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...
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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...
DIY Electrical Repair?
Carrying out your own electrical work can be tempting. While DIY electrical repair may work out well when it comes to simpler projects, such as replacing a light switch or repairing a garbage disposal, larger projects require the expertise of a licensed electrician. A prime example of this is installing new wiring. Aside from the...
8 Ways to Lower Cooling Costs in Rising Heat
Summer is here and while the temperatures outside are rising, your energy costs don’t have to burn holes in your pockets. Let the experts at A&H Electric show you how to reduce your energy expenses this summer without sacrificing your comfort. #1. Set the thermostat between 78 to 80 degrees when you are home and up...
Energy Saving Tips: 5 Ways to Cut Electricity Costs
Whether you want to slash your energy bill or be more environmentally-friendly, the next five energy saving tips will help #1. Evaluate Your Energy Use: If you want to cut energy costs, you will first need to know how much energy use you’re using, and when you’re using it. Home energy monitoring systems can provide...
Selecting the Best Programmable Thermostat for Your Home
There are so many great programmable thermostats on the market today that choosing the best one can often be mind-bogglingly difficult. Selecting the best programmable thermostat for your home will be based on your individual needs: whether that’s self-learning, remote energy management or standard is entirely dependent on your preferences, schedule, and budget. The options,...
Licensed Electrical Contractor Hiring Tips
Electrical issues, such as faulty wiring, are to blame in more than 53,000 fires that happen in households across the United States. Because many different things can go wrong with electrical wiring, it is highly advised that you hire a licensed electrical contractor for any repairs, or additions to your home’s very high tech electrical...
Easy Steps To an Energy-Efficient Refrigerator
In terms of home appliances and energy use, the refrigerator is one culprit that often leads to high utility bills, when compared with other home appliances. You can calculate your refrigerator’s annual energy use by clicking here. Today’s models are fortunately 60 percent more energy efficient than they were in years’ past. The following easy...