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Electrical Safety Tips for the Summer

Posted on: April 29, 2013

Live in the Baltimore, Bethesda, Alexandria, or Washington, DC area? The weather is getting warmer and summertime is fast approaching. It’s important to keep in mind that summer presents several possible electrical safety hazards that you may not be aware of. Our team of expert residential electricians has put together a list of summer electrical safety tips you and your family should remember. After all, we want you all to enjoy a safe summer.

Common Electrical Problems Seen By Your DC Electrician

Posted on: April 17, 2013

While it’s true that there are many different ways that electrical issues affect your home and belongings, there are four basic electrical problems that DC homeowners face on a regular basis. Each of these electrical problems must be addressed in a timely manner—otherwise a dangerous situation may occur, including electrical fire and shock. Fortunately, most of these are very easy to address, diagnose, and correct, as long as they are looked into quickly by a DC Electrician.

The Benefits of Hiring a Licensed Electrician

Posted on: April 5, 2013

Looking for an electrician in Baltimore or Bethesda, MD? Perhaps you need one in Alexandria, VA or Washington, DC. No matter where in the DC Metropolitan area you need an electrician, make sure you enlist the services of a licensed electrician. There are many benefits of hiring licensed electricians, and learning about these benefits will help you determine if this is the right course of action for you.

The Benefits of Dimmer Switches

Posted on: April 1, 2013

Looking for an easy way to control the lighting in any room of your MD, VA, or DC home? You may want to consider installing dimmer light switches—they provide adjustable voltage to a light fixture, thereby allowing you to increase or decrease the amount of light in a room. The switch is actually a slow sliding lever or turn dial, which allows you to manually adjust a room’s light setting.

Older MD, VA, and DC Homes Need Electrical Upgrades

Posted on: March 28, 2013

When was your home built? Most homes in MD, VA, and DC tend to be at least 50-60 years old. When these homes were built, not too many families owned televisions or even refrigerators. Video game systems and computers were unknown back then. Today, the variety and sheer number of electrical appliances and devices we use every day has skyrocketed. Unfortunately, however, the electrical systems in many homes in Baltimore and Bethesda, MD, Alexandria, VA, and Washington, DC have not been upgraded to keep pace with our constant demand for electrical current. Outdated electrical systems pose serious hazards, ranging from electrocution to fires.

Transitioning from Aluminum to Copper Wiring

Posted on: February 27, 2013

A significant number of homes in Baltimore and Bethesda, MD, Alexandria, VA, and Washington, DC built between the mid-1960s and the first half of the 1970s have hazardous aluminum wiring rather than copper. During that time, aluminum wiring was considered safe to use and viewed as a cost-saving measure. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) now believes aluminum wiring poses a safety hazard in homes that still have this type of wiring.

Top Benefits of Commercial LED Lighting

Posted on: January 16, 2013

Here at Kolb Electric, we’ve had numerous business owners throughout MD, DC, and VA approach us for more information about commercial light-emitting diodes—more commonly referred to as LEDs. Businesses everywhere have been forced to find ways to reduce their monthly expenses and save money in order to survive in these challenging economic times. Transitioning to commercial LED lighting is one of the ways businesses in the area can save money and enjoy other benefits as well.

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