Scherer Electric Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Electrical Audits’

What You Can Do to Help Prevent Electrical Fires

Monday, April 12th, 2021
smoke-detector

One reason we tell our customers to only rely on professional Buffalo, NY electrical service technicians for any electrical need rather than to call an amateur or go “do-it-yourself” is because of the potential hazard of electrical fires. Electrical fires are one of the biggest sources of fires in homes: according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, electrical fires from outlets alone cause more than 5,000 fires per year.

We want you to avoid electrical fires in your house, and there are steps you can take to reduce the chance of them occurring with our help.

Continue Reading

Tags: , , ,
Posted in Electrical | Comments Off on What You Can Do to Help Prevent Electrical Fires

Ways You Can Reduce Your Electric Bill (And How We Can Help)

Monday, November 23rd, 2020
budget-scissors

Do you have to brace yourself each time you receive your monthly electricity bill? The cost of electricity is increasing, but your high bill may be the fault of the ways you use electricity in the home or outdated fixtures and appliances. 

There are several ways you can cut down on your monthly electricity bills. We can help with some of them: call us when you need an electrician in Buffalo, NY to give you advice on the best steps for an energy-saving home.

Continue Reading

Tags: , , ,
Posted in Electrical | Comments Off on Ways You Can Reduce Your Electric Bill (And How We Can Help)

The 5 Best Tips to Lower Your Electrical Costs

Monday, September 28th, 2020
lightbulb-on-its-side

Do my electric bills have to be that high?

If you find you’re asking yourself that question month after month when the utility bills arrive, then the answer is probably no. Unless the cost for electricity has taken a steep rise in your area, extremely high electrical utility bills are often warning you of wasteful practices or a malfunctioning part of the electrical system. You can take steps to correct this problem. Some are simply tips, while others will require the assistance of East Aurora, NY electricians.

Below we’ve listed the five best tips for cutting into the high cost of powering your home.

Continue Reading

Tags: , ,
Posted in Electrical | Comments Off on The 5 Best Tips to Lower Your Electrical Costs

How Long Will My Home’s Electrical Wiring Last?

Monday, August 3rd, 2020
electrical-parts

A home has two hard-working “circulatory systems,” plumbing and electrical. Because both are mostly hidden from view even as they do essential work, it’s easy for a homeowner to dismiss them as something that will last as long as the house does.

But that’s not the case. When it comes to electrical wiring in Orchard Park, NY, you do need to have concerns about the age of the wiring. Not just for as long as you’ve been in the house, but for as long as the wiring has been in the house, period. If you live in a vintage home and the wiring has never had an update, it’s important to know about how long the wiring can expect to endure.

Continue Reading

Tags: , , , ,
Posted in Electrical | Comments Off on How Long Will My Home’s Electrical Wiring Last?

What Does It Mean for My Electrical System to Be “Up to Code”?

Monday, November 11th, 2019
electrical-panel-repairs

You’ve heard the term “up to code” before and have a general sense of what it means when it comes to electrical systems: they have to meet certain guidelines in order to be considered safe. But what does that mean in practice? What is this nebulous code, and how can you know if your home is in violation of some kind? And if your home isn’t “up to code,” what needs to be done to fix the problem?

That’s plenty of questions, but we’ll address these concerns briefly below. As with any serious electrical system question, it’s best to ask an electrician in Amherst, NY directly. You’ll get the best information as well as the service you require.

Continue Reading

Tags: , ,
Posted in Electrical | Comments Off on What Does It Mean for My Electrical System to Be “Up to Code”?