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Electrical Checklist for the Winter

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…

5 Reasons Your Circuit Breaker Keeps Tripping

Tripped circuit breakers are not only frustrating, but they can also be a cause for concern in your home. If you find yourself repeatedly having to reset your circuit breaker, it’s time to look for the underlying cause. Our experts at Kolb Electric will cover five common causes of a frequently tripping circuit breaker. If…

When To Replace Old Electrical Wiring

Each year, between 45,000 and 55,000 house fires occur in the United States due to faulty electrical work or old wiring. Today’s homeowner puts much more demands on the home’s electrical systems than was anticipated when they were created. If you’re using computer systems, gaming systems, large appliance, and even “smart home” components on a…

Five Signs You Need To Replace Your Circuit Breaker

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…

How Much Does It Cost to Rewire a House?

Modern demands for electricity often exceed what the original builders of your home envisioned. It’s not unusual for older rooms, even kitchens, to have just one or two electric outlets, but that can put an unsafe strain on your wiring system.

Should You Install a Heavy Up?

Does Your Home Need a Heavy Up? How old is your home? If your home is 30 years or older, or if your electrical system has not been updated within the last five to 10 years, it’s probably time to examine your options. What a heavy up does is raise the amperage entering your house…

How To Protect Your TV From Electrical Surges

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…

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