Through the mid-60s and 70s, as the Vietnam Era was progressing, home builders were encountering a problem: copper was becoming too expensive for use in residential homes. As copper was being used for the war effort, they needed an alternative material to wire homes. They found this in the aluminum wiring. Unfortunately, aluminum electrical wire […]
Every year more and more electric and hybrid vehicles hit the road, displaying the ongoing evolution of the automotive industry. If you’re considering such a vehicle for yourself or your family, you’ll also need a way to charge those vehicles, which means installing an EV charging station. Your Wiretech Company team is here with a […]
When purchasing light bulbs, you might not think much about the technology that’s inside them. But with recent advances and price reductions in energy-efficient LED light bulbs, it might make you think twice. In fact, depending on the energy costs where you live, you might be able to save up to 20% on your annual […]
Unless it’s mid-to-late Spring or early-to-mid fall, odds are you’re constantly running the heater or air conditioner. It can be difficult to get comfortable during our North Carolina summers and winters, but worse, getting comfortable could be costing you more than you think. It’s not just your heating and cooling bill that might be costing […]
As a homeowner you know that electrical safety is important, yet most of us take it for granted. We just assume that everything is safe until we notice a problem. But by that point, something that could have been prevented might already have turned into a dangerous situation. Don’t let this happen to you! For […]
Everyone is at least somewhat familiar with the GFCI outlets that you usually see in your bathroom or near your kitchen sink. We kind of take them for granted… that they’re automagically protecting us from electrical shock or even electrocution. But did you know you should test these regularly to make sure they’re working properly?In […]
I had read a while back that a way to conserve energy and save on our electric bill was to unplug our phone chargers when they weren’t in use. Who would have thought that such small and simple energy efficiency ideas could save us a bit of money! So being my normal OCD self, I started […]
Michael Lashley has been with Wiretech since 2011. He was hired as an electrical technician and now serves as our Field Supervisor/Estimator. I sat down with Michael last week to ask a few questions – check out what he had to say! Q: How long have you been doing electrical work? A: I sparked my […]
How to Deal With Aluminum Wiring Discovering aluminum wiring in your home can be unsettling, but it’s not surprising, considering homes built between the mid-1960s and early 1970s often used this type of wiring. Many homeowners worry about the safety implications, and rightfully so. The cost-effective wiring alternative to copper turned out to be a […]
What to Do When An Electrical Outlet Stops Working An electrical outlet that’s not working can be frustrating to deal with and may be a sign of a larger electrical issue in your home. When you’re unable to power your appliances or devices, it helps to know what to do to get electricity flowing through […]