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Planning a project is a huge task, and it often can be overwhelming. If you have questions about a project, please don't hesitate to ask. Our team is happy to offer a free consultation to answer all your electrical services questions.
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What are some signs that I need electrical repair work?
Generally, regular inspections, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance can help to reduce the need for major electrical work. However, unexpected problems can arise, in which case you can contact Griffin Electric for emergency repair work. Some reasons to contact us include:
- Constant flickering lights
- Poor lighting quality
- High energy costs
- Installation, repair, or maintenance of equipment or appliances
- Power surges and regular tripping of circuit breakers
- Major home/property remodeling
What is a GFCI?
You may have seen an electrical outlet with a “test” and “reset” button in the middle – this is a GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter). It automatically shuts off an electrical circuit when it detects that the current isn’t flowing correctly. It’s also used to reduce the risk of electrical shock from a receptacle located in wet locations in additions to bathrooms and kitchens such as basements, garages, outdoor receptacles, or anywhere within six feet of a sink, tub, or shower.
Is a generator right for my home?
Whether you need 24/7 electrical up-time, or you experience frequent blackouts, or even worried about losing power during heavy storms, you should consider getting a generator as a permanent addition to your home.
Keeping your home operating like normal during a blackout can only be accomplished with a backup power system. Generators have been a popular device for true 24/7 blackout protection. Unlike battery backup systems, electric generators are much more cost-effective, and also takes up no space inside your home.
Portable Generator vs. Standby Generator
Portable generators are great for camping and keeping a few appliances running during a power outage, but they are no match for the power draw of an entire home. They also require to be fueled up, aren't designed to run for extended periods of time, leaves your space cluttered with extension cords, and it cannot detect when power to the home has been lost (A problem when you are away from your home).
A whole house standby generator solves these problems and more. Good standby generators are built to run long hours in the most extreme weather cases and exist around the home exterior much like an A/C unit. It can automatically sence when the power has been lost, and even more importantly, automatically shut off when the power is restored. it's hooked into the main power, so there is no concern about hooking anything up to it, which means no extension cords! They are fed by your existing home utility by either propane or natural gas so also no need to top off the feul.