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
Archive for the ‘Maintenance Tips’ Category
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Troubleshooting a Malfunctioning Circuit Breaker
Have you ever been drying your hair in the morning, only to have the power in your bathroom randomly cut off? What about having everything shut off if you try to use the microwave and the toaster at the same… Read More
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Caring for Your Home Electrical System while on Vacation
Your vacation is a time for you to relax and hang out with your family. When most families are preparing for a vacation, there is a frenzy to get all the laundry done and pack bags. Everyone is so focused… Read More
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Is it Time to Upgrade Your Electrical Panel?
You’ve probably seen your electrical panel a bunch of times before. It’s a grey box hanging on the wall, usually in the basement. You open the little door on the front has a bunch of switches, called breakers, inside that… Read More
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Getting Ceiling Fans Ready for Spring
We know it’s probably hard to believe because of the cool weather here in Maryland, but it’s actually spring! You probably haven’t needed your home’s ceiling fans just yet, but now is the perfect time to check on them to… Read More
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Tips and Tricks for Avoiding Electrical Damage from Windy Winter Weather
Between all these damaging winds swirling around this past weekend and the snow and freezing rain this week, thousands of Maryland residents still don’t have power in their homes. This weather can really wreak havoc on your home’s electrical system…. Read More
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Electrical Projects That Are Perfect for Spring
It may still be February, but these few warm days we’ve had are reminding us that spring will be here before we know it! Spring is a great time of year to get done all kinds of projects around your… Read More
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The Smart Homeowner’s Guide to Preparing for Winter
Fall is really cooling things off here in Baltimore. Temperatures are dropping, and before we know it winter will be here. Some parts of the Northeast are already getting snow! With cold winter weather looming ever closer, you will want… Read More
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Time Change? Time to Check Your Smoke Detectors!
Twice a year, it’s that magical time when the clocks jump forward or backward a whole hour. In the spring, we whine about “losing” an hour, but in the fall, we love “gaining” an hour. Whenever it’s time for the… Read More
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Get Your Home Ready for the Holiday Guests with TriStar Electric!
It’s that time of year again! Fall is in the air and the relatives are coming! That’s right, it’s almost holiday time! Big or small, it’s time to get down to business on that list of things your home needs… Read More