Assurance Electrical Services suggests electrical upgrades to consider when remodeling your Prescott home

Are you doing some remodeling? Whether your electrical wiring is really old or was installed only a few years back, it can be ready for some upgrades. Assurance Electrical Services discusses electrical upgrades to consider when remodeling your Prescott home.

Most of your electrical system is hidden behind the walls. Electrical wiring can be easy to overlook when planning a remodel. Consider home electrical wiring upgrades just as important as all the other items on your renovation agenda. In fact, it is more important than most of the other items on the list because of safety. A renovation that includes opening walls and ceilings for other reasons gives you have the perfect opportunity to make some electrical upgrades.  Plan for both your current (no pun intended) needs and what you might require in the future as well.

One of the biggest complaints people have about their homes is that they have too few outlets. They find themselves using multiple power strips and extension cords for everyday tasks. A remodeling project is the perfect time to fix that! Families have different needs for extra outlets, but here are some things to consider:

• Do you use a lot of new gadgets or appliances in your kitchen?
• Do you have a home office with some computers and printers?
• Do you have enough outlets in your outdoor spaces?
• Do you have older kids with televisions, computers and video games in their rooms?

Assurance Electrical Services can help you with upgrades when you remodel your Prescott home or business. We can also design home lighting that will give your remodel the perfect touch. For more information or to schedule an in-home consultation, call us today at 928-713-2177. Learn more at http://www.myprescottelectrician.com.

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Assurance Electrical Services offers lighting suggestions for your Prescott home

Lighting in a room can have a profound effect on the room’s aesthetics. Assurance Electrical Services offers some considerations for lighting your Prescott home.

Some people think of lighting only in terms of being an essential function for living. However, the right lighting in place can completely transform how a single room or entire home looks and feels. Lighting is a very important component of interior design. Whether you are redecorating a single room or giving your entire home a makeover, it is important that you give plenty of thought to lighting.

Here are some things lighting can do:

Affect the mood of a room 
People often feel happier and more positive on bright, sunny days. Likewise, lighting has been proven to have a profound effect on our moods. Many scientists believe lighting affects the changes in our emotions through the nervous and endocrine systems. The type of lighting that surrounds us can cause us to feel happy or sad. Changes in lighting can even lead to changes in behavior, mood swings and other emotional responses.

Enhance interior design 
Creative lighting will be noticed by guests who enter a well-designed interior of a home. Lighting can be used to illuminate paintings and art objects, as well as provide overall accents and ambience.

Make a small room feel larger
Most homeowners would like to decorate a small room in a way that makes it feel open and even larger than it is. One easy way to make your room feel as open and large as possible is to make some creative changes to your lighting. A room seems larger when people’s gaze is drawn upwards, as the eye will tend to move vertically, rather than horizontally. Try positioning light fixtures higher up on your walls or add some hanging lights from your ceiling. Recessed lighting works well, too.

Assurance Electrical Services hopes these lighting suggestions will inspire you. Are you considering some lighting changes in your Prescott home? Assurance Electrical Services can help you design home lighting that will suit your style. For more information, or to schedule an in-home consultation, call us today at 928-713-2177 or visit us at http://www.myprescottelectrician.com.

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Assurance Electrical Services outlines the benefit of a whole house fan for your Prescott home

Whatever the temperature is, inside or outside, you'll always want plenty of clean, fresh air circulating through the house. Assurance Electrical Services recommends the QuietCool whole house fan for your Prescott home.

Bring the cool air inside...
When the ambient air temperature outside is cooler than the inside of your home, the QuietCool whole house fan system will operate effectively and efficiently. During the summer months, this typically happens from late afternoon to early evening, and right on through the night.

Fresh air...
A gentle air current will flow throughout your home to each QuietCool fan being used. This begins your home's cooling process. When the QuietCool fan is turned on and one or two windows are opened, the cool breeze begins. The cooler outside air quickly begins to create a refreshing light breeze inside your home. You will instantly feel as much as 10 degrees cooler and sometimes more.

Maximize your comfort...
To enjoy the most comfort and maximum efficiency from a QuietCool whole house fan, we recommend you start by cooling your home's most lived-in areas. If you spend, for example, most of the early evening in the kitchen or family room area, focus your cooling on those rooms. Later, as the outside temperature becomes even cooler, you can open windows in other rooms. At bedtime, close all the windows except for those in the occupied bedrooms for a perfect, comfortable night’s sleep.

Are you considering a whole house fan for your Prescott home? Assurance Electrical Services can install a QuietCool Whole House Fan to increase your family's comfort. For more information, or to schedule an in-home consultation call us today at 928-713-2177 or visit us at http://www.myprescottelectrician.com.

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Assurance Electrical Services discusses HID vs. LED parking lot lights at your Prescott business

In the past, high-intensity discharge (HID) fixtures have been the institution for lighting outside parking areas. More recently, LED have emerged and have become highly developed and efficient for parking lot illumination. LED stands for "light emitting diode." A diode is a component with two terminals which conduct electricity only in one direction. The diode emits a bright light around the small bulb. Assurance Electrical Services compares HID vs. LED parking lot lights at your Prescott business.

Product costs

• LED fixtures require a greater initial investment than HID Lighting. The question then becomes: Are there any financial benefits to going with LED lighting?

Life span

• LED fixtures can typically last 50,000 hours or more. This is approximately three times longer than HID bulbs. 
• While LED fixtures require a greater initial investment, they make up the cost difference in lifespan.

