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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