Electrical
Kitchen Appliances and Their Electrical Requirements
Reading Time: 2 minutesKitchens became the hub of family life in the post-war era, and remain a key feature that can increase your home’s value and sell-ability. But modern kitchen electric appliances are bigger and more power-hungry than the appliances of the 1950’s and 60’s. While a sleek,…
GFCI Outlet Installation Tips and Tricks
Reading Time: 2 minutesLet our experts from Art Plumbing, Air Conditioning & Electric discuss all the basics you’ll need to know when undertaking a GFCI outlet installation at your home or business. First, what is a GCFI outlet? A ground-fault circuit interrupter, in short, a GFCI outlet, is…
Professional Electrical Safety Inspections Done Right
Reading Time: 2 minutesTo avoid electrical related accidents, it’s always best to undergo electrical safety inspections. You don’t want to risk the lives of your loved ones, nor do you want to risk losing all of your possessions and valuables to an electrical fire. Everything can have an…
Invest in Whole House Surge Protection
Reading Time: 2 minutesYou may wonder if having a whole home surge protector is really necessary. To be quite frank; yes, it is. A surge protector has one key function; protecting your home and electrical appliances from an excessive burst of electrical voltage. This protector then diverts the…
Connect Your Hot Tub with an Electrician
Reading Time: 3 minutesHot tubs, also known as spas or Jacuzzis, have a purpose for relaxation. The small pool of water is used for hydrotherapy, stress-relief, and pleasure. Hot tubs are different to a typical bath – they are built to accommodate more than one person, and often…
Be Energy Smart with Art
Reading Time: 3 minutesCan an electrician near me provide advice on energy efficiency in my home, you ask? After years of work in the industry, Art Plumbing, Air Conditioning & Electric has lots of valuable advice to share on the topic of saving energy. These simple tips are…
The Aluminum Issue
Reading Time: 2 minutesSouth Florida homeowner, Kevin, has recently received some bad news about the insurance on his home. He’s got an aluminum issue. Like many homeowners in Florida, Kevin needs a wiring repair or replacement before he can put his house on the market. Between the years…
Electrical Code Compliance
Reading Time: 2 minutesElectrical codes The electrical system that provides your home with all the power you need is rather complex. For this reason, there are national and local codes that need to be complied with if you are thinking of rewiring your home. The National Electrical Code…
Tips to Pull a Permit
Reading Time: 2 minutesThere is a common misconception among homeowners that a building permit acts in the same way as an electrical permit and allows for the same work or maintenance; this is not only false, but conducting electrical work under a building permit is also illegal. An…
