Can Your Home’s Electrical System Support All of Your High-Tech Gagets?

Can Your Home’s Electrical System Support All of Your High-Tech Gagets?

Most homeowners’ electricity needs have changed significantly over the years, and the electrical systems of some homes can no longer keep up. Find out whether your electrical system can support your gadgets and learn how you can upgrade your Sarasota home’s wiring if necessary. Evolution of Electrical Systems Decades ago, 60 amps was the standard…

How Electrical Maintenance Can Help You Save in the Long Run

How Electrical Maintenance Can Help You Save in the Long Run

Your Sarasota home can’t run without electricity, but many homeowners don’t realize that regular maintenance is the best way to keep things running smoothly. Here’s how electrical maintenance can help you save in the long run. Smoke Alarm Tests Even though they’re one of the easiest home appliances to test, homeowners often neglect to check smoke…

GFCI 101: Why Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters Are Important to You

GFCI 101: Why Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters Are Important to You

When you consider the amount of electricity that courses through a standard residential electrical line, it’s surprising more people don’t get painful or even deadly shocks while handling defective electrical cords and appliances. Much of the credit for this not happening with greater frequency goes to the ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI). GFCIs play an important role…

Hurricane Season Means Weather-Related Power surges: Protect Your Electronics

Hurricane Season Means Weather-Related Power surges: Protect Your Electronics

Hurricane season is always stressful for Florida residents. This year, experts at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are predicting a relatively tame season. In 2015, just two major hurricanes with winds over 111 mph are predicted in the Atlantic, but between six and 11 less powerful storms are expected to develop. Unfortunately, all…