Category: Home & Electrical Safety
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Why Are My Lights Flickering?
While flickering lights are frustrating for anyone, they’re also a reason for concern for homeowners. Beyond the annoyance of distracting, changing light levels, flickering lights can indicate underlying issues that require attention. In this blog, the seasoned professionals at JDV Electric explore the various causes of flickering lights — from common electrical problems to appliance-related…
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What a Storm Could Mean for Your Home’s Electrical System
Rain, thunder, and lightning storms can wreak havoc on your home’s electrical system. At JDV Electric, we’ve seen firsthand the damage that severe weather can cause, particularly during storm season. These storms are a significant source of electrical issues in homes across Delaware County. Understanding and preparing for the potential dangers can help protect your…
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How To Teach Your Children About Electrical Safety
As parents, it’s critical to be aware of electrical hazards in your home. Even with the best childproofing in place, accidents can still happen that can range in severity from minimal harm to death. To help protect your children, we recommend teaching them about electrical safety at a young age to ensure that they understand…
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Check the Home For Electrical Safety Before Trick-or-Treaters Show Up
Three Ways to Keep the Home Safe This Halloween Halloween isn’t considered a dangerous celebration, but despite all the fun to be had, there are precautions to take to ensure that everyone stays safe. Maybe that means inspecting candy hauls or making sure costumes are bright enough to be seen on dark roadways, but it…
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Easy Way To Protect Against Power Surges This Summer
It’s Time To Invest in a Whole-House Surge Protector The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) noted that in 2020, the average American had at least eight hours of power interruptions. This means power surges are much more common than most people think. When these events happen, homeowners experience more than temporary inconveniences; they can also…
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Tips for Practicing Electrical Safety at Home
Electrical Safety Tips From Professional Electricians Various electrical hazards can arise from the home’s electrical wiring, including accidental electrocution and house fires. Homeowners need to be aware of electrical safety hazards and take steps to prevent them, and there is no better time than now since May is National Electrical Safety Month. Being mindful of…
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How To Avoid These 3 Common Electrical Hazards
Be on the Lookout for These Dangerous Electrical Scenarios The advent of electrical lines and the modern light bulb were just the beginning of the ever-increasing technology revolution that has changed the course of humanity forever. Most people cannot even imagine a world with none of the modern comforts the world contains. People use electricity…
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Keep Fourth of July Gatherings Fun and Safe with GFCIs!
GFCIs Offer Protection So Families Can Enjoy the Fun! Fourth of July is fast approaching, which means many homeowners and their families will welcome guests for Independence Day festivities. While this is an exciting time, it is also a time to be extra wary of safety issues, especially if some of those guests include children.…
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Spring Into Electrical Saving This May
Celebrate Electrical Safety in May and Every Other Day With These Tips Spring is all about new life, and the air always feels alive with energy! Energy plays a significant role in more than just plant life. The home benefits from its own source of energy every single day; electricity! But the energy that powers…
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Some Tips to Avoid Main Electrical Hazards
Electricity makes our current quality of life possible. For most of us, it plays a role in almost every aspect of our lives, from our first cup of coffee in the morning to our last page of late-night reading. While it’s an integral and depended-on part of our routine, it’s modern technology that we should…