Main MenuTop Reasons to Install a Whole House Generator
August, 4th, 2021
Categories: Electrical
Are you considering getting a whole-house generator? Many homeowners rely on their generators when there are major storms and the power goes out. There are a number of reasons why you might want to consider installing a generator in your home soon. Here’s what our customers love about having a whole home generator. Keep Continuous Power No Matter What If something happens and your power goes out, you may not even notice. We’ll set your [Read More...]
How to Fix Common Electrical Problems
July, 14th, 2021
Categories: Electrical, Homeowner Tips
How to Fix Common Electrical Problems Whether you have experience dealing with electrical problems or you’re facing one in Weatherford, it’s easy to feel anxious. After all, everyone knows that bad electricity can cause fires and no one wants that to happen to them. Here’s what you need to know about some common electrical problems so you can decide whether you want to handle them yourself or bring in a professional for electrical repair. Not [Read More...]
Should I Upgrade My Electrical Panel?
February, 4th, 2021
Categories: Electrical
An overwhelmed or malfunctioning electrical panel can do more than just annoy you. It can cause everything from major electrical problems to house fires. Because of this, you want to be sure to replace your panel whenever it needs to be replaced. Read on or watch our YouTube video below to learn when we often recommend an electrical panel upgrade. Your Electrical Panel is Old Most panels are designed to last between 20 and [Read More...]
How To Prepare Your Electrical System For Winter
January, 7th, 2021
Categories: Electrical, Homeowner Tips
During the cold temperatures of wintertime, even if we don’t get a lot of snow in Texas, your electrical system works harder than you might realize. After all, if everything is working normally, you likely won’t give it a second thought. Even though it’s already January, it’s never too late to winterize your electrical system as it can go a long way in terms of protecting your power. Here are a few things that you [Read More...]
Guide to Christmas Light Installation
December, 15th, 2020
Categories: Electrical, Homeowner Tips
Christmas is just around the corner, meaning it’s about time to start hanging your Christmas lights! These add sparkle and warmth to the season, but they can also increase the risk of fires and injuries if not used safely. It’s vital that you keep safety at the forefront while hanging and installing this year’s lights to avoid a disaster. Read on to learn how to hang Christmas lights outside safely! Christmas Light Safety The first [Read More...]
When Should I Work on Home Electrical Projects Myself?
May, 6th, 2020
Categories: Electrical, Homeowner Tips
At Lightfoot Mechanical, we know that many of you love to work on your homes yourself. Sometimes, this is a great way for you to feel a sense of accomplishment and complete a project that you can enjoy for years to come. Other times, it’s not a good idea at all. In fact, we get quite a few calls from people who need our help to fix their homes after they try some sort of [Read More...]
Electrical Safety Audit on Your Home
June, 25th, 2016
Categories: Electrical
Electrical Safety Audit on Your Home So, you are living in your house for quite some time now and you have never run into a trouble, even though it’s over ten years of age – and you have definitely never heard of anyone you know having an electric fire or becoming electrocuted. Other than flickering or dimming lights you’ve experienced nothing unusually dangerous, whenever you turn in the vacuum cleaner, right?Huge numbers of people believe [Read More...]
How to Protect Your Electronics from a Surge
June, 9th, 2016
Categories: Electrical, Homeowner Tips
Protect Your Electronics From Electrical Surge Events 1.0 INTRODUCTION Within this modern world, we’ve become very reliant upon our electronic gadgets. We use personal computers to work, communicate with buddies, loved ones or company associates. DVD PlayersHDTVs (e.g., LCD and Plasma)Video Recording Equipment (for those among you upload your videos on to YouTube)Gaming Systems (e.g., Nintendo, Wii, X-Box, etc.)Central Ac Setup, Heat PumpsMicrowave Ovens And yet, incredibly, we do very little to safeguard our electronics [Read More...]