Electrical Resources and Education

It’s never a good time to turn on an appliance or device and find that there’s no electricity coming from the outlet. That’s frustrating and more than a little annoying. Now you have to go get power at some other outlet for the item you need to use. Plus, you’ll have to investigate the problem with the apparently dead outlet. 

Maintaining your home’s electrical system in a safe and efficient operating condition is a top priority all year-round. Winter monitoring of equipment and systems becomes even more important in areas where electrical issues increase with seasonal increases in usage. Addressing basic electrical problems and solutions before issues become serious can help you prevent the need for major repairs or replacements and loss of power when you need it most. Here are four of the most common electrical problems to prepare for before winter: 

Even though we use electrical outlets every day for so many essential functions, electrical outlet problems in a home are very often overlooked. Most people only notice what’s happening with an outlet if it stops working. But, it is crucial to be aware of issues in outlets before they worsen to the point that they put people and property at risk of a house fire. Below are some of the most common signs to help you know when to replace electrical outlets in your home.

Recessed lighting is very popular with residential and commercial interior designers because it’s unique, beautiful, and exceptionally versatile. Recessed lights are ideal for focusing soft light on small areas or for lighting a whole room, and can be used for any design purpose — business utility, aesthetics, or ambiance. Of course, as with any type of lighting, room designs and lighting layouts are the keys to making the most of the functional and aesthetic benefits of recessed lights. Here are some great tips for creating your unique recessed lighting layout.

Home electrical problems are one of the most serious issues for New Jersey residents, because of the risk of house fires. So, it’s a good idea to be aware of the most common issues that cause people to call for home electrical repairs in New Jersey. Let’s look at the kinds of electrical problems most frequently reported to DK Electrical Solutions by our customers and how to determine if you need an electrical repair.

One of the world’s most beautiful and overall best places to live in is New Jersey. We’ve got it all right here close to home: a wonderland of beaches, mountains, open green countryside, and exciting metropolitan options. But, like everywhere else, our region has its natural challenges. Storms in the northeast U.S. are infamous for causing lightning and wind damage, flood destruction, and electrical outages. Every year, regional utility technicians and NJ electrical contractors make thousands of replacements or repairs to fallen power lines and electrical systems, equipment, and appliances. Here’s some important information on how to handle the most common types of major storm damage.

It’s the big day! Your new ceiling fan has arrived, and you’re ready to install it. Of course, the performance and energy efficiency of your beautiful new ceiling fan depends on proper ceiling fan installation and use. 

Here are five important tips to help ensure the safe and efficient long-term performance of your ceiling fan. 

Switching the direction of your ceiling fan blades when the season changes is an easy way to maximize savings on your home heating and cooling bills. There are other important benefits from making this simple and quick periodic change too. Here’s all you need to know about which direction you should set your ceiling fan blades to spin in each season, how to make that change, and why.

August is the beginning of hurricane season in New Jersey. That means it’s time to prepare your home for potential large storms coming in from the Atlantic. One important way to prepare your home for hurricane season on the northeastern coast is by installing a whole-home standby generator. You may be considering a portable generator for hurricane emergency use because it’s inexpensive. But there are some serious disadvantages to using a portable unit as a hurricane preparedness generator. Here are some important reasons why homeowners in areas vulnerable to hurricanes should install a whole-house standby generator instead of depending on a portable.

Residential electrical wiring is usually covered under homeowners insurance policies for included electrical repairs and related damage. However, older homes with outdated types of wiring like knob and tube or aluminum wiring are likely to be more difficult to get coverage and cost more to insure. The higher cost of homeowners insurance in such cases is due to the significantly greater fire hazard that these kinds of older wiring present.