Do you own a heritage style home that is decades old? Sure, owning such a home can be exciting, but it can also be quite challenging. Older homes that were built prior to 1950 may have a historical background and often have been in the family for years. However fascinating the home may be, there…
As homeowners our responsibilities are many. Knowing what an electrical emergency is and how to handle it is important for every homeowner. Most people are uncertain as to what would be defined as an emergency. There are those who would say a power outage is definitely an emergency situation, while other homeowners would not be…
Nearly everything we do throughout each day requires electricity. From our morning coffee maker to our iPads and computers, we rely on electricity to perform and accomplish our many daily tasks. With the significant role electricity plays in our lives, it is important that it’s delivered everywhere it’s needed, when it is needed. Gervais Electric,…
Gervais Electric, Inc. is a full-service electrical contractor that is located in Franklin, TN. We provide a wide range of electrical specialty services from commercial and industrial electrical to residential electrical and Tesla installations. We have become one of the most recognized Franklin electrical contractors in the region as a result of our performance excellence,…
Electrical problems can be very complicated and dangerous, and typically require the experience and skills of emergency electricians. Home and business in Middle Tennessee have, for years, come to trust Gervais Electric, Inc. for all their emergency electrical needs. When we do an emergency call, our team is known for immediately responding and ensuring that…
There are times, as we all know, when electricity can present issues with both danger and losses. When this occurs, we are all faced with tremendous inconveniences as well as a great deal of frustration. Summertime seems to be the one time of year where electrical problems can be more pronounced. COMMON ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS…
Nearly a hundred thousand house fires occur every year across our country which presents with countless injuries and property losses. As most of us are aware of, prevention is usually the best tactic when it comes to safety, and that certainly includes home fires. This is why we’re taking the time to offer insight on…
We all use an abundant amount of electricity in our homes every day. Whether baking your favorite dessert, blow drying your hair, washing clothes, or surfing the web, we all rely heavily on electricity. With that said, it is important that all your appliances, devices and electrical outlets function at peak levels and any risks…
You may not know that the electrical wiring in a home can become a dangerous safety hazard as it ages. Everything deteriorates over time, but some things present with greater hazards over the course of an extended deterioration process. Homes that are greater than 30 years old, require a number of electrical upgrades to ensure…
As a homeowner, the list of tasks you may have, at any given moment, can probably feel like it’s never ending. Most homeowners give a good deal of focus to the primary systems in their homes, but often times forget about the overall integrity and functionality of their home’s electrical panel. With that said, Gervais…
