Blog Posts in 2015

• Posted By Lightning Blue Electric 21-Dec-2015

  How to Prevent Rodents and Critters from Damaging Your Electrical Wires

  At Lightning Bug Electric, our experts understand that the presence of rodents and critters in your home can pose a threat to your health and peace of mind. They can cause damage to your home by creating holds through your walls and carry disease and ...

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• Posted By Lightning Blue Electric 17-Dec-2015

  5 Ways to Lower Your Electricity Bill This Winter

  As winter finally arrives in Metro Atlanta once again, so does colder temperatures and inclement weather. Since you will be heating your home constantly throughout the next few months, it’s best to consider what can be accomplished around your ...

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• Posted By Lightning Bug Electric 30-Nov-2015

  Does My House Need Rewiring?

  You might be in need of rewiring if you haven’t inspected your own wiring for three to four years or you’ve purchased a property which requires renovation. According to a study conducted by the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), 46% of ...

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• Posted By Lightning Bug Electric 25-Nov-2015

  Why You Shouldn't Do Electrical Work on Your Own

  For many, there is nothing more rewarding than completing a project on their home. Whether you possess the handyman skills or are equipped with a variety of tools, the joy of doing something on your own supersedes hiring professional help. ...

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• Posted By Lightning Bug Electric 22-Oct-2015

  Electrical Safety Tips for the Holidays

  As the holidays draw near, many people will begin bringing out their Christmas lights and icicles hidden in storage units to hang them up in celebration of the holidays. Perhaps you are this year’s host of the annual Thanksgiving banquet or ...

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• Posted By Lightning Bug Electric 9-Oct-2015

  The Benefits of Using a Surge Protector

  Many of us have surge protectors in our homes, mostly out of convenience. Outlets can be limited, especially in smaller or older homes, and so we use surge protectors to provide power to our electronics. Did you know, though, that surge protectors do ...

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• Posted By Lightning Bug Electric 28-Sep-2015

  Electrical Safety at Home & Indoors

  Home electric systems should always be operating at safe levels to keep you and your loved ones from suffering serious injury. Electrical dangers are not commonplace in the home, but they do occur—and they create extremely dangerous situations. ...

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• Posted By Lightning Bug Electric 23-Sep-2015

  The Difference Between a Circuit Breaker & a Fuse Box

  One of the most critical components of a home’s electrical system is the circuit breaker panel or fuse box. While both circuit breakers and fuses are designed to perform the same job, there are some key differences in the way they function. ...

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• Posted By Lightning Bug Electric 16-Sep-2015

  The Causes of Circuit Breakers Trips

  If you're old enough, then you may know what fuse boxes are. Fuse boxes are responsible for distributing electricity through a system safely and efficiently—circuit breakers perform this same function by distributing electrical currents ...

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