Electrical wiring in commercial buildings is typically hidden behind the drywall and plaster. An older electrical system often contributes to a risk of fire, and most of the fires in commercial buildings that take place can be attributed to that as well. If you have an older electrical system in your commercial building, then the…
What is a Circuit Breaker? Circuit breaker switches protect the electric circuits in your home from damage that can be caused by short circuiting or electrical overloads. Multiple electric currents flow into your home and are directed to your circuit breaker box which is typically located in the basement or garage of your home. When…
As the first rounds of electric vehicle batteries that hit the market in about 2010 begin to go into retirement, many users are finding unique ways to re-purpose electric vehicle batteries. Lithium-ion batteries, which are used in most electric vehicles, are still viable after they’ve been replaced with new batteries. The used batteries often have at least…
With the latest innovations in electric vehicles, many experts believe that electric cars are the future. The green movement across the country is strong and many believe in this technology to help control our carbon footprint and our negative impact on the environment. Are Americans ready for this type of change? When it comes to…
Electricity is a truly amazing innovation that most of us take for granted. Can you imagine not having it? Sometimes we may forget how most people lived without it, not so long ago. Even at the turn of the 20th century, most Americans lit their homes with candles or gas lights and heated their homes…
Your home may already be equipped with an outdoor light or two. But maybe it doesn’t feel quite safe enough. If you want to feel a little safer in your home when you turn off the lights, choosing outdoor security lighting that’s operated with motion sensors may help. The right outdoor security lighting system can…
With winter ice storms, spring thunderstorms, and summer tornados, Nashville has its fair share of power outages caused by nasty weather. Everyone has experienced a temporary loss of power, and some have even experienced power outages that last for days. If you’re part of the latter group, you know how difficult it can be to…
Homeowners across the board are constantly on the lookout for effective and efficient ways to reduce utility costs and increase energy savings. The professionals at Gervais Electric want to share some important cost-cutting tips with you. When you reduce the amount of electricity that you use in your home on a daily basis, it not…
As most of us know, a dimmer is a simple electronic device that allows you to control the overall brightness of the lights in your home. To control your light dimmers, you can either opt to install a simple wireless control knob or you can install a switch onto a wall in your living space.…
If you are like most homeowners who take pride in decorating their homes with lights during the holiday season, then take time out to read these important tips about the hidden risks Christmas lights can bring. Gervais Electric, Inc. is committed and dedicated to providing all our valued clients with valuable information, quality products and…
