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10 Ways to Upgrade Electrical Circuits for Today’s Lifestyle

 —  October 20, 2012 — No Comments

Our modern lifestyles now include many new technologically advanced products that challenge old electrical services.

If you’re remodeling an older home, odds are your local building department will require you to upgrade your electrical service to 100 amps. Why? It’s to ensure that there’s enough power in the home for all the modern electrical needs without causing a fire. Older homes didn’t need to support so many appliances.

When upgrading your electrical service and rewiring for a remodeled kitchen, a new spa, or other home improvement project, you should think beyond your immediate needs and anticipate other features that you or a future owner may want. Spending a little more now to expand your electrical capabilities may save a lot of time and money in the long run.

Most standard home electrical circuits are on a 120-volt line. To run major appliances and heavy electrical equipment, you need 220-volt current in the house. And unless your clothes dryer runs on gas, it will require a 220-volt outlet to operate, so it’s necessary to upgrade to 220 to handle this kind of appliance.

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Electrical Safety Inspection

The Importance of Electrical Safety Inspection

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What we look for in our home is safety from all harms. Similarly we also need to make sure that every systems in our household are in compliance to the latest safety norms. Often, we hear that one or two has been electrocuted or a house ends up in flames due to fire resulting from electrical sparks. All these are the results of faulty electrical installation, lack of electrical maintenance, etc. To put an end to all these, safety inspection is necessary. One should call up one of Mr. Mighty Electric’s electricians for all maintenance and safety inspections.

You may also have noticed at times that your home or workplace’s electrical system is not performing as per expectation. But you ignored it thinking that you can have it repaired some other day. As the saying goes, “never put of till tomorrow what you can do today”, your delay can cause the problem to worsen and disaster may hit anytime. It is therefore, suggested that whenever you see any flaw in your system, you should call up any residential or commercial Chicago electrician and have your system repaired.

Why a safety inspection service?

Electrical systems, appliances and units are bound to degrade in quality as well as performance due to passage of time and frequent usage. It is also hard to know when to have them repaired or replaced. To ease yourself of all doubts regarding when to repair and replace an appliance or unit, you can call up Chicago electricians and have your system inspected for compliance to the latest safety norms. Safety inspection are truly important to keep our house or workplace free from the harms of faulty installation and degrading systems.

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Ceiling Fans – Are They Worth It?

 —  October 19, 2012 — No Comments

Ceiling fans are one of the most versatile, and frequently used appliances in our homes and businesses. Not only can a ceiling fan add a great aesthetic to any room, it also provides increased comfort both during the summer and the winter. Depending on the direction that your fan is turning, it can either force air downward to create a wind chill effect on hotter days, or pull the air upward to help circulate warm air that has collected near the ceiling. A ceiling fan is a great way to save money all year without reducing your level of comfort. Furthermore, a good ceiling fan can actually raise the value of your home.

A good ceiling fan can change not only the comfort level in a room, but the overall atmosphere. Because they are available in a variety of shapes and sizes, there are ceiling fans made to match any size and style that you may desire. Many fans also offer customized options, such as interchangeable blades, remote controls and custom fan pulls. With the proper selection, you can create the exact ambience that you are looking for in every room.

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