The time of year from the end of November until the first week in January sees a whole lot of traveling. Many families travel to see friends and relatives for the holiday season. In most cases, this means that their… Read More
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Installing Whole Home Surge Protection
Protecting your home and all the electronic devices you rely on from electrical surges is even more important as the winter months approach. Severe weather can do serious damage to your home’s electrical system, as well as your electronic appliances… Read More
4 Smart Electrical Upgrades for Your Home
Are you thinking about upgrading the electrical system in your home? As your system ages, its efficiency will start to decline. You can improve the electrical efficiency (and resale value!) of your home by completing these electrical upgrades.
What’s Making My Light Bulb Flicker?
It’s a pretty common occurrence in many homes: one day you turn on your lamp or other light fixture, only to discover that one of the light bulbs is starting to flicker. So, annoyed, you turn off the power and… Read More
Charging Your Tesla Vehicle
If you’re reading this, you’re probably either dreaming of your new electric vehicle or you’ve recently purchased one. When you get your new Tesla, it comes with a charging cord and adapters that you can put on in order to… Read More
Safety First: Facts Every Homeowner Needs to Know about Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors
So many homes these days have lots of electronic devices for everything from making toast to surfing the internet and streaming movies. However, most homeowners don’t even think about two of the most important electronic devices in their home: the… Read More
Tips for Childproofing Your Electrical Outlets
Children are super curious by nature. When you’ve got little ones around, it’s especially important to be vigilant about safety in all parts of your home. One aspect of your home that can be especially dangerous for your tiny humans… Read More
3 Factors to Consider when Choosing Lighting for Your Home
Your home’s lighting is one of those features that you just don’t notice unless it’s not working. Finding lighting solutions that work for you can be a bit daunting. Fortunately, we’ve assembled this handy guide to give you a starting… Read More
Time to Schedule an Electrical Safety Inspection!
The season is changing, and that means different demands on your home’s electrical system, is your system ready to handle the demand safely? The best way to make sure everything is running smoothly and safely is to call TriStar Electric… Read More
Benefits of Installing a Standby Generator Before Cold Weather Arrives
Even though the days are still quite warm here in Maryland, the nights are getting cooler. Before we know it, the days will be cooling off too. You definitely don’t want to lose power (and heat) during those frigid winter… Read More