Is Your Old Wiring a Commercial Fire Hazard?
Electrical wiring in commercial buildings is typically hidden behind the drywall and plaster. An older electrical system often contributes to a risk of fire, and most of the fires in commercial…
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Common Causes of a Tripped Circuit Breaker In Your Home
Circuit breaker switches protect the electric circuits in your home from damage that can be caused by short circuiting or electrical overloads. Multiple electric currents flow into your home and…
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How EV Users Repurpose Electric Vehicle Batteries
As the first rounds of electric vehicle batteries that hit the market in about 2010 begin to go into retirement, many users are finding unique ways to re-purpose electric vehicle batteries.…
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The Future of Electric Cars
With the latest innovations in electric vehicles, many experts believe that electric cars are the future. The green movement across the country is strong and many believe in this technology to…
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A History of Electricity
Electricity is a truly amazing innovation that most of us take for granted. Can you imagine not having it? Sometimes we may forget how most people lived without it, not so long ago. Even at the…
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Installing Outdoor Security Lighting for Your Home
Your home may already be equipped with an outdoor light or two. But maybe it doesn’t feel quite safe enough. If you want to feel a little safer in your home when you turn off the lights, choosing…
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Should I Have an Emergency Backup Generator?
With winter ice storms, spring thunderstorms, and summer tornados, Nashville has its fair share of power outages caused by nasty weather. Everyone has experienced a temporary loss of power, and…
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Simple Cost-Cutting Tips to Save Electricity In Your Home
Homeowners across the board are constantly on the lookout for effective and efficient ways to reduce utility costs and increase energy savings. The professionals at Gervais Electric want to share…
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The Benefits of Installing Light Dimmers In Your Home
As most of us know, a dimmer is a simple electronic device that allows you to control the overall brightness of the lights in your home. To control your light dimmers, you can either opt to…
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Christmas Lighting Safety Tips to Keep In Mind This Holiday Season
If you are like most homeowners who take pride in decorating their homes with lights during the holiday season, then take time out to read these important tips about the hidden risks Christmas…
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Safety Tips for Using Space Heaters This Winter
In search of a more comfortable home, many people turn to various forms of heating equipment during the winter months. The easiest source of room comfort are space heaters. These very pieces of…
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Stay Aware with These Electrical Safety Tips
Now that fall is here, it’s time to start giving some focus to the up and coming winter weather ahead. Heavy rains, strong winds, and low temperatures can certainly wreak a bit of havoc on your…
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