Take a few minutes to look for and correct electrical hazards in your home. It does not take too long to check the insulation on a table lamp cord, check for the correct wattage light bulbs and install a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter). Take the time. It will prevent an electrical safety hazard and save you and your loved ones lives.

Unsafe conditions such as overloaded circuits and damaged insulation as well as the misuse of extension cords and electrical devices create fire hazards and may result in serious electrical injury.

Studies of residential electrical fires show that the majority of serious fires could have easily been avoided. The conditions that caused the fires probably would have been detected by an electrical inspection. These problems were not detected or corrected because no inspections had been made for several years. In a number of cases homes ranging from 30 to 100 years old had not been inspected since they were built. A safety inspection should be performed by a qualified licensed electrician.

One good tip to determine when your electrical system was last inspected is to examine the door and cover of your electrical panel. The panel should contain a label or tag with a date, a signature, or initials on it. If there is more than one date, the most recent one should be the date of the last inspection. DO NOT remove the service-panel cover. This is a job for a qualified electrician. If the date is older than ten years, its time for a inspection and correction of any problems that show.

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It happened just like I hoped it would. I had found an electrician in Glendale who was not only efficient at his job, he knew a lot about the area. I was not familiar with Glendale, California, but I was pleased to be outside of busy downtown LA. House sitting for friend who was in Europe gave me the opportunity to help her and enjoy a warmer climate for a month in the winter. The day after I arrived, I began having issues with the electricity. I could not use the coffee maker if the toaster or microwave was on, and a lot of the interior lights flickered. The house was at least 60 years old, and my friend was planning to remodel next spring. Through an email she gave her approval for me to find a Glendale electrician to solve the problem, at least whatever was necessary to keep me safe and cozy.

Even though it was easy to locate many companies by typing “electrician in Glendale CA.” into an online search, I had no idea how to pick the best one. Probably because I love to play with words, I chose to call The Electric Connection in Glendale; anyone who makes the most out of words and their meanings is fine by me. It was the perfect choice. The local Glendale electrician showed up right on time ready to perform major electrical troubleshooting, and as a bonus I got to learn more about Glendale. He shared with me his favorite places to visit. He was still very excited that he had recently been treated to a hot air balloon ride, and that started us talking about balloons.

My hometown is Albuquerque, so I proceeded to tell him about the International Balloon Fiesta that happens there every year. Talk about a whole new kind of light bulb! There is nothing like the night lit up by 600 plus hot air balloons as they all power up the propane and make the balloons glow simultaneously at least two or three evenings at each year’s event. They have other spectacular events too: races to win a car, special shapes, fireworks and early morning ascents into the sky. It is one of the most photographed annual events in the world. Those balloons may be powered by propane, but the event itself is electrifying.

We settled up that afternoon, after this very knowledgeable Glendale electrician had completed some electrical rewiring and a panel upgrade. He also provided an electrical bid at the owners request for an electrical spa hook up, some outdoor lighting, having a chandelier replaced in the dining room, and having some smoke detectors installed where they were needed. On top of that, he gave me the name of the place that provided balloon rides since I told him I had enjoyed several but would love to take one that offered a new landscape to witness. I shared with him information about the next balloon event back home. He seemed pretty intent on making it happen next October. Just a thought — I wonder if The Electric Connection would let this Glendale electrician bring his electrical tools with him when he visits. In the meantime, with my electrical problems solved, I am off to see Glendale from a point above.

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Snap! Crackle! Pop! These are great sounds if you’re crunching cereal or curling up in front of a roaring fireplace on a cool winter evening. However, they are definitely unwelcome if you have just flipped on an electric light switch in your Los Angeles home. While most people can do simple home repairs, electrical problems are much more difficult — and potentially dangerous. At times like this, you’ll need to call on a Los Angeles electrician.

Since 1979 the Electric Connection has been providing electrical service and electrical repairs locally as an electrician in Los Angeles and the surrounding communities. But they offer an additional, very unique electrical service; they are willing to answer your electrical questions and give free electrical advice to homeowners who have questions about their home lighting, electrical rewiring, electrical safety assessments, electrical upgrades, or any other electrical concern. In a way it’s like having your own personal electrician in Los Angeles who will share bits of wisdom and electrical trade advice without charging for an unnecessary electrical service call.

