Lots of folks in northern California are getting ready for PG&E’s PSPS (Power Safety Power Shutoff) during the main part of the fire season.
It should only be a matter of time before California requires whole house fans on new houses. They’re very likely to follow the example set by the State of Washington.
An innocent plugged-in battery charger can cause melted electrical outlets like the one pictured here.
A breaker panel can use a variety of breaker types, limited only by the number and size of the available slots.
Electricity is arguably the most valuable resource we have in our modern society. Without electricity, most of the things we do and rely on on a daily basis wouldn’t be there.
First, a disclaimer: Santa Rosa electrician APG Electric & Solar Co. doesn’t install these things but recommend them all the time to our customers.
Homeowners looking for a way to cool their house during the summer months might do well to consider a QuietCool whole house fan.
Light Emitting Diode (LED) lamps are getting popular, more diverse and cheaper. Time to think more seriously about them especially for fluorescent fixtures: LED Fluorescent Bypass lamps.
All attic fans are not created equal. Some vent out of the side of your attic (not so great). Some are mounted on the deck of your roof.
We get a few calls about installing a 40Amp circuit for a hot tub so I thought it would be a good idea to talk about the cost of electric for hot tubs.