panels has decreased somewhat. One of the biggest setbacks for most people, in the past, have been the cost, but with the option to install solar panels by leasing them, combined with a significantly lowered electricity bill,  they have been able to be much more affordable.

There is also the benefit of using an energy source that doesn’t pollute like the current fossil fuels being used. The sun has an ample supply of energy, and a small percentage of one second of its energy being enough to power the entire world.

With so many benefits and understanding how the energy is transferred into power, you will be better equipped to make the decision to switch over to solar in your own home or business. If you have more questions, check out The Electric Connection’s website and blogs for more information about solar power information and solar panel installers.

This post is the second in a series on energy-efficient lighting. We’re reviewing all kinds of spaces in homes and businesses to help you save energy.

Here are a few simple suggestions to save energy and hard-earned cash with your restaurant lights: 

Update Your Light Bulbs

Still using standard incandescent light bulbs? The fastest, simplest thing you can do to save energy is to update them. Whether they’re the ubiquitous A19 lamps, reflector lamps for your track lights, chandelier light bulbs in hanging fixtures, or decorative globe lights in the bathroom, you have tons of new energy-efficient options: