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When To Replace or Upgrade Electrical Outlets in Your Home

How often do you think about your electrical outlets? If you’re like most Virginia, DC, and Maryland homeowners, chances are you don’t think about them often at all. Yet if your home was built a few decades ago, even as soon as the 1990s, you may have outdated electrical outlets that are putting your home…

3 Signs You Need a New Electrical Meter

Most electrical issues present themselves with obvious signs. Sparking outlets, flickering lights, or a complete lack of power are all strong indicators for homeowners that something is wrong with their electrical system. However, electrical meters are a different case. The signs of a faulty meter can be subtle, so homeowners need to make sure they…

Are Ungrounded Outlets Safe? Should You Update Old Outlets?

The large metro area of NOVA, DC, and Maryland is home to many older homes and unique architecture. You can find a wide array of housing styles in the area, some of which have two-prong outlets in the walls. These are outlets that don’t have a grounding port. Far from being quaint and nostalgic, these…

Watch Out for Water-Damaged Electrical Wires and Cables

While steady rain can be relaxing and good for those of us who raise a garden, it can pose some risks as well. What risks? Well, there’s always the usual dangers of a storm, but what we specifically want to cover is water damaged wiring.

Technology to Help You Save on Energy in Rockville

Generally speaking, home and business owners in Rockville are told to avoid the use of technology to accrue higher monthly/yearly energy savings. But what if we told you there is tech out there that is specifically meant to aid in saving electricity and reducing your usage? It’s true, and the certified electricians at Kolb Electric…

What to Do When You See a Downed Power Line

There are lots of situations where electricity can become a scary thing, but there are few half as jarring and alarming as a downed power line. The unusual tends to put people in a state of panic, and since a power line is typically white noise at most, seeing one down at ground level can…

The Do’s and Don’ts of Power Strip Safety

Power strips are essential additions to your home office, kitchen, family room, and more. Without these critical tools, you wouldn’t have enough plugs for televisions, computers, speakers, and other appliances that enhance your comfort. However, all power strips are not created equal, and using the wrong power strip or wrongly using any power strip can have negative…

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