ACI Northwest Blog: Archive for the ‘Electrical’ Category

Exterior Lighting for Fun and Function

Monday, July 15th, 2024

When you’re hoping to make an impression, show something off, help something look its best, or just accentuate it, lighting is the best way to accomplish your goals. And if you’re trying to improve safety and functionality around the house, lighting is your best option. It’s easy to achieve a practical and flattering effect by changing your home’s lighting.

The thing people don’t always consider is that outdoor lighting can achieve the same sorts of goals! What can you accomplish by giving your exterior lighting a glow-up? Here is just a sampling of the many things you can do.

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Signs Your Electrical Panel Needs an Upgrade

Monday, July 1st, 2024

The difficult truth of many things in life, especially homeownership, is that nothing lasts forever. Now, you’ve probably had to replace or upgrade many parts of your home over the years. Even if you haven’t owned your home for long, surely some essential appliance has reached the end of its life. But your electrical panel is something that can last quite a while.

It can’t last forever, though! This leads us to our topic today: answering your questions about whether you need to replace your electrical panel. You might be wondering how long an electrical panel lasts, why it might fail, and what the signs are that it’s time for an upgrade. We’ve got the answers.

Tags: Coeur d'Alene, electrical panel upgrades
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Enhance Your Yard & Enjoyment of Summer with Outdoor Lighting

Monday, April 8th, 2024

As springtime arrives, we can’t help but be excited about all the time we are going to spend outdoors. Travel can be great, but this is also the perfect time to enjoy your yard. Cookouts, gardening, playing in the pool, inviting friends for a potluck and lawn games, or just relaxing in a lawn chair or hammock with a book—all these things can make ordinary life feel like a luxurious vacation.

We’d like to help you enjoy your yard and your summer even more by offering some suggestions. Outdoor lighting for your home and lawn has many benefits. What are some ways it could enhance your life? Here are some of the possibilities.

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Make a Resolution to Get These Home Wiring Problems Fixed

Monday, January 1st, 2024

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Studies show that the most common type of New Year’s resolution has to do with personal health: eating better, going to the gym, drinking more water, etc. But have you considered the well-being of your home? For a refreshing approach to your New Year’s resolution, how about addressing the issues with your home’s electrical wiring? Here’s what you should know.

Tags: Coeur d'Alene, wiring services
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6 Wiring Services a Professional Electrician Can Help With

Monday, July 17th, 2023

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You may be surprised to hear all the things a qualified professional electrician’s job can include. If you’re a new homeowner or a homeowner with a new reason to consider your electrical systems, it can help to know exactly what services electricians offer. Take a look at this list and when you have projects or concerns that may overlap with these services, it’s time to consult an electrician.

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The Benefits of an Electrical Service Plan in Spokane, WA

Monday, June 19th, 2023

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You probably know that routine annual maintenance is strongly recommended for air conditioners and heating systems, and in fact required in order to keep those systems in compliance with warranty requirements. But you might not have thought about the electrical system in your home. Perhaps it only crosses your mind when you have an electrical problem, like an outlet that doesn’t work, lights that flicker, or a tripped circuit breaker. Maintenance is important for the electrical work in your home and can prevent serious problems. We urge you to consider an electrical service plan.

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Why You Need an Electrician for a Hot Tub Installation

Monday, May 22nd, 2023

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Congratulations on your decision to get a hot tub! What a wonderful addition that will be to your home. But first, you need to make some more important decisions. Who will install your hot tub? Can you do it yourself? For many reasons, this is a job for a qualified electrician. Here’s why.

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Why Consider a Whole House Generator Service

Monday, January 30th, 2023

When the power goes out in a storm, will you be left in the dark? Although power outages don’t occur as frequently as they did in the past, they still happen. With weather patterns becoming increasingly more extreme, combined with an increased dependence on electricity, there can also be an increased risk of outages.

Whether it’s caused by a storm or an overdrawn power grid, there is a chance you’ll have to deal with a power outage someday, if you aren’t already familiar with them. When that day comes, will you be ready? We can help ensure that you will be.

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When to Schedule Commercial Lighting Services

Monday, December 19th, 2022

Every type of commercial space needs good lighting both inside and outside. Not only does it need to be functional and appropriate for the type of business, but it should also be aesthetically pleasing. No matter what type of commercial property you own, lighting is an essential part of a business.

When it comes to commercial lighting systems, you need a team of professional electricians to take care of them when things go wrong. We know that you can change a lightbulb, but for the most part, emergency repairs, installations, and fixing and installing wiring and electrical components such as switches and lights should be left to the pros.

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The Importance of Professional Electrical Wiring

Monday, October 24th, 2022

Imagine being in the thick of a sale to an important customer and suddenly the lights go out. Or perhaps imagine getting complaints from office employees who are struggling with eyestrain due to poor lighting throughout the workspace.

Issues like these can undermine your ability to keep your commercial space working the way you need it to. That’s why working with a professional pays off. Problems like these can be addressed promptly or can be prevented altogether.

Read on to find out more about why working with a trained electrician to handle your commercial electric wiring in Hayden, ID is so important.

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