Here’s an example of the kind of electrical help that’s available on The Electric Connection’s website. Suppose a short circuit causes your circuit breaker to flip off. Do you have an electrical wiring issue? Is the circuit breaker overloaded? Is the breaker broken? This Los Angeles electrician’s site walks you through some steps you can take to isolate the problem at no fee. They suggest you think back to what happened immediately before the electrical power went out. For example, if you just plugged in an iron or other appliance immediately prior to the circuit breaker jumping off, unplug the appliance and reset the circuit breaker. If it stays on without any additional electrical power interruptions, the problem is most likely a faulty appliance and not an electrical issue at all.

On the other hand, if the circuit breaker does not work normally, or if you can’t find any specific cause for the break in your electrical power, then it may be time to call a licensed electrician in Los Angeles CA. Everything wears out over time, even circuit breakers, and you may simply need to have yours replaced. Another possibility is that the electrical wiring in your house is not sufficient for the amount of electrical appliances you now have. This situation frequently occurs in older homes which were built before the age of multiple televisions, home computers, entertainment centers, trash compactors and more. In this situation a Los Angeles electrician can add additional electrical wiring to your home or upgrade your electrical panel, bringing it up to speed with today’s highly powered lifestyle.

The Electric Connection’s website is full of other little hints that can help the do-it-yourself homeowner. For example, do you want to change out that old dining room light fixture with a more romantic chandelier that is hooked up to a nice dimmer switch? If so, read the advice on the Electric Connection site to make certain you purchase the correct electrical switch. Do you have flickering lights or electrical outlets that fail to work? The Electric Connection, your Los Angeles electrician, will tell you all of the possible reasons for your problem.

They are also willing to explain things such as the recent electrical upgrades to the National Electric Code that requires special outlets called ground fault circuit interrupters (GFIs) to be installed in electrical outlets which are near water sources, like the bath, kitchen, garage, pool or hot tub. These inexpensive electrical upgrades can be a lifesaver – literally!

Things wear out, including electrical wiring, and codes continually change as improved materials and safety features become available. Do you know the state of our home’s electrical health? If not, you may want to contact a licensed electrician in Los Angeles CA to conduct a free, no-obligation safety check. Your home is not only one of your largest financial investments, but it’s the place of safety you provide your family. Take a little time to give your home a checkup.

When you’re looking on line for electrician Los Angeles, you’ll you can always call The Electric Connection to discuss your electrical projects, to ask any electrical related questions, or to inquire about an electrical estimate.

A good number of the calls I get during an average day at work fall into two categories;   customers who call to have something installed in their electrical system, and customers who tried to install it themselves and are calling me to come and fix the mistakes they made.  There’s certainly nothing wrong with trying to perform basic electrical work yourself if you have a good grasp on proper electrical safety techniques and what you’re doing.  On the other hand, there’s nothing wrong with calling a top Dallas electrician to do the work for you either.  The best way to ensure the job is done right every time is to hire an honest, hardworking professional electrician who’ll stand behind his work.

Even tasks that can seem quite simple can be treacherous if you’re not sure what you’re doing.  This comes into play a lot when a homeowner is trying to perform a three-way switch installation.  It seems a lot easier to install than it really is; I generally recommend homeowners not attempt to install three-way switches without at least a electrician on the phone to walk you through the process.  Keep the following in mind:

There are tasks well suited for the do-it-yourself minded homeowner, though.  The easiest is wall outlet replacement, which is usually a very simple, straightforward procedure.   That doesn’t mean the haystack isn’t free of the odd needle that you can hurt yourself on, though.  Here are some of the more common problems I run into, along with some typical solutions or hints to keep them from happening to you: 

When you find an excellent place to shop or a reliable business, you tend to stick with them. You become a loyal customer. It is nice when you finally find a company you can count on to take care of your needs in a way that satisfies you. You are left feeling good about spending the money to buy something or have something repaired. It gives you a feeling of confidence knowing you don’t have to worry about substandard quality. When you think about electrical work, you may assume that the team you use to take care of problems and jobs around your house is specifically reserved for residential use. If you are a business owner, you will be pleased to know that The Electric Connection offers a variety of services that are not limited to your residential needs.

If you have come to depend on the professional and timely service of the team, you will love knowing you can call them out to take care of much bigger jobs. A commercial electrician has the knowledge and experience needed to work with larger electric panels and some of the issues that accompany industrial and commercial businesses.

Maybe you work in an office and have seen a particular company taking care of the electrical repairs around the business. You realize that your place of employment trusts the team and you notice they seem to be very professional. Wouldn’t it be great to know you can call an electrician in California that not only works in the commercial industry, but can also work on problems you may have in your home? The next time you are in need of an electrician, whether it be at home or work, you can call The Electric Connection to take care of any job, big or small.