Grounded outlets are very easy to identify. On the face of grounded outlets, you will notice three holes present. Two of the holes on the face of the outlet are shaped as vertical slits, with the third hole being that of a round shaped slot. Grounded outlets have been required in all houses, businesses and…
It’s important for people to understand the significant role that the electrical panel plays in a home’s daily presence along with its specialized features. Each panel has a number of functions, from providing a protective circuit breaker for each circuit in the house to providing fail safes that prevent overheating and potential fires in your…
Phantom electricity is power that is consumed by all those electronic appliances and devices you have in your home when they are either in standby mode or entirely turned off, but still plugged in. Phantom power, sometimes referred to as vampire or ghost power, is what keeps such things as your alarm clock going, your…
GFCI outlets are required to be placed in certain locations throughout your home as per the National Electric Code. It is especially important that homeowners who have not updated the outlets in older homes, reach out to their electricians to have the necessary outlets installed. WHAT IS GFCI AND A BIT OF ITS HISTORY GFCI…
When the seasons and temperatures change, homeowners tend to go out and purchase all types of electrical equipment that they use during the cold weather months. When this occurs, the risk of electrical fires, and even electrocutions are increased. Statistics tell us that during the colder weather months, specifically the winter season, the highest percentage…
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…
Electricity is found and used in every home. Since people today rely heavily on electricity, it is critical that our valued clients learn all the important facts about electricity, how to handle it safely and the many electrical hazards that exist right in our own homes. Sadly, electrical shocks and home fires are not as…
These simple cost-cutting tips for electricity usage can help save homeowners money each month! If you are like most homeowners, you are constantly on the lookout for ways to save money. Implementing some or all these cost-cutting tips for electricity can help to accomplish this important goal. When you are able to minimize the amount…
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…
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…
