As winter approaches, there’s a lot homeowners can do to help get their homes ready for the cold season. As you make your list, it’s important to put your home’s electrical system on it. Making sure your home’s electrical system is prepared for the colder months is critical. With over 95 years of experience, the…
Your home’s electrical system is a crucial part of your comfort and daily routine, powering everything from lights to appliances to phone chargers. One of the most important parts of this system is the circuit breaker, a device designed to protect your home from electrical overloads and fires. Over time, circuit breakers can wear out…
It’s football season, which means every Saturday and Sunday, your home’s TV becomes an essential gathering point in your home. Sadly, in the Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia area, autumn is also thunderstorm season. So how can you protect your expensive TV from electrical surges and storms? The electrical experts at Kolb Electric have…
Regular electrical preventive maintenance is critical for any home or commercial building in the DC area. When you have routine service done, it will keep your important electrical systems running longer and help you avoid costly repairs. In the event that there is an issue with your wiring, your electrician can uncover it during this…
Owning a home and maintaining it properly can be a lot of responsibility. We all have busy lives with many things requiring our attention, but make sure that electrical maintenance doesn’t fall off of your to-do list. While this task is often overlooked by homeowners, it’s extremely important for your home’s safety. In this blog…
It is in the nature of our children to be curious. The unknown holds tons of secrets in the mind of a child, and we’re kind of pre-wired to seek out things we don’t understand. It’s how we learn! And much of the time as parents, we like to nurture this habit to foster strong,…
For many, the ins and outs of electrical malfunction are a collection of terrifying and daunting thoughts. Does that flickering light mean your home is about to catch fire, or is a flipping breaker a serious concern?