786-487-7441
Commercial / Residential Electrical Services
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786-487-7441
Commercial / Residential Electrical Services
LICENSE # 13002896
April 17th, 2024
Change is part of life. Yet while most families are scrambling to be on the forefront of technology in the smart device and home entertainment department, few give any thought to the outlets and electrical services that power their fun. Is your home’s electrical system stuck in the past? 3 Si... read moreApril 16th, 2024
Smart homes are getting smarter, more efficient and more convenient to use every year. But setting up your smart home can be both exciting and a little confusing due to the availability and wide spectrum of single devices and whole-home smart systems. To think that all of this connectivity and ... read moreApril 5th, 2024
Although it takes only a split second for a power surge to occur, this massive spike in electricity can wreak havoc - damaging electronic devices, appliances, and electric outlets in a home. Since we get many service requests relating to power surges, we wanted to share some helpful information on ... read moreMarch 27th, 2024
Employee safety is of utmost importance. This is especially true for those in the electrical industry who work with open wires. Please keep reading to learn how to keep your employees safe in a work environment. Work with proper equipment Using old or malfunctioning equipment can increase the dangers of ... read moreMarch 19th, 2024
Electrical systems feature circuits protected and controlled by fuses or circuit breakers. These circuit breakers protect people and homes from electrical shock, fires, and property damage. Circuit breakers are designed to trip, cutting off power in certain situations. Here are the main reasons for tripping a breaker: Overloads An overload ... read moreMarch 16th, 2024
Switching to LED lighting is a smart move when done correctly. LEDs are energy efficient, last longer, come in various designs, and can be found in almost any color. Before switching to an LED-lit house, here’s what needs consideration: Understanding LEDs LEDs, or Light Emitting Diodes, draw less power an... read moreMarch 10th, 2024
It’s probably safe to assume that most of us were taught early on in life that electricity and water are a dangerous combination. The reason is simple: water can provide electricity with an easy path into our bodies, leading to electrical shock or worse! For decades, electrical risks in th... read moreFebruary 28th, 2024
If you’re a millennial or younger, then it is possible that you have never accidentally experienced an electrical shock. With plastic casings on power tools, grounded plugs, and protective devices built into our circuit breakers, electrical hazards are simply less common than they once were. In many ways, this is... read moreFebruary 17th, 2024
When the power goes out, most businesses grind to a halt. In the best case scenario, this is an inconvenience, with customers stumbling around in the dark and POS systems sitting like useless paperweights. However, for businesses ranging from small bakeries to large-scale manufacturing, even a short power outage can ... read moreDecember 14th, 2021
How Do You Put Out an Electrical Fire? Taking precautions such as system upgrades is a smart way to lower your risk of electrical fires. However, it's important to know best practices should you ever be faced with one. Preparing for how to put out an electrical fire, even if ... read moreDecember 2nd, 2021
Securing Your Connection Working from your home office provides many advantages. You cut the commute time and cost, can sleep a bit later, exercise first thing, and don’t have to share a bathroom with co-workers. Employers have also acknowledged the benefits and increased productivity of work-from-home employees. All these be... read moreDecember 1st, 2021
Space Heater Safety Tips Every winter, thousands of families experience a home fire because of incorrect space heater use. Very sadly, some people even die in these fires. So, please – before you plug in the space heater and turn it up full blast, read these tips and use yours safely. Th... read moreNovember 12th, 2021
4 Times to Call Your Commercial Electrician Since everyone knows that time is money, it’s a given that electrical problems at the office can really poke a stick into the spokes of your business’ productivity wheels. They prevent effective communication with clients and coworkers, darken the hallways, hobble the breakroom micr... read moreAugust 18th, 2021
Regardless of where you live storms can happen quickly and unexpectedly. So, you might be asking “how do you prepare for severe weather?” While it can be difficult to know exactly what to do when severe weather strikes, you can take safety measures ahead of time to ensure that you, your... read moreAugust 15th, 2021
If you have ever experienced an extended power outage you already know how frustrating and inconvenient it can be. Well, it can be pretty costly too (when all the food in your refrigerator spoils). So, you have decided it’s time to learn more about a whole house generator, but yo... read moreJune 12th, 2021
Deck Lighting and Electrical Outlet Installation Services Installing deck lighting and outdoor outlets in your yard can extend your outdoor living opportunities well into the evening while also improving your home’s resale value. As the nights get warmer and with more families looking for ways to make close-to-home spaces se... read moreMay 22nd, 2021
How to Help Your Electrical Appliances Last Longer: Tips from Your Residential Electrician Every year people spend oodles of cash on new appliances because their older ones died prematurely. But a little regular maintenance, cleaning and intelligent usage can stretch the life of your appliances out much longer than you’d ... read moreMarch 3rd, 2021
Are you frequently resetting tripped circuit breakers? Do the lights in your home dim for no apparent reason? You may need to add a few dedicated circuits in your home. Why Should You Be ‘Dedicated’? Each circuit or wire in your home can only handle so much electrical draw. When more... read moreMarch 3rd, 2021
With electrical outlets in nearly every room of the home, and being located near the ground, there is a constant risk if you have small children. The National Fire Protection Agency, approximates 2,400 children each year suffer severe shocks and burns from inserting objects into the slots of electrical outlets. Electrical ... read moreFebruary 18th, 2021
Here at Root Electric, we never stop talking about, and working tirelessly for electrical safety. That’s because as wonderful and necessary as electricity is to our modern way of life, it is still a dangerous thing when handled incorrectly. The statistics tell a sobering story: 350,000-400,000 home fires are ca... read more
