by A To Z Electric Co | Sep 7, 2018 | Electrical Tips
Rodents, including mice, rats, and squirrels have perpetually growing teeth. For this reason, chewing is a primary pastime of the rodent home invader. Your household wires are a convenient and available chewing material when mice or rats build nests behind walls or in...
by A To Z Electric Co | Aug 7, 2018 | Electrical Tips
The occasional short circuit occurs in nearly every home, but what do they mean, and should you be concerned? Electrical problems can be some of the most frustrating issues homeowners face. A short circuit is a sign that something is wrong with your wiring, and this...
by A To Z Electric Co | Aug 3, 2018 | Electrical Tips
If you’re building a new home, you must have arc-fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs) installed to protect your home’s wiring. The National Electric Code (NEC) requires the installation of AFCI breakers or receptacles on designated circuits. Homeowners in residences...
by A To Z Electric Co | Jul 17, 2018 | Electrical Tips
Is your home on the aged side? Homes built many years ago were not guided by the same electrical standards used today. Did you buy a DIY wonder home with weird wiring issues and cheap switches? Modern safety rules might have been bypassed when electrical receptacles...
by A To Z Electric Co | Jul 17, 2018 | Electrical Tips
In your everyday life, you likely only think about the surface level of your electrical system. This fundamental aspect of the system lets you light rooms, heat water for bathing, control your indoor temperature, and cook on an electric stove top. Behind your power...