How An Electrical Monitoring System Can Increase Your Safety!
The safety of your home is big deal, and one of the most dangerous components of it is the electrical system. Most issues are happening behind the walls, making it impossible to know there’s a problem until it happens! At F.H. Furr, when we perform annual electrical inspections for our customers, we recommend installing an […]
Is Your House Prepared For A Power Outage?
Unfortunately, power outages are occurring more often than ever before in Northern Virginia and Maryland area. The longer the lights are out, the more harm it does. What an inconvenience. Now you have to figure out how to store your food, keep cell phones charged, and kids calm while sitting in the dark. Luckily there […]
Are Window A/C Units Leaving You With High Electric Bills?
We all know that summer heat can be brutal, and without air conditioning, it’s downright dangerous. For homeowners whose HVAC systems have recently bit the dust, the thought of installing a central air conditioning system can seem overwhelming, expensive, and time-consuming. You might think that utilizing a window unit is cheaper, easier to install, and […]
The Meaning Behind Colored Electrical Wires!
Understanding what’s going on inside your electrical panel?
We know it can be difficult to determine what you are looking at exactly, but once you learn it, you won’t forget! Since the utility companies distributes electricity to each circuit that supply all the lights, outlets, appliances, and all of our wired devices with power, we have the ability to shut off our home’s […]
4 Tips On Safety & Repairs For Electricity!
Steps To Be Safer In A World Full Of Power.
We are a wired world, and technology is something we use every day! Whether it’s at home, in our car, office, or local coffee shop. Wires and cords are everywhere, a part of our daily existence, which means power outlets are also everywhere! It’s easy to overlook electrical items in our house, so for this […]
Top 3 Reasons to Upgrade That Old Electrical Panel
Does your home’s electrical system need an upgrade? Learn some good reasons why you may want to consider upgrading sooner, rather than later.
Electrical Safety Outside Of Your Home
Each year Electrical accidents happen inside as well as outside of your home causing many damages and injuries. At times Electrical safety outside can be easily overlooked and not taken seriously. It’s important to be just as careful inside with your Electrical as you should outside. Follow these quick tips to ensure your family and […]
Electrical Safety: You May Not Realize These Things Pose A Danger
Homeowners within the Northern Virginia area know that electrical safety is important when it comes to their homes! From putting protective covers over their outlets to being sure they have backup circuits on hand, they know their stuff! But what about the little things? Things that could pose electrical safety dangers that you might not […]