Electrical failure or malfunctions account for more than 45,000 home fires per year and result in 420 deaths, 1,370 injuries, and $1.4 billion in direct property damage per year according to the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA). To help reduce your risk of electrical fires, keeping you and your family safe, follow these simple safety...
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How to Properly Clean Your Electronic Devices
Do you spray Windex on everything and rub it down with a paper towel? While this may be okay for countertops, mirrors and if you’ve seen My Big Fat Greek Wedding, cuts and abrasions, it can cause all sorts of damage to your electronic devices. I know what you’re probably thinking, and the answer is...
Protect Your Home with a Whole-House Surge Protector
Each electronic device in your home, from your HVAC unit to your large screen television, and high-tech audio equipment has a microprocessor. Without adequate protection, power surges can destroy these microprocessors, rendering your home electronics and/or appliances completely useless. The cost to replace each damaged device is much more expensive than installing a whole-house surge protector....
How to Recycle Your Electronics
Leaving dated, damaged or non-working electronics on the curb, or tossing them in the trash can for the garbage man to pick up might sound like a good idea, but it’s not the most environmentally friendly nor is it safest option. Old electronics, such as, televisions, DVD players, VCRs, cell phones, alarm clocks, video games,...
Save on Utilities
Oftentimes, many Texas families stare dejectedly at utility bills exceeding $100, $200 and sometimes more per month. According to 2014 data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), the average monthly electricity bill in Texas is $137.39; among the highest in the nation. Water bills vary depending on city. This is because part of the state...
Making the Switch to LEDs
LEDs are extremely energy efficient, consuming 90% less power than incandescent bulbs, and lasting 50,000 times longer. Although these bulbs may have a higher initial cost than more traditional bulbs, like incandescent, the cost is quickly recouped over time in lower electricity costs. These bulbs are also made from non-toxic materials, generate virtually no heat, and are...
Holiday Lighting Safety Tips
The holiday season is upon us and, as a result many of you may be out late into the night hanging light sets and decorations, in an effort to create a little holiday cheer…and perhaps avoid the family much like Clark Griswold of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. However, before you go all out, there are...
Happy Thanksgiving!
Wishing you a happy, healthy, and safe holiday season… from your friends at A&H Electric!
How to Eliminate Drafts Around Electrical Outlets
Drafts in a home can be more than just unpleasant. They may be an indication of air leaks, which can lead to decreased energy-efficiency, and increased monthly expenditures. If you are feeling the chill or are simply tired of receiving high electricity bills, and you have already sealed around your doors and windows, checking your...
Childproofing with Tamper Resistant Receptacles
Electrical outlets form a major part of our everyday lives. You can find them in every room of your home. Lamps, phone charges, laptop cables, and power outlets all need to plugged into these outlets. Unfortunately, standard electrical outlets were not designed with children’s safety in mind, thus necessitating the need for childproofing – until...