Find My Location
Request Job Quote
(844) 866-1367
Request Job Quote
  1. Home
  2. Blog

Mr. Electric Blog

Should I Install a Lightning Rod?

Does my home need a lightning rod? We hear this question a lot, and it depends on a few variables. Let the experts at Mr. Electric help you decide.
Mar 1, 2018

Does my house need a lightning rod? We hear this question a lot, and the answer is not always cut and dry. In this installment, we’ll examine the variables, helping you determine whether or not your home may be in need of lighting protection.

How Lighting Rods Work...Read more

Home Maintenance Checklist Highlights GFCI Testing

GFCI testing is important to protect yourself and your electrical system. Learn other important home maintenance tasks and who you can call to help.
Feb 27, 2018

Why Test GFCI Outlets? Testing the  GFCI outlets in your home is an important maintenance task to help protect you and your family from electrical shock. GetNeighborly.com recently included this as an important seasonal maintenance exercise in their...Read more

How to Install Low-Voltage Outdoor Lighting

Low-voltage outdoor lighting is a perfect option to add landscape accents outside your home. Learn how to install it from the experts at Mr. Electric.
Feb 22, 2018

Providing a soft, dramatic light ideal for highlighting key features of your landscape, low voltage landscape lighting offers a safe, simple to install outdoor lighting solution for homeowners. Just what makes it such a safe, simple home addition?

Low Voltage = Low Risk...Read more

What’s the Best Way to Run Power Outside?

Need to run power outside? The experts at Mr. Electric can help. Learn more about how to safely run power outside so you’re powered up where you need it, when you need it.
Feb 15, 2018

Looking to ‘amp up’ your outdoor experience? Whether you need a bit of extra juice for the day or over the long-haul, the experts at Mr. Electric® have you covered. Learn how to run power outside safely with these outdoor electrical tips…

Short-Term Power Supply (AKA: Extension...Read more

Update Your Home with Landscape Lighting

Landscape lighting can turn a drab yard into a modern garden at night. Is it the right option for you? Learn more from the experts at Mr. Electric.
Feb 8, 2018

Does your yard disappear in the dark? With the right landscape lighting, you can bring your yard to life at night, highlighting the beauty of your home and its greenery. Today’s landscape lighting technology offers a diverse selection of setups and styles. Which is best for your home?

...Read more

Smart Home Devices and Your Electricity Bill

Lower your utility bill and make life easier with smart home devices. Learn more about how these devices can save you money, from Mr. Electric.
Jan 25, 2018

Does opening the mailbox to find your monthly utility bill leave your heart working overtime? Catch a break by going green and saving green with these convenient, energy saving smart home devices.  

Best Smart Home Devices for Energy Savings:

There are many...Read more

Ultimate Home Maintenance Schedule Plugs Mr. Electric

Keep the lights on and the electricity flowing with a Home Maintenance Schedule available from the home service experts at GetNeighborly.com. Learn more today!
Jan 23, 2018

Your home requires electricity to keep your lights on and your appliances running smoothly. We often take this utility for granted, as it runs silently through our walls. Although without some maintenance you may find...Read more

Troubleshooting Residential Circuit Issues: How to Decide When to Call Us

Jan 18, 2018

Gearing up for a day of home electrical troubleshooting? Slow down there cowboy, some electrical issues require expert attention. Though some common electrical issues are simply the result of bad habits, others are deeper issues in need of professional repair and troubleshooting. Which projects...Read more

What Does a Circuit Breaker Do?

What do circuit breakers do, and how do they prevent electrical fires? Learn more about these important electrical safety devices from Mr. Electric.
Jan 11, 2018

An essential safety feature in your home, circuit breakers circumnavigate electrical injuries and fires. What does a circuit breaker do? A mystery to most, these electrically-powered marvels detect and stop excess current in its tracks. They typically trip when there is an overloaded or short...Read more

What's the Difference Between AC & DC Power?

What’s the deal with AC and DC? Much more than a rock band, these two electrical currents deliver power in different ways. Learn more from Mr. Electric.
Jan 4, 2018

Due to their ability to provide power in different ways, AC and DC power have long been embroiled in a battle for supremacy. However, the two appear to be more recently coming together to exist in harmony.

The Differences in AC Current vs DC Current

Direct...Read more