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What should I do if I lose power in my house, or business?

The first thing is to ask yourself what was going on when you lost power. Did I have something plugged in that I haven’t had plugged in for a while?  Sometimes an appliance, or a piece of equipment can cause power failure.  If you unplug the device and then reset the breaker, and the breaker holds then you have a bad piece of equipment or appliance.

How do I reset my breaker? If you lose power to part of your Home or Business (not a complete power failure where you have no power at all anywhere), then you may have a breaker tripped. Tripped breakers will look like a breaker that has been turned half way off. Push the breaker all the way to off and then back to the on position. If the breaker does not reset than you need to call a electrician. The reason why your breaker won’t reset is because you may have a short circuit in your wiring somewhere.

 Here at Same Day Electric, we train our electricians once a week in trouble shooting faulty wiring issues, panel equipment, and appliances. Our electricians are the best troubleshooters in the country. Not only because of our training, but because we trouble shoot hundreds of homes and business a year, we know what to look for. This not only saves you down time, it also saves you money.     

Licensed Electricians

The consumer often asks when hiring an electrician to work in their home or business "Are you a licensed electrician"?  This is a good question but don't stop there.  In the state of Idaho you are required to be licensed as an journeyman electrician to do electrical work for customers.  So having "a licensed electrician" to do your electrical work is essential but it's not enough. There a few more questions that every consumer should ask before letting someone work in your home.  Do you have Liability Insurance (both property damage and bodily injury) and Workman’s Compensation Insurance?  Liability Insurance would cover damages to your home or office if the Electrician did something that caused it to be damaged.  Ask to see proof; a reputable contractor will have no problem producing a certificate of Insurance for both the Liability and workman’s comp.  Be aware that home owners are sued for injuries on their property. Most Home Owner Insurance Policies exclude outside contractors, so it is critical to make sure there is proper and adequate coverage. Don't be fooled by the contractor who says he doesn't need insurance because he is self-employed.

I know this topic has been talked about numerous times in the past, but I think it's a good idea to bring it up again.  Everybody is looking for a good deal in these tough economic times but don't put your home or family at risk for that good deal. 

Here are a few scenarios:

You may have an out of work electrician that lives down the street, he works cheap but be aware of the risk.  Yes, he has a license but that’s not going to help you if something goes wrong. 

What about the electrician that works for a company that carries all the Insurances but you hire him to do side work?  You are not under the umbrella of the company he works for and their Insurance Policy would not cover the work he preformed in your home. 

Low bids.  Low bids can be a sign of an electrical contractor that is not insured or under insured.  Today, insurance is a significant cost to any electrical project.  A Contractor working without insurance can give you a low bid but will be putting you at great risk.  

Ask questions, ask for proof of insurances, ask about their experience, ask for references. There is more than price when it comes to hiring an electrician do work in your home.

Eco Solar Skylight Tubes.   Find out more at www.tubesolar.net

Do you enjoy natural soft light in your home?  Do you have some areas of your home that just need to be illuminated?  Are there areas such as hallways were the kids just forget to turn the light off or you are tired of fumbling to turn it off yourself?  With Eco Solar SkylightTubes you are essentially harnessing the natural light from the sun.  The units themselves are no more then cost of a nice light fixture and can be installed by an experienced electrician in just a few hours.  It will cost you nothing on your power bill  to have light all day and unlike the traditional framed in skylights these do not contribute to heat loss or gain.  And one of the best features is that your electrician can install a dimmer so if you do want it dark in that area during the day you can!  Traditional skylights cant do that.  

Solar Skylight Tubes along with being an eco-friendly lighting choice that is good for the environment, solar tubes can offer health benefits to people as well. Studies have shown that natural, full-spectrum sunlight can offer a feeling of well being and help people overcome the winter blahs, also called SAD, or Seasonal Affected Disorder.   There are also studies that show natural lighting greatly improves productivity in the workplace. This makes Eco Solar Skylight Tubes a great option for business.

Again you can find out more at www.tubesolar.net.  Thanks

Surge Protecting Your Entire Home.

Everyone understands the need for surge protection strips on their home and office pc’s but did you know there is a Whole House Surge Protection device that can be installed by a licensed electrician that will protect your homes entire electrical system?  In our homes today, we have numerous appliances and electronics that need to be protected from damaging surges.  These Whole House Surge Protection devices can protect against lighting related and large surges along with smaller surges that can eat away at the computer chips inside your equipment.  Many of our common household appliances such as stoves, refrigerators, washers/dryers, microwaves, and air conditioning units have computer chips. We are hit with over 20 surges a day in the Treasure Valley. 

 By installing a Whole House Surge Protection device you will be extending the life of these appliances along with all your electronics.

 The average home has approximately $8,000 in electronic equipment and appliances.  If you have a few extra items, your potential loss could be closer to $20,000.  Installing a Whole House Surge Protection is a relative small investment in protecting your homes electrical system, your electronics, and your appliances.  

Find out more at http://www.tubesolar.net/whole-home-surge-protectors.html