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Month: September 2019

Why Homeowners Choose Gervais Electric

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Electricity is a vital source of power for nearly everything in our homes and in our lives. It is important that the electricity in your home is fully functional and in working order and that all your electrical appliances are in tip-top shape as well. Oftentimes seeking out and finding the perfect company you can rely on to provide you with top-rated services, affordable prices and appropriate electrical solutions can be a bit of a challenge. Gervais Electric has come to be known as your ‘go to’ company for all your electrical needs, whether residential or commercial homes and buildings.

WHY HOMEOWNERS CHOOSE US

Our Years of Experience – Paul Gervais has been providing premier services to homeowners, commercial property owners, and industrial plants for over fifty years. Our team of highly skilled professionals has provided effective solutions to a wide range of electrical issues throughout the years and our overall knowledge and expertise in the field has allowed us to be recognized as a leader in the industry. When it comes to typical and specialized electrical services, our team knows the ins and outs of the trade to accomplish the task at hand, identify the source of the problem and provide an effective, satisfactory solution quickly and efficiently.

A Wide Range of Services – From the installation of generators of all sizes and control panels to electric car charges and all types of electrical repairs, Gervais Electric handles it all. Whether you need diagnostics, replacement wiring, indoor or outdoor lighting or electrical maintenance of any type we offer a full lineup of services.

Emergency Services – Our team of professionals recognize that there is no timeline involved when you experience electrical emergencies. We know that accidents and unforeseen incidents can occur at the most inopportune times. However, when you find yourself faced with electricity problems and challenges, we are the team for you. Our emergency services are available to customers 24/7. All you need to do is call and our experts will be there in a flash.

Our mission statement is quite simple. Our team of certified, licensed electricians is committed and dedicated to providing all our valued clients with the highest quality products and services in Middle Tennessee. We take tremendous pride in our state of the art, innovative equipment, our attractive turnaround times, our affordable prices, and of course, our highly reputable team of electrical experts who stand ready to meet your every need.
We would like to take this time to remind our valued clients that with summer coming to a close and the winter months around the corner, it may be an ideal time to have an electrical inspection performed in your home or business. Winter brings with it an awful lot of challenges and ensuring that your electrical system is up to date and fully functional will help to minimize any electrical problems you may experience in the months ahead.
If you are in search of residential, commercial, or industrial electricians to provide you with top of the line products and services, then surely you have come to the right place. Gervais Electric has been recognized time and time again for our commitment and dedication to performance excellence and we have earned ourselves a spot on the marketplace charts as one of the best all round electrical service providers in Middle Tennessee.
For more information about our products and services, reach out to one of our team members today. Gervais Electric – where our clients are always our number one priority! Don’t delay!

Why Grounded Outlets are Mandatory in Every Home or Structure

Posted on by oleg

Identifying a grounded outlet is quite easy.  Outlets that have three holes, rather than just two, with two vertical holes and one located beneath the vertical holes are grounded outlets.  All modern homes are built and equipped with outlets that are properly grounded since they are required by safety standards for all homes, businesses and any other type of structures built in the mid 1960’s going forward.

IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT GROUNDED OUTLETS

The two vertical slots of a grounded outlet represent what is referred to as the hot wires and the neutral wires.  Ground wires are tied to the neutral vertical slot of the outlet in case of any issues with the outlet, such as a short.  These ground wires allow electricity to then travel along the specific ground wire back into your home’s electrical panel.  The role of the ground wire is essential to protecting against electric shocks and to avoiding fires and other hazards in the home.

Ungrounded outlets are incredibly dangerous and can pose serious risks to not only your home but your family as well.  They can increase the overall risk of both property and personal damages and injuries and present with a variety of hazards including:

  • Health hazards – Ungrounded outlets can present with a serious risk of shock to persons who are operating electronics or appliances that are directly plugged into them.
  • Electrical fire hazards – If an outlet is not grounded, sparks could occur as well as arcing and electrical charges that can ultimately result in fires along the walls where the outlets are installed or to nearby furniture, fabrics and other fixtures.
  • Home and property loss – When ungrounded outlets are present, equipment, electronics and appliances plugged into these ungrounded outlets can short out resulting in damaged or worthless items.
  • Unorganized, messy wires – In many older homes often times there is a combination of ungrounded and grounded outlets present. However old the home may be, this combination is indicative of potential serious electrical problems that can ultimately result in hazards, fires and multiple losses and more often that not present with a completely, unorganized messy array of electrical wires.

If you have noticed ungrounded outlets in your home or business, then surely you have come to the right place.  Gervais Electric has, not only highly skilled and certified electricians and technicians to handle your every electrical problem, but our team possesses years and years of experience and know-how to handle everything electrical.  Our skilled technicians are committed to providing all our valued clients with top of the line electrical services that will simply not be matched by any of our competitors.

If you are in need of newly installed grounded outlets, replacement of ungrounded outlets, or any other type of electrical services or repairs, then we are the team for you.  Simply give a shout out to one of our staff members today to schedule your service or repair appointment.  Our technicians will inspect and analyze the wiring and outlets in your home and identify the presence of any ungrounded outlets.  Once identified, we will provide effective solutions ensuring that any such problems have been completely eliminated and ensure that your home and family are safe from potential electrical shocks, fires and personal injuries.

If you are concerned about ungrounded outlets in your home, or are in need of newly installed grounded outlets, then don’t delay.  Reach out to Gervais Electric’s dedicated team of certified electricians and technicians today.  We look forward to providing you with the highest quality electrical services all year round, whether winter, spring, summer or fall.