Electrical Safety Tips by Rockwall Electric

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What Does Certified Electrician Mean?

The US has an estimated 30 million jobs that don' require a university degree and pay an average of $55,000 per year. Careers in the...

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How To Choose The Best Electrician!

Finding a qualified electrician can be difficult when companies can simply pay for ads to give themselves a boost on your search results....

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How to Reduce Your Electric Bill in 9 Simple Steps

According to recent reports, nearly one-third of American households -- 31 percent -- have trouble paying their energy bills each month....

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Has Your Home Lost Power? Follow These 10 Simple Blackout Tips to Survive

Hurricane Sandy left an estimated 8.5 million people without power, some for more than two weeks. Blackouts can happen anytime, anywhere....

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Woah, Sparky! The Dangers of a Loose Electrical Outlet

Between 2010 and 2014, 420 people died in electrical fires. Electrical malfunctions cause deaths, injuries, and incredible amounts of...

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What's the Deal with the Coordinated Outlet Switch? Turn on to the Truth About Switched Outlets

With the national DIY market fast approaching the $14 billion mark, it's no wonder that people are taking on more complicated and...

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Make My Home Smarter! Why You Need an Electrician's Help Wiring a House for Smart Home Automation

A growing number of homeowners are turning to home automation as a means for controlling their electrical appliances from their mobile...

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Get down from There! Why You Should Hire an Electrician to Install a New Light Fixture

The United States saw 364,300 residential fires occur in 2016 (U.S. Fire Administration (fema.gov)). Of this, electrical malfunctions...

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10 Signs It's Time to Replace Your Electrical Panel

In 2016, a whopping 73,528 reported fires occurred in the State of Texas. That's one fire incident for every seven minutes. Not only did...

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What Are Surge Protector Joules and What Joule Rating Do You Need?

No matter where you live, your home experiences power surges. Without the right protection, these surges can fry your electronic devices...

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14 Creative Ways to Use LED Light Strips in Your House

Are you looking for ways to get the perfect style and ambiance in your home? If you've tried new furniture and decor but haven't focused...

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Grounding and Bonding: What Are They, What Is the Difference, and Why It's Important to Know

Looking to learn more about electrical engineering? There are many reasons to learn more about the finer things in electrical...

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A Homeowner's Guide to Troubleshooting Electrical Sockets

Are you relocating to a new home, or renovating your old house or spending a weekend for repairs? Moving into a new home can be exciting...

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How to Save Electricity Throughout the Year

Your electricity bill may be outrageous and you may feel there is nothing that can be done about it. It's likely you've heard to raise...

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Top 7 Signs It's Time to Call an Electrician

Do the lights in your home flicker almost every single time you turn them on? If so, you might be thinking, "I need an electrician." And...

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5 Electrical Repairs You Should Never Attempt to Fix on Your Own

When you own a home, there are a few electrical repairs you will need to learn to do yourself. If one of your circuit breakers trips, you...

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How to Replace an Electrical Outlet: Everything You Need to Know

You plug in your blowdryer after a perfect steamy shower. You've woken up on the best side of the bed, and then, it happens, the blow...

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The Ultimate Guide to Hiring an Electrician

The United States had 5.7 million job openings in 2017. Of those millions of openings, only a small fraction of them were for...

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What Causes Power Surges: Your Ultimate Guide to Understanding and Prevention

Imagine this: You stay cooped inside the house, what with all the racket those heavy rains and stormy winds make. The warmth of your...

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9 Must-Read Benefits of LED Lighting You Can Enjoy in Your Home

Have you made the switch to LED lighting in your home? Maybe you don't know about the benefits of LED lighting yet, so you haven't given...

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