Installing a Backup Electric Generator – Don’t Get Left in the Dark

Guardian Generator

Whether you have experienced an extended power outage or not, it is important to have a plan in place. Power loss can be sudden, unexpected and caused by a variety of reasons. Weather is one of the most common causes of extended power outages. In the Northeast, we may experience storms, hurricanes, nor’easters and other events that can lead to extensive damage to power lines, power stations and your home. Installing an emergency electrical generator is one of the best ways to ensure the safety, security and peace of mind of your family and property when the power goes out.

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CFL Lighting – Save Money & the Planet

CFL Lighting - Save Money & the Planet

In honor of Earth Day, Local Electrical will educate you on the value of converting your home’s lighting to the new energy efficient CFL light bulbs. According to ENERGY STAR, “if every American home replaced just one light bulb with a light bulb that’s earned the ENERGY STAR, we would save enough energy to light 3 million homes for a year, save about $600 million in annual energy costs, and prevent 9 billion pounds of greenhouse gas emissions per year, equivalent to those from about 800,000 cars.”

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Landscape Lighting – Adding Ambiance to Your Property

Landscape lighting

With spring rapidly approaching in the Northeast, we will want to spend as much time as possible outside. Consider installing landscape lighting in strategic locations to enhance your property while giving you more outdoor time. Designed to work with the layout of your patio and yard, landscape lighting can extend your indoor environment outside, giving you a more usable and enjoyable living area.

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10 Electrical Safety Tips to Keep Your Home Safe

Damaged Extension Cord

Your home’s electrical service is one area that homeowners should avoid doing it yourself. Electricity is a powerful tool that used properly gives us the quality of life we’ve come to enjoy. But even a small mistake when wiring or not understanding the latest electrical codes for your state, could cause a serious situation.

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