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How You Can Make Your Electrical Greener: Solar Power and EV ChargersAdding solar panels to a home is considered one of the most eco-friendly choices. Solar power isn't just for going off the grid anymore. More and more ...Energy Efficiency, Tips and Tricks, Smart Home
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Add Lights to Make Your Backyard BrightOne of the best parts of the summer is getting to enjoy the outdoors. Wherever you might be in the world, spending too much time indoors – whether you’re stuck ...Energy Efficiency, Ceiling Fans, General Electrical, Lighting, Tips and Tricks
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Ceiling Fans Can be Functional and FancyComfort is a big part of what makes a house a home and being able to moderate the temperature of any room in your house, goes a long way. Ceiling fans are a ...Energy Efficiency, Ceiling Fans, Circuits and Wiring, General Electrical, Lighting, Main Electrical Panel
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Which AC Units Use the Most Electricity (and Which are the Most Energy Efficient)As the weather gets warmer, we’re inclined to pack away the space heaters and throw open the windows. Depending on the day, you may want to flip on the ol’ AC ...Energy Efficiency, General Electrical, Did You Know?
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How to Read Your Electric Meter (Digital, Dial, etc.)A big part of responsible homeownership is managing your utilities. Being aware of how much electricity you’re using can help you determine what usage is ...Energy Efficiency, General Electrical, Main Electrical Panel, Did You Know?
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Smart Home Technology and Protection from WeatherSmartphone and smart home applications make it easier to plan for your day. Whether it’s a scorcher or below freezing, smart weather alerts can let you know how ...Energy Efficiency, Safety, Tips and Tricks, Smart Home
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12+ Ways to Maintain a Safe and Long-Lasting Electrical System in Your HomeMuch like a person, an electrical system needs to be taken care of. It needs yearly check-ups, daily care, a healthy diet, and everyday grooming. Also, like a ...Energy Efficiency, Electrical Repair, General Electrical, Main Electrical Panel, Tips and Tricks, Did You Know?
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Best Lights to Use for Your Indoor Plants or GreenhouseMaintaining a greenhouse year-round can be challenging if you don’t have the proper equipment. Having the right lighting is key to making sure your plants ...Energy Efficiency, Lighting, Tips and Tricks, Did You Know?
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Breaker or Blown? Why my Outlet Doesn't WorkElectricity is something we rely on day and night. Whether running the blender for a breakfast smoothie or plugging in a night light, you need to have power. ...Energy Efficiency, Circuits and Wiring, General Electrical, Main Electrical Panel, Tips and Tricks, Did You Know?
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What Homeowners Need to Know About Solar PowerWhen we think of solar power innovation, we usually don’t think of the 1800s. While most of us see solar-powered energy as a distinctly modern invention, its ...Energy Efficiency, General Electrical, Lighting, Tips and Tricks, Did You Know?
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Does Your Panel Need a Pick-Me Up?Whether you’re polishing the sliver or getting a haircut, all things can benefit from a brush-up. This also includes your electrical system. While your ...Energy Efficiency, Electrical Repair, General Electrical, Main Electrical Panel, Did You Know?
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Is Your Oven Ready to Rumble?With the holidays around the corner, it’s important that your kitchen appliances are in their best working order. An over- or undercooked holiday meal could ...Energy Efficiency, General Electrical, Tips and Tricks, Did You Know?
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Are Your Appliances Draining You?Do you wake up to find your appliances are barely alive? Do you find that your home devices just aren’t working like they used to? You may be living with a ...Energy Efficiency, Tips and Tricks, Did You Know?
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Beat the Heat: Smart Energy Usage this SummerAlthough it is scorching hot, it is still important to remember that the best energy usage is smart energy usage! Here are a few tips from Mister Sparky on how ...Energy Efficiency
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Building36 and You: Smart Choices for a Smart HomeFrom The Jetsons to 2001: A Space Odyssey to Inspector Gadget and Tony Stark, human beings have always had a fascination with smart home technology. It has the ...Energy Efficiency, General Electrical, Lighting, Main Electrical Panel, Safety, Surge Protection, Tips and Tricks, Did You Know?
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6 Ways for Better Earth - and a Lighter WalletTo celebrate Arbor Day, Mister Sparky is pleased to present these 6 tips for reducing energy AND saving money.Energy Efficiency, Tips and Tricks, Did You Know?
