Energy costs can be a major portion of any family's budget. If you seem to be spending an unreasonable amount on your electrical service, more…
Read MoreMonroe County, NY is notorious for receiving large sums of snowfall each winter. As snow accumulates on your roof, melts and then re-freezes at your eaves and gutters ice dams are formed which can be detrimental to your roof and gutters. How can you fix this problem and avoid the buildup of heavy ice blocks…
Read MoreEver hire somebody to do a job only to find out it was done incorrectly? Faulty electrical equipment can, and in many cases, will cause a fire. That alone is a reason to higher somebody with experience. So the next time you need electrical work done in your home, avoid potential safety hazards by making…
Read MoreDid you know that electrical fires generally happen at connections within the electrical wiring in the house? A process occurs where a current goes through the wires and causes them to heat up and expand and then cool down and contract when the electricity is turned off. Constant heating and cooling can cause your wires…
Read MoreEver wonder what happens to electricity as it enters your home? Well, it goes through your circuit breaker or box fuse and feeds into individual circuits that power different sections of your home. Heavy duty appliances like your refrigerator or dryer require their own dedicated circuits to operate safely and efficiently. When is a dedicated…
Read MoreElectrical repair gone wrong can have extremely serious consequences. However, some electrical repairs you can safely do on your own, given that you recognize the difference between a minor and hazardous issue. Make sure you know when it’s time to call in the experts. Remember, electrical fires in the home and residential buildings add up…
Read MoreThis month is Electrical Safety Month. It is also the time of year when many people decide to put an addition on the house or renovate the rooms they have. If you decide to add on or renovate this May, you need Lon Lockwood Electric (electrician Rochester) on the job to make sure the electrical…
Read MoreHeat tape is the safe and easy way to deal with winter snow and ice buildup. However, as with anything electric, heat tape has its risks. That’s why your electrician Pittsford NY wants to help you be aware of dangers to keep yourself safe from harm. Heat tape needs to be installed by an electrician.…
Read MoreHaving heat tape installed is the ideal way to handle snow and ice buildup on your roof. Without addressing the issue of snow and ice buildup at all, the damage to your roof and property can be costlier than you think – take it from an electrician Pittsford NY. Heat tape slowly and consistently melts…
Read MoreIf you have never heard of heat tape and you own a home in the Rochester area, you will want to learn more from your electrician Pittsford NY. After the winter we have all just endured, you may be thinking there has to be an easier way to deal with the ice and snow buildup…
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