Do Home Inspectors Check Electrical? Do home inspectors check electrical? YES, a home inspector needs to check electrical. Electrical home inspections involve checking wires, sockets, outlets panels and more. Inspections regularly check and diagnose your homes for any issues regarding safety and performance. It is very important in home safety inspections, as they will help […]
Electrical Tips
What is an Arc Fault Breaker
What is an Arc Fault Breaker? An arc fault breaker is designed to guard against electric arcs that can severely damage your circuits. This is done by monitoring circuits for electrical inconsistencies. If there are any abnormalities in electrical flow, the arc fault breaker will detect them and assess the potential damage. If the arc […]
Does Upgrading Electrical Appliances Increase Home Value?
Does Upgrading Electrical Appliances Increase Home Value? Does upgrading electrical appliances increase home value? YES, electrical appliances have become the top commodity for domestic upgrades. These appliances can determine how well your house runs. Which Electrical Appliances Should I Upgrade to Increase Home Value? To prioritize, we should understand which appliances you should upgrade first. […]
The Benefits of Landscape Lighting
Most homeowners settle for the simple porchlight and only check to see if it works every now and then. However, at Kelly Electric we know that residential landscape lighting is a fundamental utility that can show off your home, in ways that no other feature can. Today, we will be going over how lighting can […]
Charging Your Electric Car
More homeowners than ever are purchasing electric cars, creating a growing demand for accessible charging stations. At Kelly Electric, we consider electrical safety a priority and provide Electrical Vehicle Service Equipment (EVSE) installations in your home to make charging your electric car both safe and convenient. The Future of Electric Cars Bloomberg New Energy Finance […]
How to Survive a Power Outage in the Winter
Here in the Northeast, we’re no strangers to cold winters and frequent snow, ice and wind. At Kelly Electric, we consider electrical safety a priority and there are extra precautions you need to take if the power goes out in a snowstorm. Before the storm To prepare for snow and a potential power outage, make […]
Are LED Light Bulbs Energy Efficient?
Are LED Light Bulbs Energy Efficient? Are LED light bulbs energy efficient? The answer is YES. And here is why: Less Energy, More Use One major reason for the rise in LED bulb popularity is their energy efficiency. According to energy.gov, residential LED bulbs consume at least 75% less energy than traditional incandescent light bulbs. On […]
My Circuit Breaker Keeps Tripping
“My Circuit Breaker Keeps Tripping” During the summer, do you ever realize that your circuit breaker keeps tripping? At this time of year, your home and its electrical circuits usually start to feel the strain. A great way to ease this overload on electrical circuits is by these two ways: How to Stop Your Circuit […]
Are Ceiling Fans Energy Efficient?
Are Ceiling Fans Energy Efficient? Have you ever left you ceiling fan on all day and asked yourself.. “are ceiling fans energy efficient?” Simply put, YES they are very energy efficient, especially when compared to the costs of running you air conditioner all day. Benefits of Realizing that the Answer is YES to “Are Ceiling Fans […]
How To Get A Raise By Saving Electricity
We talk a lot about saving energy at home – but what about when you enter the workplace? Some workers might think, “Well, energy conservation at work isn’t my problem. After all, I show up and get my work done, that’s all that matters.” Well, we can’t blame you if you feel that way. […]