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These Are the Biggest Electricity Hogs in the Average HomeWhen a homeowner decides to take action against electricity waste at home, it can sometimes be hard to decide where to start. It may be tempting to track down ...Energy Efficiency
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Save Time and Money On Next Year’s Holiday Light DisplayMister Sparky hopes you had a fun and safe time decorating for the holidays this year! As electricians, we have a soft spot for strands of twinkling lights, as ...Energy Efficiency, Lighting, Safety, Tips and Tricks
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Does Your Home Have Knob and Tube Wiring?Since electrical work isn’t for amateurs, many homeowners don’t know much about the electrical systems in their homes. With all the wiring hidden behind the ...Energy Efficiency, Code Compliance, General Electrical, Safety
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Putting Hot Food in the Fridge Is Safe, But CostlyIf you’re a hawk about refrigerator energy efficiency, you probably already do things like keep your fridge and freezer mostly full, clean the coils regularly ...Energy Efficiency, Tips and Tricks
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Pull the Plug on Energy VampiresYou’ve probably heard that it’s important to unplug your cell phone charger when your phone isn’t connected, because the charger will continue to drain power. ...Energy Efficiency, General Electrical, Tips and Tricks
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Make Your Dryer More Energy Efficient With a Few Simple TricksDid you know that your clothes dryer is one of the biggest energy hogs in the typical home? According to the Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR ...Energy Efficiency, General Electrical, Tips and Tricks
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Cook Green and Stay Cool With Small Kitchen AppliancesSlaving over a hot stove may sound like an appealing chore in the dead of winter, but who wants to do that in the middle of summer? Not only is it ...Energy Efficiency
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Prioritize Safety Over Savings With Refrigerator TemperatureSavvy homeowners look for ways to reduce their energy use in every area of their homes. And when it comes to home appliances, few use as much energy as your ...Energy Efficiency, Tips and Tricks
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Do Eco Settings on Your Appliances Really Save Energy?Economy settings have become a standard option on nearly all modern appliances. They purport to put the decision about energy conservation in the consumer's ...Energy Efficiency
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Low Voltage Direct Current Could Power Homes of the FutureWhat if everything you knew about your home electrical work got turned on its head in the not-too-distant future? That could be reality, not science fiction, ...Energy Efficiency, General Electrical
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Tips for Connecting New Light Fixtures to Old WiringThere are plenty of reasons to install new indoor light fixtures in your home. Perhaps you want to update your interior aesthetic, or save energy by upgrading ...Energy Efficiency, Circuits and Wiring, Code Compliance, General Electrical
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How to Install a Windmill in Your BackyardHave you ever dreamed of generating your own electricity, right in your backyard? That dream could become reality with a residential wind turbine. Wind turbines ...Energy Efficiency, General Electrical
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Learn the Difference Between Green and Renewable EnergyEnergy deregulation gives consumers choices when it comes to the companies that provide their home electricity. Suppliers can compete for your electricity ...Energy Efficiency, General Electrical
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How Much Does Electricity Cost in Your State?Location, location, location. Many factors in your quality of life are affected by where you choose to live, including your energy costs. Wallet Hub recently ...Energy Efficiency, General Electrical
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LED Lighting Technology and Your Smart HomeAre you still using incandescent light bulbs? Your electrician would recommend a different course. Efficient lighting technology has blown up in the last few ...Energy Efficiency, General Electrical, Lighting
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Capture Energy Savings with Your RoofRoof replacement is rarely a happy job. It's messy, time-consuming and expensive. If it's time for you to install a new roof, however, you can make the best of ...Energy Efficiency, Tips and Tricks
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Energy-Efficient Cable Boxes Can Cut Your Power UsageLooking for a creative way to save energy? Don't forget about your cable box. The television might not be the first device most people think of when it comes to ...Energy Efficiency, Tips and Tricks
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Teach Your Kids to Save EnergyYou've done everything you can to conserve energy in your house -- purchased the latest Energy Star appliances, insulated your walls, and turned your thermostat ...Energy Efficiency, Lighting, Tips and Tricks
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Debunking Electricity MythsSmart homeowners are always looking for ways to lower their electricity bills. Not only do you save money, but you reduce your environmental footprint as well ...Energy Efficiency, Lighting
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Should You Repair Or Replace A Broken Appliance?Household appliances are expensive investments, so it's an alarming moment when the hot water heater sputters to a stop or the washing machine starts spewing ...Energy Efficiency
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Can You Save Money with a Space Heater?Temperatures are falling rapidly, and some regions of the country have already seen snow. With winter settling in, renters and homeowners are cranking up their ...Energy Efficiency, Circuits and Wiring
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