Many homeowners consider spring the ideal time to work on their homes. Given how important your electrical system is, it’s wise to consider your...
What to Look for in Your Electrical Maintenance Checklist This Spring
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Reasons to Get an Electrical Inspection Before Buying a Home
An electrical inspection is one of the most important steps to purchasing a home. It gives you an opportunity to ensure the property complies with...
Top Benefits of USB Outlets
In addition to home appliances and electronics, electrical outlets have evolved to also power devices such as tablets and smartphones. USB outlets...
5 Signs It’s Time to Upgrade Your Electrical Outlets
Electrical outlets start to wear out after a few decades. With newer technologies available, outlets installed before the turn of the twentieth...
When Is It Time to Replace Your Electrical Panel?
The electrical panel in your home delivers power to every circuit. Each circuit is connected to its own circuit breaker, which can trip the power if...
Different Types of Circuit Breakers
While some homeowners may pay added attention to the aesthetic of their kitchen or enhanced curb appeal, there is one largely overlooked element...
How to Stay Safe Around Downed Power Lines: Dos and Don’ts
After a strong wind or violent storm, it’s much more likely that you’ll encounter a downed power line--a power line that has fallen to the ground....
Common Myths About Electricity
Urban legends, superstitions, and myths: sure they’re fun to talk about, but when it comes to something as serious as your electrical system, it’s...
The Dangers of Running a Portable Generator In Your Garage
When a powerful storm hits, there’s always a chance for a power outage to occur. Many homeowners opt to use a portable generator as a backup power...
Top 5 Ways to Lower Your Electrical Bill This Summer
Summer is here, and with the increased temperatures come increased energy costs. It’s been estimated that within the last decade, the average...
Is It Safe to Use Electronics During a Thunderstorm?
During the summer, high humidity and warm temperatures make thunderstorms more likely to develop. While the wind and rain are often intense and...
Why Did My Lightbulb Explode?
It’s happened to most homeowners at some point. You’re hanging out in your house and minding your own business, maybe reading a book or watching TV,...
4 Ways to Shrink Your Electric Bill While Spending More Time at Home
If you’re in the same boat as most people in the U.S., you’ve spent the past several weeks of spring 2020 at home, avoiding public places or...
Are Electricians Considered Essential Service Workers?
As our entire country continues to be affected by the Coronavirus pandemic, we have all struggled to adjust to changes in our normal lives. Not...
3 Ways to Prepare for an Emergency Power Outage
In the crazy times we live in, everybody wants to know what to do in case of an emergency. With the global spread of the coronavirus, people in the...
What Is Static Electricity?
If you've ever discovered two socks stuck firmly together as you take your laundry out of the dryer or gotten a shock after crossing a carpeted room...
Gift Her A Maintenance Plan
Roses are red, Violets are blue, There’s no better gift Then a maintenance plan, or two. Don’t know what to get your Valentine? There’s nothing more...
Update Your Home With These 6 Creative Lighting Designs
What are the brightest lighting trends for 2020 (pun intended)? We here at CMC Electric are about to tell you Although some of these trends may not...
Fuses v. Circuit Breakers: What’s the Difference?
For many homeowners, it can be confusing when they hear electricians talk about a fuse versus a circuit breaker. Both fuses and circuit breakers are...
Should I Be Worried About Electrical Noise?
Every home experiences electrical noises. From the faint buzz of the television, to that distinct hum from fluorescent lights, electrical sounds are...
New Year, New Home
If your new year, brings a new remodel—this is the blog for you. From your kitchen to your bathrooms, your entertainment center to your kids’...
What Type of Outlet Is That?
Most homeowners don’t even think about their outlets beyond what they are plugging into them. But did you know there are different types of outlets...
Is It Safe to Use My Hot Tub in the Winter?
At CMC Electric, our skilled Raleigh electricians are proud to perform hot tub electrical installations to ensure the wiring of your new hot tub or...
Holiday Lights Safety Tips
‘Tis the season of twinkly lights! We here at CMC Electric love seeing the transformation neighborhoods take around the holiday season. Houses...
Top 5 Ways to Make Sure Your Christmas Lights Are Safe
Last month on our blog, CMC Electric discussed how to prepare your electrical outlets for holiday décor. This month, we’re going to stay in the...