Nearly a hundred thousand house fires occur every year across our country which presents with countless injuries and property losses. As most of us are aware of, prevention is usually the best tactic when it comes to safety, and that certainly includes home fires. This is why we’re taking the time to offer insight on…
We all use an abundant amount of electricity in our homes every day. Whether baking your favorite dessert, blow drying your hair, washing clothes, or surfing the web, we all rely heavily on electricity. With that said, it is important that all your appliances, devices and electrical outlets function at peak levels and any risks…
You may not know that the electrical wiring in a home can become a dangerous safety hazard as it ages. Everything deteriorates over time, but some things present with greater hazards over the course of an extended deterioration process. Homes that are greater than 30 years old, require a number of electrical upgrades to ensure…
As a homeowner, the list of tasks you may have, at any given moment, can probably feel like it’s never ending. Most homeowners give a good deal of focus to the primary systems in their homes, but often times forget about the overall integrity and functionality of their home’s electrical panel. With that said, Gervais…
Does this sound familiar? You walk in to a room to flick a light switch, and the bulb is burned out again. The frustration mounts because you feel like you just replaced that bulb, and the expenses are adding up. It can be a bit mind numbing, upsetting, and certainly quite costly if you have…
Homeowners today rely heavily upon electrical appliances. Often times homes are unable to accommodate the amount of power needed to run all the appliances which is where Gervais Electric comes in. Our team of professionals is on hand to provide an effective solution to this problem by upgrading or, if necessary, replacing your main electrical…
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…
As we all know, home heating and air conditioning systems run on electricity, and a good deal of it. From time-to-time you may find yourself faced with HVAC electrical issues that need electrical repairs. It is never wise to attempt to repair your own air conditioning system when it encounters problems of any type, especially…
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…
