Homeowners across America spend large portions of their earnings on energy. You need electricity to keep your home at a comfortable temperature, maintain fresh food, wash your clothes and dishes, power your devices and light up your spaces. As much as homeowners use electricity, simple improvements in energy-efficiency can add up to significant savings. If every homeowner […]
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Home Appliance Care Tips
Your appliances, including your washer, dryer, dishwasher and refrigerator, are major investments — and they contribute to your quality of life. Taking proper care of these items can help them last longer, perform better and even stay safer. Tips for Appliance Care What you need to do for each appliance will vary, since each machine […]
How To Choose the Right Type of Light for Each Room
The right lighting for your home does more than protect you from stubbed toes. Choosing the best light bulbs for different rooms and the right fixtures for each area of your home can change your décor, the mood of each space, the functionality of your house and even the way you feel and function in […]
Everything You Need to Know About AFCI Circuits
Each year, electrical fires impact homes and businesses in Raleigh and across the country. In many cases, such fires are preventable. Today, city and state regulations require arc-fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs) in new construction. Even if you have an older property, however, you can install AFCI circuit breakers to offer additional protection. What Are AFCI […]
5 Benefits of Getting Regular Electrical Inspections
You probably rely on electricity in your daily life — maybe to the point where you take it for granted. However, keeping your electrical components in good shape is an essential part of staying safe at home and preventing costly repairs. Your wiring system needs careful inspection and maintenance, and electrical inspection services for your Raleigh home can […]
Techorating tips for your AV room and Home Theater
Home Theaters are a good investment: it provides a venue for your family to bond and enjoy watching (or binge-watching) movies; allowing you to enjoy cinematic experiences without the hassle of waiting in line for tickets and without having to leave the comfort of your home. Building a home theater also increases your property’s value. […]
How to properly maintain your Ceiling Fan
Your home’s ceiling fans are important for regulating a room’s ambient temperature and sending air up or down to help make your space warmer or cooler. They help keep your electric bill down; especially when used in conjunction with your AC and heating units. Through constant use; your fan will eventually accumulate dust and dirt […]
Why you should install GFCI Outlets in your home
Safety is an important consideration in your home; especially where electricity is concerned. One of the most common perils when dealing with electricity is the danger of electrocution, or death caused by electrical shock. Electrocution is usually caused by a Ground Fault, which happens when the “hot” wire touches any area of a grounded device […]
Preparing for a Home Electrical Inspection
With proper electrical installations, electrical malfunctions in the home don’t happen regularly. But when they do, it may already be too late to prevent disaster. Wiretech Company are professionals at performing electrical inspections of both newer and older homes to help homeowners avoid the high cost of future electrical system problems and faulty wiring. An electrical […]
Saving Energy with the Appliances Around Your Home
Do you know how much electricity your appliances use every day? Your major appliances like your dishwasher, your stove, and your refrigerator stay plugged in all the time and unless they are Energy Star approved, maybe be costing you quite a bit on your energy bill. Fortunately, there are some simple adjustments you can make […]