Are you interested in upgrading one or more outlets in your home but have no idea how to? Do you need to replace a damaged outlet? If yes, to either of these questions, then this is the blog post for you! The idea of changing an outlet usually gets mixed feeling from many people. Some...
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This Math Problem Will Change Your Home, Forever; All You Need Is Time, Patience, & a Little Curiosity
It is safe to say that most people own at least one computer. Owning a computer may also mean owning accessories for your personal computer. For example, speakers, an additional monitor, printer, modem, router, keyboard, and mouse. For those who use their computers for picture sharing or school work may also have an external flash...
Vampire Energy
Is electricity being used when items in your home are plugged into an outlet but not on? In order to answer this question about vampire energy, we must first consider a few factors. First thing first, vampire energy is what many refer to as the electricity that is wasted as a result of plugged in...
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...
Electricity 101: Volts, Amperes & Watts
Everyone uses electricity but most of us don’t know more than that we couldn’t have a refrigerator or a TV without it. Even though all electrical matters and work should be done by a professional electrician, this doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t know the basics. Here are some common terms and units you will come...
Memorial Day: Remembering the Fallen
Memorial Day is a very special day to remember those who we have lost over the years. The strong men and women who protected their families and their country. A & H Electric would like to wish everyone a happy Memorial Day and we hope everyone stays safe over the Memorial Day Weekend.
Science Class: Electrical Insulators
Do you recall being in a science class and learning about electricity? Just the thought of electricity made many nervous, while others were intrigued. The teacher then brought out wires, batteries, light bulbs, and wire cutters. This lesson taught us about electrical currents, which was demonstrated by connecting the now stripped wires to the...