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...
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...
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,...
Let The Temperature Rise This Summer, Not Your Electric Bill!
Every summer, the electric bill begins to rise alongside the rising temperatures outside. One gets hotter while the other burns holes in your pockets, but is there anything you can do about this? Of course, it begins with being aware! By becoming more aware of yourself and your surroundings, you can begin to see the...
We Take Pride In Our Work
A&H Electric has more than 40 years of electrical construction experience to Houston and we take pride in that. We can design and install any electrical project or electrical repair for commercial or residential customers. We are able to do this by ensuring that A&H Electric’s Electricians are licensed and well trained. Our electricians...
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...
Circuit Breaker: What Is Its Purpose?
When the power suddenly goes out in the house, most people immediately check the circuit breaker. This is a step in the right direction, as all the electricity in the building must go through the circuit breaker, where it is determined if there is a problem in the current, such as being the electric current...
How To Save Money On Your Electric Bill: Habit Changing
During the spring and summer your electric bill can go through the roof due to cooling costs. We have come up with some helpful hints on habits you can change to keep your electric bill down so that you can keep your home nice and cool.