Licensed Residential and Commercial Electrician in North New Jersey
Summertime is right around the corner, which usually means spending more time outdoors. The nights also get longer in the summer, so having the proper lighting outside can make a big difference. Whether you want a lot of lights, just one or two, ones you plug in, or ones that charge in the sun - we can help you choose the proper lighting to improve your outdoor space!
Lately, when there's talk of advancements in everyday comfort technology, Tesla has become a household name. While being known chiefly for its version of smart cars for the future, the company is expanding to various outlets to make everyday living even more straightforward. The power source for many household things comes from a collection of batteries, and Tesla's advancements took this chance to excel.
There's no one alive who hates saving money, so it should be no different when saving on utility bills every month! Fortunately, a few top tricks help you keep your power bill down and your funds high. Here, we discuss the top 3 energy-efficient methods to save money on your power bill!
Technology has advanced so far in making life more comfortable, even for the simplest of tasks. Installing smart home upgrades is one of the most significant advancements in this type of healthy living via technology. From checking the status of your refrigerator from the grocery store to having a remote control to almost anything in your house, there is no limit to what smart home upgrades can do.
Many home upgrades are made for the sake of convenience, functionality, or even personal taste. But there’s one upgrade that serves a much higher purpose: Protecting the safety and well-being of your home and family from the dangers of knob and tube wiring.
While retail sales of the latest air conditioner technologies continue to grow, many homeowners still need to be more accurate with the value of ceiling fans even though, when used correctly, they can lower the temperature of a room up to five degrees.
An outlet that can do it all is the goal of the makers of the Swidget. A Swidget is an outlet that has been adapted to more modern times. This invention is so modern; it was created on a future-minded basis. This ensures that this product will stand with the times and have the functionality to work alongside more developed and advanced technology.
Unless you’re already an electrician, thinking about changing the fuse box is not often on people’s minds. That is, until the power goes out, and you’ve got to go hunting for a new fuse to switch it out with. If that sounds familiar to you, it may be overdue to change out your fuse box. It may be time to get rid of the fuse box altogether.
It’s an old tale that switching the lights off in a room can save you money. That tale is accurate but doesn’t save you much, depending on which lightbulb you have. But are some light bulbs worth the energy of turning off?
Suppose you haven’t switched from traditional fluorescent lighting to LED lights in your office yet. In that case, you may want to consider it now to improve your health and the health of your employees.
As soon as Thanksgiving dinner goes down, Christmas lights go up. For many families, it’s become a tradition in their homes, whether putting them up or enjoying them around the neighborhood. As technology advances, it doesn’t skip the holiday décor. LEDs have made their way into Christmas decorating and are here to stay. It may be time to upgrade your holiday cheer this year and go full LED for a dazzling light effect!
Imagine waking up on a cold winter morning, still comfortable and warm in bed, eventually getting up to start the day, and your feet hit an icy cold floor! It shakes the comfort right out of any morning. Sure, you could wear socks, but even they aren't immune to the sting of a frosty, uncarpeted floor. But there is another alternative that gets rid of that annoying cold floor for good, and that alternative is heated flooring. Heated flooring is self-explanatory, but how exactly does it work? And is never having cold tootsies again worth it? Continue reading and find out!
With the holidays approaching, it’s time to prepare for the extended use of your oven, furnace, thermostat, holiday lights, and decorations. This time of year is the perfect time to have everything looked over carefully, checked, and tweaked for optimum performance.
As time passes, preserving our natural resources, keeping our planet healthy, and continuing to grow are becoming increasingly important. Achieving this outcome takes a lot of work from many different parts. One part, in particular, has a tremendous impact on the ultimate condition of where we all live: everyday auto emissions. Owning an electric car is a big step toward changing the world, and here’s why:
Despite what most appliance stores would have you believe, if you are experiencing an issue with your dryer running but not heating or drying your clothes, the problem may not be your dryer - it's your electricity!
Not too long ago, most newly constructed homes and buildings were wired with little more than alternating current (AC) electrical power lines, a few phone lines, and a few TV cables. Times have changed, and we’ve come a long way, baby.
The most significant danger of DIY electrical work is that electricity is deadly. When not handled properly, the consequences are irreversible.
For a contemporary lighting solution for absolutely any area you can imagine, LED tape lighting is perfect for an instant home makeover. Here are a few ideas to get you started:
According to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), a government agency that collects and analyzes information about the energy industry, the solar energy industry is geared to add more electricity-generating capacity than any other source this year! Solar panels are not just going to "become a thing." Still, it already surpasses other forms of energy as the most popular alternative energy source. Planned large-scale solar farms are expected to add 9.5 gigawatts of electricity-generating capacity to the power grid. And that figure doesn't count electricity-generating capacity from distributed solar, such as rooftop panels.
Here are five terrific tips to help you save money on your electric bill during the winter months.
Oh, those pesky middle-of-the-night bathroom trips. We have all made them—the ones where we do not want to turn on the overhead light and wake anyone up. The bright electricians at Leinster Electric have some ideas to light up your bathroom without disturbing the entire house.
The holidays are a time of increased power consumption, but they don't have to be. There are plenty of ways to get the utmost enjoyment during the season and still keep your energy costs manageable. Here are just a few:
There's a famous saying: The best-laid plans often go awry. Never is that truer than when it comes to holidays. Wait times, cancellations, long lines, sellouts, closings, and other unpredictable (yet predictable) inconveniences happen. Outsmart it by staying two steps ahead and getting your home wired now for the holidays.
Electric car charging just got a lot easier and is as simple as positioning your vehicle above a plugless charging pad!
The kitchen is the heart and soul of a home. Whether it’s small or large, it’s the hub. With dining rooms becoming obsolete, the kitchen is the most used room in a house. Meals are created, homework is done, and guests gather there. Today, kitchens are more than just where the oven is located. They’re family living spaces. A house’s value depends significantly upon its kitchen.
With storm season upon us, it's time to prepare for Summer and the inevitable power issues that come along with thunderstorms. In the summer, your home is more at risk than ever for dangerous electrical surges that can damage pricey electronics and even put you in harm's way.
Often, when customers consider options for adding recessed lighting to the interior of their home, they feel like they are limited only to areas that are readily accessible at first glance. The truth is, though, that recessed lighting can be added anywhere you would like it to be, even if, at first glance, the placement seems impossible.
We'd all like to think the best of everyone, but unfortunately, you can't trust everybody. This is especially true regarding utility meter readers knocking on your door. Sure, we've all heard the stories, but this is still common! It's a sad and sorry truth. In cities from Morris Plains to Parsippany, there has been an increasing number of scams and robberies from fake meter readers. If your water meter is indoors, this puts you in an even more vulnerable position. You should always feel safe and secure in your home.