Wondering what an electrical fire smells like? While there are many causes, electrical fires can smell like “burning plastic” or “burning rubber” as the plastic insulation surrounding copper wires inside the walls starts to heat and melt, releasing strong unpleasant chemical odors. If the electrical fire progresses,
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Should You Replace Aluminum Wiring? Do you have a fire hazard lurking behind your electrical outlets? If your home was made with aluminum wiring, you might. Homes built before after 1965 and before 1973 may include aluminum electrical wiring. Aluminum is softer than the copper contractors use
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While there are many parts of your home that can handle your DIY touch, your electrical systems should not be one of them. Whether you are swapping out outlets or installing a new circuit, you need the help of the best and most experienced electrician Charlotte has
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Wondering what the main difference is between a sub panel vs a main panel breaker? The key difference is that the main panel is the breaker box where the electrical power from the electrical company flows through and controls the power supply to the entire building, while
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How To Test Wiring After A Lighting Strike Each year, there are nearly 40 million lightning strikes in the United States. The southeastern states such as Florida and Georgia receive some of the highest amounts of lightning, though it can occur anywhere. Here in North Carolina, most
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Kitchen lighting is one of those essential details that you don’t notice until it’s not done well. Too much or too little light can make working in the kitchen uncomfortable, if not entirely impossible. Many well-intended homeowners make a variety of kitchen lighting mistakes that, sometimes, put
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One of the biggest benefits to the modern and sleek design of a flat screen TV is that you can leverage vertical space by mounting your TV to a wall. But doing it right takes more than a bracket and a few screws. Rather than having unsightly
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With great weather the majority of the year, North Carolina is the perfect place to have a hot tub at home. Keep in mind, you can’t just decide to install a hot tub without the proper permits. Additionally, as hot tubs are electrical devices, you’ll need to
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Walking into your new home’s kitchen might make you take a step back and admire the lighting. Recessed lighting in a kitchen adds to the decor, but even as your eyes dance over the countertops and the appliances, you realize something’s missing. What takes a kitchen’s lighting
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Most of us have heard about surge protectors. It’s important to remember that a power strip isn’t necessarily a surge protector. Sadly, because of this misconception, a lot of homeowners don’t think that surge protectors even work. As a result, they usually bypass them since they believe
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Older homes have a feel and personality all their own. Buying an older home brings with it a handful of considerations from the electrical side of things. One of those considerations is the presence of knob & tube(k&t) wiring. Houses constructed prior to the 1950s came with
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New houses are exciting, but they come with a handful of considerations that builders and owners should take into account. Electrical wiring forms a significant concern for a new house. Things like breaker box size, lights, and power outlet locations are all points to consider when the
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With storm season coming, there’s a lot of concern about whether homes are protected from electrical surges. Surge protection is an integral part of your home electricity concerns. Without proper protection in place, surges can cause irreparable damage to a home’s electrical system. Surges travel at the
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Backup generators, also known as standby generators, are one of the most impressive advancements in home electricity to date. Backup generators help to provide electricity to a home. In the case of the power being cut or dropping off supply, the backup generator can kick in automatically.
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Old houses have a charm all their own, and there’s a tendency for buyers to prefer those to brand new apartments. While we’d agree that old homes have a lot of personality, they also come with their fair share of electrical disasters as well. Since many of
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Electrical wiring seems like it’s a controllable thing, but electricity is a force of nature. Modern society has harnessed this power for its own ends, but electricity is still dangerous. There’s a reason why electrical appliances have warnings that state they can cause death. Electricity is tame
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LiveWire Electrical recently had the opportunity to help with a kitchen remodel in the beautiful city of Concord, North Carolina. The Kurtz family decided to completely overhaul their stunning Concord home, renovating every room in the house. They needed a high-quality electrical service which they received by
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Summer is right around the corner, which means it’s time to test and check your home’s electrical system to prepare for a summer full of fun and adventure. With kids at home, barbeques in the backyard, and spending plenty of time outside, preparing your home’s electrical system
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While some electrical issues are relatively minor, there are some electrical problems that require immediate attention, often in the form of an emergency electrician. These severe issues are often dangerous for you and your family, and if not addressed quickly, can lead to serious damage to your
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Wiring and remodeling your basement is no small task, and when it comes to your basement’s electricity needs, you may want to consider installing a sub-panel. If you’re planning on using heavy appliances and other items that draw a lot of power, a sub-panel is a great
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We’re well on our way to warmer weather here in North Carolina, which means you’ll need to use more power to keep your home cool and comfortable. If your circuit panel is out of date, if the panel can’t handle the amount of power your home needs,
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Even if you don’t plan on doing any DIY electrical projects, it’s important to understand your home’s electrical capacity. At Livewire Electrical, our electricians in Huntersville believe in not only providing exceptional electrical services, but also equipping our customers with the knowledge and resources to maintain electrical
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Buying a home is always an exciting time, but if you don’t put safety at the top of your priority list, your investment could be at risk. Electrical fires are devastating and impact over 50,000 homeowners per year in the United States. When you’re buying a home,
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When you are ready to modernize your Huntersville or Lake Norman area home, adding specialty lighting is one of the best investments for your money. Specialty lighting can add depth and dimension to any room in your home without changing the floor plan, knocking out walls, or
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Are you ready to make a big change to your home with something as simple as your lighting? Recessed lighting offers seamless lighting in a variety of styles, allowing you to illuminate rooms or spaces without sacrificing the aesthetic design of your home. Efficient and complementary lighting is
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What is an Electrical Panel? The breaker box is most commonly referred to as the electric panel. Think of it as the heart of your home. It can be found in your home’s utility area – sometimes a garage or laundry room. All the service wires that
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Upgrading or moving your electrical panel requires knowledge to ensure installation is done correctly and safely the first time. If you have an older panel or if your current panel doesn’t have enough juice to power your home, Livewire Electrical performs reliable electrical services in Huntersville, NC including panel installation
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You don’t have to wait for the heat to set in before you schedule your ceiling fan installation in Indian Trail, NC. Livewire Electrical offers ceiling fan installation for residents and around the Indian Trail area. Our licensed and experienced electricians will ensure your new ceiling fans
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Is your home prepared for a major power outage? If the power goes out for more than a couple of hours, would you lose all of the food in your fridge and be left scrambling as you try to keep your family safe and comfortable? Emergencies can
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When you need electrical work done, you want the right team to help. Electrical work requires a clear understanding of electrical systems and safety. When done poorly, electrical work can put the safety of your family or business at risk. That’s why homeowners and businesses need the
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A new year is here, and if you are a homeowner, this may bring several resolutions for projects to get done around your home. While you may be planning to handle the projects on your own, don’t forget to hire electricians in Charlotte for the electrical work.
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When you need help with your home’s electrical systems, you want to know that you are working with the best electrical contractors the area offers. LiveWire Electrical is your ideal resource for lighting needs of all types. From setting up a new wiring system in a new
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Homeowners and business owners can face many situations where their current electrical panel setups are no longer sufficient. Perhaps you need to add more power to install an air conditioner. Maybe you have no more space to add another circuit. Perhaps your old panel is ready to
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Are you looking for a way to add more lighting to your home, without adding bulky light fixtures or changing the overall look of the room? Recessed lighting is the answer. Livewire Electrical is ready to help you plan and install your new recessed lighting. Benefits of
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