Electrical

What Are the Different Types of Generators and Their Use? When taking a look at the types of generators available for residential use, it’s a combination of considering fuel type and function.  There are three primary fuel types and two main categories of function. Fuel Types Whether you have a small or large, portable or…

https://surfside.services/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Electric-FlickerLights1.mp4 Lights Flickering in a House Do So For a Reason When you start to see your lights flickering in your home, they’re doing so for a reason.  Much like how your body can experience one symptom, like a headache or toothache, that is representative of a problem elsewhere in the body, your home’s light…

Can You Tape a Breaker ‘On’? If you’re wondering ‘is it safe to tape a breaker into the ‘on’ position’ or whether to bypass the breaker in a different way, it is important to understand what purpose your breaker is serving.  A breaker, known correctly as a ‘circuit breaker’, is designed to break the circuit…

Are You Considering Running Power to Your Shed or Detached Garage? When considering running power to your shed or detached garage, we highly recommend using a licensed electrician.  It may or may not be legal for you to do yourself in your area, but even if it is this is not a simple project.  You…

Is Electrical a Seasonal Service? At any time of year your electrical systems can fail.  However, many parts of the electrical repair industry is seasonal for a number of reasons that impact both contractors and consumers.  The need and elective want for services vary based on time of year, and winter is probably the time…

‘Free is never free’, isn’t that the saying?  So when a company advertises ‘free electrical estimates’, is there a catch?  And what defines an ‘estimate’, because, really, isn’t anytime a company gives you pricing they’re giving you an estimate? When it comes to estimates, it’s important to distinguish the difference between an estimate and a…

GFCI outlets play an important roll in your home’s electrical system.  With additional built-in safety features, GFCI outlets are placed in higher-risk parts of your home.  Specifically, a GFCI is necessary in areas where exposure to water is more likely.  These areas include your kitchen, bathroom, laundry room, garage, and exterior of the home.  The…

Considering Changing Your Outlet? If you’re considering changing your outlet, either as an upgrade or to replace one that’s no longer working, there are a few things to keep in mind.  Anytime you’re dealing with electricity you run the risk of getting hurt, so the first thing to remember is to be careful.  If you’re…

Lightning Strike Damage – What You Need to Know When it comes to lightning strike damage to your home or business, South Alabamans are no stranger.  Named Alabama’s Lightning Capital in 2022, Mobile suffers regular lightning damage to those who are unprepared.  But how do you prepare for lightning?  There are a few ways to…