Helpful hints to help save you $$

Never try to do any electrical work without the right tools and knowledge, it is always best to have an electrician look at any potential electrical problem, this web page is just helpful hints, and may not pertain to your house. If you have any concern about your electrical system please call an electrician to check it out, and if you smell smoke, ect call 911.

My post light is not working along with the outside plugs??

A lot of houses have the post light on with the GFCI in the garage most of the time you can reset the GFCI and the post light will work again, if it will not reset there is a problem for an electrician to check out.

Half of the house does not have power???

If your house is newer and you seem to lose about 1/2 of your houses electric call your electrical Co and they will come out for free and check out their line and let you know if their going to fix it or if you need an electrician.

Installing a hot water timer on your electric hot water heater can save you about 40% of your water heating bill. Electric water heaters can be 10-30% of your total electric bill.

Why do I change my light bulbs so often???  When you buy your light bulbs make sure it has the correct wattage for that light fixture. Look for a light bulb with 130v stamped on it. There is a big differences in a 120v light bulb and a 130v light bulb, also installing dimmers can help.

Check your A/C filter at least once a month, and have an A/C technician look at your system every 2-3 years

Installing an Solar attic fan can lower your attic temperature and help your A/C to cool your house,

Installing Fluorescent light bulbs in your home can reduce your lighting bill and lower the heat output from that light.