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If you have ever received an estimate from an electrician and wondered, “What exactly am I paying for?” you are not alone. Electrical work can range from a relatively simple service call to troubleshooting a difficult problem, replacing a panel, installing new circuits, upgrading an electrical service, wiring an addition, installing an EV charger, or…

Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly popular, and for many homeowners, the convenience of charging at home is one of the biggest advantages of owning an EV. Instead of stopping at a charging station, you can plug your vehicle in when you get home and start the next day with a full or nearly full…

LED lighting has become one of the most popular ways to improve a home's lighting while reducing energy consumption. LEDs use less electricity, last longer than traditional incandescent bulbs, and are available in virtually every color temperature and style. But LED lights can have one frustrating problem: flickering. Sometimes flickering is barely noticeable. Other times,…

Power outages are becoming an increasingly frustrating part of homeownership. Severe storms, high winds, equipment failures and other utility problems can leave a home without electricity for hours or sometimes much longer. For many homeowners, a traditional standby generator has been the obvious answer. But generators aren't the only option anymore. Anker SOLIX backup power…

If you’ve ever talked to an electrician about upgrading your home’s electrical system, you may have heard several different terms for the same thing: 200 amp service, 200 amp electrical service, Heavy-Up, 200 amp panel, 200 amp electrical panel, service upgrade, electrical service upgrade, panel upgrade, main panel upgrade, breaker panel upgrade, or 100-to-200 amp…

Have you ever walked into a room and noticed a strange burning smell? Maybe it smells like burning plastic, melting rubber, hot wires, or something slightly metallic and burnt. You might think it's coming from an appliance, a light fixture, or something cooking in the kitchen. Sometimes it is harmless. But sometimes, that smell is…

Fall is a great time to take a look around your home and make sure you have the electrical power you need outside. Halloween decorations are going up. Christmas lights aren't far behind. Before you know it, extension cords are running across the yard, around the front porch, through landscaping, and underneath decorations. If your…

If you own an older home in Baltimore County or throughout Maryland, there's a good chance you've encountered knob-and-tube wiring. Knob-and-tube wiring was a common electrical wiring method used in homes built in the late 1800s through the early-to-mid 1900s. Many homes that still have their original electrical systems may have some amount of knob-and-tube…

When you call an electrician, you might assume every job is essentially the same: the electrician shows up, performs the work, and you receive a bill. But there is a major difference between an electrical service call and typical contract work. Understanding that difference can help homeowners better understand the process, the time involved, and…