Maintenance costs

• The only maintenance LED fixtures require is periodic cleaning. 
• HID fixtures require periodic maintenance since they contain multiple components that need regular inspection and replacement.

Energy costs

• LED fixtures consume up to 80 percent less power than HID fixtures.
• Although LED fixtures require a greater initial investment, they more than compensate for this because of the difference in energy savings.
• LED parking lot lights save a huge amount of money in monthly electric costs.
• The energy consumption of LED parking lot illumination is less than half of what HID fixtures consume.

Assurance Electrical Services hopes this comparison of HID vs. LED parking lot lighting at your Prescott business gives you some food for thought. Regardless of the type of lighting you choose, it is important that you have your lighting considerations evaluated by a licensed and experienced professional. If the lighting fixtures are not properly installed in your parking lot, safety becomes an issue. If you have questions about lighting upgrades or professional lighting installation for your business or your home, contact Assurance Electrical Services. We provide the quality work you need and the friendly service you want. For information, call 928-713-2177 or visit us online http://www.myprescottelectrician.com.

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Assurance Electrical Services comments on whole house surge protectors for your Prescott home

Are you wondering whether a whole house surge protector is something you need for your home in Prescott? Assurance Electrical Services shares some valuable information to help you decide.

If you ask electricians whether or not a whole house surge protector works, you may get conflicting answers. The reason? A whole house surge protector works on high-voltage surges, but doesn’t stop all surges.

How does it work?
Whole house surge protectors are designed for a specific VPR, or Voltage Protection Rating. There is a maximum amount of voltage that the surge protector will allow, and any voltage higher than the VPR will be “bounced”. Whole home surge protectors help protect in cases of lightning strikes and downed power lines, or even high energy appliances that cycle on and off.

Unfortunately lower voltage surges are allowed through, and some of those voltages may be harmful to your electronics. In order to fully protect your home’s wiring and electrical devices, you should consider a point-of-use surge protector.

Point-of-use
A point-of-use surge protector will absorb excess voltage before it can reach your electronic devices. It plugs directly into the electrical outlet, and your appliance or device is plugged into the surge protector. But point-of-use surge protectors are limited in that they aren’t designed to handle the higher voltages.

What is the answer?
Your best protection would be to have both a whole house surge protector and point-of-use protectors wherever your sensitive electronics are located. Surge protector strips are useful to protect computers, stereos, televisions, and any other sensitive electronics.

Assurance Electrical Services wants to make sure your sensitive electronics, and your home, are protected from surges and other electrical mishaps. For questions about a whole house surge protector for your Prescott home, or any other electrical needs for home or business, call Assurance Electrical Services at 928-713-2177. Learn more at http://www.myprescottelectrician.com.

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Assurance Electrical Services talks about GFI outlets and why you need them in your Prescott home

Are you thinking about replacing your outlets? Before you do, take a few moments to brush up on updated building codes to ensure you are installing the safest outlets. When you are at the hardware store selecting outlets that match your design aesthetic, you may not realize there is a difference between the outlets. After all, they may all look the same. However, certain parts of your house require particular outlets to help prevent electrical damage and fires in your home. Assurance Electrical Services talks about GFI outlets and why you need them in your Prescott home.

What Is a GFI Outlet?
A GFI or GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) outlet prevents electrical shock from faults in our electrical devices such as a faulty phone charging cable or hair-dryer. If the outlet detects a difference in current, it rapidly switches off protecting both you and the equipment from significant harm or damage.

Where Should They Be Installed?
The International Electric Code dictates areas of your home where GFCI must be installed. These areas include any space where there may be a higher concentration of moisture such as the bathroom, kitchen, or outdoors. Your local regulations may specify additional areas that should have a GFCI installed.

Safety is the highest priority when replacing outlets or installing anything that connects directly to the electrical system in your home. Before you begin, ensure that the appropriate breakers have been shut off. There are tools available that can determine if your wiring is live. Because of the danger involved in working with electricity, it is best to have a licensed and trained professional install and repair electrical devices and components in your home. If you are not sure what type of outlets you require or if you need outlets installed in your Prescott home, contact Assurance Electrical Services at 928-713-2177 or visit http://www.myprescottelectrician.com.

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Assurance Electrical Services: Tips on safe use of extension cords at your Prescott home

The easiest solution to the problem of not having an outlet nearby is an extension cord. But even when you choose the proper cord, it is always just a temporary solution. Extension cords used over long periods of time are susceptible to damage and deterioration that can lead to electrocution or fire. Assurance Electrical Services has some advice about using extension cords to help ensure electrical safety in your Prescott home.

• Always use the appropriate cord. Look for indoor/outdoor use as well as the wattage rating to make sure you don’t overload it.
• Do not run cords through snow, water or through walls or conduit.
• Do not chain cords together; plug each one into an outlet.
• Do not attach more than one appliance to an extension cord.
• Never use a cord that has visible damage or that feels hot to the touch.
• Never alter a cord or bypass the security measures. Do not cut off the ground prong to make it fit or force a polarized plug into a non-polarized outlet. (Polarized plugs have one prong that is bigger than the other).
• Only use cords approved by Underwriters Laboratories. These are independent testing laboratories than ensure the product is safe for use.

If you have a lot of extension cords in your home or business, it’s an indicator that you have too few outlets to address your needs. Choose the safest option and call Assurance Electrical Services. We can install outlets wherever you need them and help you power everything you need in your Prescott home in a safe way. Call to schedule an appointment at 928-713-2177. Learn more at http://www.myprescottelectrician.com.

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