There’s just something spooky about walking into a room with flickering lights. However, if they are not Halloween decorations, then the cause for your home’s flickering lights should always be investigated. Also, if you cannot find the source of flickering lights, a certified electrician should be called. Simple Fixes for Flickering Lights Loose Bulbs A...
Category: Lighting
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...
Common Electrical Problems
Why do my lights flicker? This problem can be caused by several factors including plugging in an appliance that temporary draws more power causing the lights to flicker. Flickering lights are also often indicative of a defective or loose light bulb. If replacing or tightening the bulb doesn’t solve the problem, it is best to...
Flickering Lights: Why Do My Lights Flicker?
Do the lights in your home flicker? Flickering lights don’t always signify a serious issue with your electrical system but it is still a situation that necessitates attention. If you’re dealing with flickering lights, it’s best to call a licensed electrician to check it out, as electrical work can be risky. As with any...
Light Bulbs: Learn the Differences Between Them
Did you know that the average light bulbs eat up 20 watts of electricity? Did you also know that with the recent changes in lighting technology, you, and only you have the ability to reduce the amount of electricity your home’s light bulbs use? Learning the differences between today’s light bulbs can help you in...
4 Electrical Issues That You Can Troubleshoot in Your Home
Most electrical problems need to be handled by a licensed electrician, like the ones at A&H Electric. If you are not a qualified professional, a mistake could be made that could cause an electrical fire and the results could be disastrous! Every year many house fires are caused by improper electrical wiring, so if you...
Banned: 40- and 60-watt Incandescent Bulbs
Do you recall back in 2007 when George W. Bush signed an energy bill that would, over time, remove incandescent light bulbs of 40- and 60-watts by 2014? Well, now the year is here and the ban of these not so energy efficient light bulbs will be removed from the shelves, as the production of...
Electricity, More Than Just Power
Electricity is a crucial thing for many of us to have. It powers and charges are cellular phones, personal computers, microwaves, refrigerator, etc. These house hold items have become important objects to have in our daily lives. As a result, electricity has also become important in order to accomplish tasks each day. For example,...
Replacing a Light Switch
When the word, Electrical, is heard, many people are scared off by the job. This we can understand, because electricity can be very dangerous and life threatening, if handled with incorrectly. For this reason, there are not many things we can recommend to do without a professional electrician. Nonetheless, there are a few simple task...
How It Works: The Light Bulb
In 1878 and 1879, both Englishman Sir Joseph Swan and American Thomas Edison were able to create lighting device, called a light bulb. Both light bulbs of the mid 1800s were effective enough then that the structure of the light bulb has not changed much. A glass light bulb will contain several parts in order...