Covenant Heating and Cooling Blog: Archive for the ‘Electrical’ Category

How to Tell if You Need Home Rewiring Services

Monday, May 22nd, 2023

If the electrical panel in your home is the “heart” of your electrical system, its electrical wiring is the veins and arteries. When things start to go wrong with your home’s wiring, it’ll become readily apparent in many ways.

If you live in an older home that was built 30+ years ago, then the risk of experiencing electrical problems is greater than if you lived in a new home. Early electrical wiring was not always well grounded or insulated, which means that older wiring has a higher chance of having issues and potentially igniting an electrical fire.

Also, modern-day appliances and usage make excessive demands on your home’s wiring that older home electrical systems aren’t necessarily used to. High-efficiency appliances, smartphones, and all modern electronics can be taxing to the system.

You should never attempt DIY fixes when it comes to your home’s wiring. Let’s go over some issues that require a highly trained electrician for rewiring in Nashville, TN to take care of it for you.

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Safety First: Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Monday, May 8th, 2023

Common plastic white home smoke detector alarm, preventing an abnormal smoke in the room from perhaps a fire with a sound very loud. In the image, there is a big fire in the room and there is smoke that rises to the ceiling where is placed the equipement. This one is mounted on wooden ceiling. For example in France country, those smoke detector are required since march 2015. On the sensor is written that we should not paint it, and direction to open or close it, there is the test button because we need to check it regularly, and a red led indicating that the battery inside is always good.

When was the last time you checked your smoke alarms to make sure they were working correctly? How about your home’s carbon monoxide detector? These home systems are essential to your family’s safety. However, once they’re installed, they’re often an afterthought.

Although many detectors are installed with low battery alarms that’ll make an annoying chirping noise when the battery is low, some homeowners will simply remove them and set them aside until a battery can be found.

But these safety devices should not be ignored. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 3 out of 5 home fire deaths occur in homes that lack smoke detectors or where the smoke alarms didn’t work.

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Should I Be Concerned About Frequent Power Surges?

Monday, April 10th, 2023

You’ve probably heard the phrase “whole house” a lot recently. There are whole house generators that’ll keep your home powered on in the event of a power outage. There are whole house fans that’ll help cool your entire house down. And there are whole house humidifiers and dehumidifiers that can help your home strike the perfect balance on the humidity scale.

If you haven’t heard about whole house surge protection in Nashville, TN, well then you haven’t heard about one of the most cost-effective whole house options that’ll save a lot of wear and tear on every electrical item in your home. We’re not just talking about your major appliances, but things like your computers, televisions, and smartphones.

Homeowners don’t always realize that power surges happen in your electrical system multiple times throughout the day. That’s why you need whole house surge protection. Let’s go over what kinds of issues these minute power surges can cause and how you can protect your home from them.

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Benefits of Solar Attic Fan Installation

Monday, December 5th, 2022

Your home’s attic is probably a dusty, disorganized place that you rarely visit, let alone think about. But did you know that paying a little attention to your attic could result in a lot of household benefits?

When it comes to your home’s overall operation, many people overlook the role that the attic plays and pay more attention to major players such as your HVAC system, roofing, and plumbing. Attic fan installation in Nashville, TN benefits your home’s other systems by decreasing cooling costs and increasing your HVAC system’s efficiency. Here’s how.

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Why Whole House Surge Protection is Important

Monday, November 7th, 2022

Today’s homes are filled with smart technology devices and appliances that are meant to enhance and simplify our modern lives. However, the electrical panels in most homes aren’t always able to meet the demands of 21st-century technology devices.

What does this mean exactly? Well, it means that most homeowners aren’t aware that their home’s wiring could actually be damaging those essential, expensive devices we’ve come to depend on. Here are 3 statistics that should give you cause for pause.

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Heed These Signs It’s Time for an Electrical Panel Upgrade

Monday, October 10th, 2022

Let’s say you’re watching a really good TV show, or maybe you’re in the bathroom blow drying your hair in preparation for an evening out, and then suddenly your power goes out. You go to resent the circuit breakers, and that resolves the problem, but it’s only a short time later that the problem happens again.

This isn’t something you should ignore. Your electrical panel is there to route electrical current, but also to stop electrical current if there is too much, as it can cause problems such as power surges that take out all your appliances over time, and even electrical fires which can be quite dangerous.

It’s important to know the signs of trouble with an electrical panel, and to give us a call when you notice any symptoms of a problem. Read on as we uncover more about why the electrical panel in your home is important and what signs to watch out for that can indicate it’s time for a new one.

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Questions You Should Ask Before Hiring an Electrician

Monday, September 12th, 2022

It makes sense that when you hire a professional, you want to trust the person or the group of people who will be in your home. You need to know that they will treat your living space with respect, and that they can be reliable. Anyone can say that they will be, and anyone has the capability to be friendly, but you really want more than that, especially when it comes to dealing with your electrical needs.

Not only do you have to keep your home’s functionality in mind, but also the safety. This is why, when you need electrical work done, it’s so important that you contact a trained and experienced electrician, such as the folks on our team! Whether you contact us today or not, however, we want to provide some guidance for you so that you can know everything you should before an electrician comes through your front door. Below are some of the questions we recommend you ask your electrician.

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Why Is Whole-House Surge Protection So Important?

Monday, March 28th, 2022

Surge protection is required for certain outlets in your home – like ones near your sinks. Our team always recommends surge protection for your entire home. The National Fire Protection Association also supports this recommendation. You know it’s recommended, but why is it so important?

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Signs You’re In Need of an Electrical Panel Upgrade

Monday, December 6th, 2021

Also referred to as the circuit breaker panel, your home’s electrical panel is tasked with controlling your entire electrical system. Incoming electricity is routed to the different circuits needed for the various appliances and electrical equipment, including lighting, and the circuit breakers are designed to shut off circuits if there’s a voltage overload.

If your electrical panel is aging, or even worse if you’re still using a fuse box, then there’s a good chance you’re overdue for an upgraded electrical panel. Most panels can last from 25-40 years before replacing, but this also depends on how much the electrical demand of your household has increased, and if you ever experience any problems with your electrical system.

Read on as we uncover situations that might indicate it’s time to call us for an upgrade.

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How to Avoid Electrical Shock in Your Home

Monday, November 22nd, 2021

Electricity is what has made modern living possible. We have access to “smart” devices to make living our lives more convenient than ever. We can remotely adjust our HVAC systems, turn our lighting on and off, lock the doors, etc. However, the use of electricity can come with hazards, if you don’t take the proper precautions. So, what are these precautions? Read on to find out!

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