How Smoke Alarms Keep You Safe
Smoke alarms give you enough time to evacuate a burning building while decreasing your risk for injury and death. If you don’t have smoke alarms in your home, you’ll want to hire a residential electrician to install smoke detectors as soon as possible. Likewise, all commercial buildings need fire alarm systems to be safe and […]
How Electricians Repair Flood Damage
Flooding is common in a state like Michigan, where lakes and rivers abound. The four-season weather we experience unfortunately means that flood-causing storms can happen almost year-round. If your home has been recently flooded, keep reading to learn how licensed electricians at Flat River Electric are able to repair water damage done to your home. […]
How Carbon Monoxide Alarms Save Lives
A carbon monoxide alarm is responsible for alerting you and other residents of a leak in your home. Carbon monoxide is dangerous because it can quickly starve your body of oxygen, yet is difficult to detect without a carbon monoxide alarm system. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 20,000 Americans […]
How to Prevent Christmas Lights from Tripping the Circuit Breaker
If you love stringing Christmas lights all over your house and lawn, you’re not alone. Stringing Christmas lights is a holiday tradition that ushers in the Christmas spirit and occasionally trips the circuit breaker. To stay safe this holiday season, you’ll want to follow our tips for how to avoid blowing a fuseor tripping a […]
When to Update Old Electrical Outlets
Think about the last time you had to plug something into one of the electrical outlets. Did you notice any sparks coming out of the outlet? Did the lights flicker? These might be signs it’s time to update old electrical outlets. A Lowell electrician can easily replace old electrical outlets and bring your home’s electrical […]
Home Remodeling That Requires an Electrician
It’s not uncommon for homeowners to want to remodel their homes. However, do you know which home renovation projects should be left to a licensed electrical contractor? In this blog post, we will explain why certain remodeling projects should be left to the professionals. Not only will hiring a service electrician save you money on […]
Do’s and Don’ts When Operating Bucket Trucks
Bucket trucks (also called aerial lifts) are extremely useful for accessing areas far above the ground. They’re highly common in electrical repair but can be used for other things like construction, painting, forestry, cleaning services and more. As simple as a bucket truck may seem, tons of accidents can happen so precautions must be taken […]
What Causes Overloaded Circuits?
Do you keep overloading circuits in your house? Electrical work, including handling circuits that are overloaded, should always be done by an experienced electrical company in order to ensure your safety and to make sure that the electrical repairs to overloaded circuits are handled correctly. The licensed electricians at Flat River Electric have put together […]
Swimming Pool Wiring Installation Safety
With the summer months coming up, you may be thinking about installing a new swimming pool in your backyard. While most homeowners associate swimming pools with water, there are actually several electrical components that need to be properly installed by a licensed residential electrician. The following are some of the electrical equipment that could be […]