Proper Bedroom Lighting Advice
Bedrooms require flexible lighting that is both invigorating in the early morning and then calming at night. Besides having the atmosphere of relaxation, bedrooms need good general lighting in addition to appropriate task lighting for reading, dressing, grooming, and other activities. It is best to create a combination of general and task lighting. And if […]
Do You Have Proper Surge Protection?
One of the best ways to take care of one’s home is through taking care of one’s appliances, and the best way to take care of one’s appliances is through surge protection. There are many benefits one can get from good management of electric flow in the house. When electricity travels, it has the tendency […]
List Of Things To Do To Save On Your Electric Bill
It’s not that hard to save money on your electric bill and be environmentally friendly. It only takes a few changes in your household and the end result will be large savings on your electrical bill as well as being good for the environment. Please keep these tips from your Allentown electrician in mind… Refrigerator Saving […]
Why Is Copper Used So Much In Making Electrical Wires?
Copper is a well-known chemical element with atomic symbol Cu and atomic number 29. It has a beautiful red-orange metallic luster. In the modern days, this reddish metal is used in various areas like in the construction line as a building material, in roofing and plumbing, in industries as a raw material, as a constituent […]
Choosing the Best Lighting for Your Kitchen
Given that you likely spend a great deal of time in the kitchen it is important to make sure that this room has both an appearance and an atmosphere that is welcoming and comfortable to be in, without compromising functionality. The design of your furnishings, cabinetry, countertops, flooring and walls can be accented by selecting […]
Back To Basics: What Are Watts?
Watts are the gauge of just how much electricity a thing makes use of. Watts are also the measure the electrical power service uses to figure out your monthly invoice. The more watts you take advantage of every single thirty day period the larger your energy bill. Subsequently, the smaller amount of watts you use […]
Total Retrofit? Probably Not. Single Room Automation? Now We’re Talkin’!
A complete retrofit of an existing home to incorporate smart technologies for energy management and home automation can sometimes be overwhelming to Lehigh Valley homeowners, both in terms of cost and complexity. Because the energy and time savings from utilizing such systems can be significant, it is worth looking at lower cost solutions. One option […]
Are You Smarter Than an Electric Meter?
“Smart” electric meters are electronic devices that track and record a customer’s electric use. Electric utilities have been replacing old, analog meters that are read manually once a month with new, digital smart meters that automatically capture information about electricity consumption and transmit it back to electric companies. Smart meters offer the following benefits and […]
If the Breaker Fits…It Still May Not Be the Right One!
Breakers…What’s the Difference? From time to time there may be a need to change a breaker or add one to your Allentown home’s electrical panel. Most electrical devices, like switches, outlets and such, can be switched out with another brand without any problems. Breakers, however, are brand specific and require the exact replacement type to […]
Electrical Receptacle Spectacles
Receptacles are a convenient way to plug all types of appliances and lighting into to supply power. However, these convenient devices have their share of problems over the years. Your Lehigh Valley electrical contractor can easily correct any of these problems and install new receptacles should the need exist. Here is a look at the […]
