Recent reports have suggested that some counterfeit and third party adapters for the Apple iPad products may not be designed properly and could result in safety issues. While not all third party adapters have an issue, Apple is announcing a USB Power Adapter Take back Program to enable customers to acquire properly designed adapters. Here is the link https://www.apple.com/support/usbadapter-takeback/ … Read More
Category Archives: Electrical Solutions
As we all become more and more tethered to our electronic devices, wire management is a challenge most people face. I like the uncluttered look and use an electrician’s best friend…zip ties to keep the wires in my home safe. My wife who also likes the uncluttered look isn’t a big fan of zip ties. The best solution is to think ahead during new construction and build wire management into your … Read More
It’s not a joke; CTS Electric has recently saved a school, a pediatrician and a homeowner more than 66% of their energy costs. We can help you take an easy step toward going green. The florescent light fixtures that are in most schools, office buildings, medical facilities, etc. are typically a T12 lamp and they are being phased out. There are more than 500 million of these T12 tubes in … Read More
There was a home fire that destroyed a house in our neighborhood back in the Spring. Thankfully everyone was safe. I drove by the house this past weekend and saw signs posted that the rebuilding of this home is beginning soon. I learned the source of this destructive fire was the dryer vent. There are companies that do dryer vent cleaning. FEMA estimates that 2,900 clothes dryer fires in residential buildings … Read More
Did you know that if you refrigerator or washing machine is more than 10 yrs old, you’re likely spending more on the electricity than you need to! Ten years can be the general rule of thumb or guideline for replacing all of your household appliances. After 10 years of life, the appliance becomes less efficient from an energy perspective and they’re also not operating at peak efficiency, so that may … Read More
There is no question about it, smoke detectors save lives. According to the National Fire Protection Agency, more than 60% of all home fire deaths result in homes with no smoke detectors or non-working smoke detectors. Smoke alarms give those living in the home the opportunity to exit the home in a fire/smoke situation. There should be a smoke alarm in each bedroom, outside each sleeping area, on each floor and … Read More
It’s here! I’m referring to the Philadelphia Regions first heat wave of 2013. In the last few days, I’ve heard from two customers asking if a whole house fan will help cool the house and shrink their energy costs. I’m going to be estimating these jobs tomorrow but there is information to share about the benefits of a whole house fan. The concept of the whole house fan is not … Read More
Summer is right around the corner, now may be a good time to take advantage of a little extra air in your home. Ceiling fans are a great way to save money on your energy bills this year. Installing a ceiling fan in your home can transform a room into a comfortable place to work or sleep. Done properly, ceiling fans can provide aesthetic interest turning a porch into a breezy … Read More