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Running a business in Oswego, Naperville, Aurora, Yorkville or Plainfield involves a lot of moving parts – products, services, phone calls, purchases, sales, computer systems. Right beneath that vital business activity is the essence that keeps the lights on and the machines running: your electricity. It is such an integral factor of what you do… Read More

The electrical supply to our home is such a part of our daily lives that we might even overlook it sometimes. We've become so accustomed to its ability to support what we need in every room we occupy that we can take its presence for granted. Electricity's capability to power our homes relies on a… Read More

All of us want to know that we are safe at home in Oswego, Aurora, Naperville, Yorkville or Plainfield, and rightfully so: We spend much if not most of our time there, in many cases with loved ones. That is why we need to be mindful of safety statistics. According to the National Fire Protection… Read More

When something involves electricity in your home in Oswego, Naperville, Aurora, Yorkville or Plainfield, in certain cases you might be able to install an outlet or join a couple of wires to activate something. It’s another matter when the wiring concerns a full room, a remodel or the whole house. Much electrical work requires special… Read More

Many of us know that ceiling fans help keep air moving, especially on warm and stuffy days. We’ve also seen how good some ceiling fans can look in a room. There’s actually much more to these versatile mechanisms. Let’s begin with some brief history. The first ceiling fan powered by electrified parts was invented in… Read More

A current that strays from an appliance or a wire or that contacts water can deliver a jolt that causes serious injury or even death. Each year in the U.S., more than 4,000 people are wounded by an electrical shock, and another 400 are killed. Electrical fires further result in an estimated $1.6 billion in… Read More

Many of us who live or work in Oswego, Yorkville, Naperville, Aurora or Plainfield have been in a room where a light begins to flicker or dim. This deviation can be a normal, occasional occurrence. If on the other hand the dimming or flickering is new and pronounced, more regular or increasingly severe, we will… Read More

Light fixtures are permanent parts of our daily lives. Whether we’re switching on a lamp or raising the dimmer on overhead lighting, we depend on the glow that’s given. If you plan to add lighting other than lamps at your home or office, it’s usually best to consult a professional. A trained and licensed electrician… Read More

Staying Smart in Oswego, Yorkville, Naperville, Aurora and Plainfield (IL) In a perfect world, we would be able to do most things for ourselves. For the majority who can’t, the jacks-of-all-trades we know can sometimes save us time and money. YouTube and the Internet further make it possible for even total novices to solve certain… Read More

  May is Electrical Safety Month. As we wrap up May and charge full speed into summer, it's important to take a moment to check some important things around your home and business. The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFi) has put together a great list of resources that remind you how to prevent electrocutions and… Read More