Randy's Electric offers 24 hour emergency help! Just like all emergency situations, an emergency with your home’s electrical system can come out of nowhere and leave you in a tough situation. An electrical emergency is unlikely to happen during a convenient time of the day or of the year! Calling in an electrician can cost you an extra … [Read more...]
Installing exterior lighting can be complex and require an electrician to be installed correctly and safely. Whether you are interested in installing lights at the front of your home or in your backyard, there are several important things for a homeowner to take into consideration when it comes to exterior lighting. Hiring a trained and … [Read more...]
Fire alarms and smoke detectors become increasingly important around the holidays. With extra appliances being used for cooking, extra lights inside and outside the house, and family fireplaces being used. Let safety come first this holiday season and call a professional. Every home should have several smoke alarms installed and working correctly … [Read more...]
Many older homes either don't have a garage, or have a garage that doesn't have electricity. Those who have garages outfitted with electricity may be frustrated by too few outlets, dim lighting, or a garage door that you can only open manually. Whatever the reason you may have for needing garage wiring done, you're much better off letting a … [Read more...]
Whether you are taking on a home renovation project that is large or small, odds are that there will be wiring involved. The extent of the electrical work that needs to be done will vary from project to project, but a few things with electrical wire (2)remain constant. Before you get started on any home renovation where wiring is needed, be sure … [Read more...]
Electrical outlets are easy to take for granted, but they are one of the most important components of your home's electrical system. Here are some answers to a few of the commonly asked questions we receive regarding outlets. What are polarized electrical outlets? These are outlets with different sized slots, and they are polarized for safety. … [Read more...]
No one can deny how much fun it is to watch the big game or your favorite adventure movie on a large wall mounted flat screen television! Bringing the big screen entertainment right into your living room can be a wonderful way for family members and friends to spend time together. However, there are a few problems that homeowners might run into … [Read more...]
We use electricity constantly, every day, and usually without thinking much about it. For most homeowners the outlets and switches in the walls of their home are things they use without much attention to how or why they work. If you own your home, there are some important things you need to know about your electrical system; both to keep you up to … [Read more...]
You have a serious electrical problem if you are constantly replacing blown fuses and flipping tripped breakers. Everyone in your home should know where the fuse or breaker box is and how to shut off the power in an emergency. The main switch should be clearly marked. When you turn the main off, it will shut off all power to all outlets in your … [Read more...]
Poor Electrical Wiring There are three wires connected to the back of each electrical outlet: a negative wire, a positive wire and a ground wire. Typically colored black, white and green. The ground wire is designed to push off an excessive flow of electricity away from the outlet to avoid any damage. An improperly installed ground wire may cause … [Read more...]
