Tamper-Resistant Electrical Receptacles
Tamper-resistant electrical receptacles prevent injuries by keeping unwanted objects out of electrical sockets. Tamper-resistant (TR) electrical receptacles are one of the newest ways to avoid shocks and burns from electrical sockets. It’s no secret that curious children (and even some unknowing adults) can be harmed by putting unapproved objects into an electrical socket. One study shows that […]
Kitchen Lighting Choices
Kitchen lighting is as important as any element of the kitchen’s design and look. Kitchen lighting may be the last thing you think of when considering a great kitchen design. The room’s layout and furnishings may spring to mind first but the care that goes into making a kitchen attractive and welcoming can be enhanced […]
Smoke Detector Types And Installation
What types of smoke detectors are best for your home? How should they be placed for greatest effect and to meet building codes? Smoke detectors can alert us to almost any type of fire. One type that often goes overlooked are fires caused by lightning strikes. We often think about lightning damage to electrical systems, […]
Surge Protectors: Getting The Right One
Make sure you have a surge protector that will defend your devices from sudden power changes. Surge protectors are often a topic of discussion this time of year especially with the number of thunderstorms during the summer. We’re all familiar with the spikes in electricity caused by nearby lightning strikes. However, any sudden changes in […]
Ceiling Fan Energy Savings
Ceiling fans can reduce your air conditioning needs while still keeping you cool in the summer. Ceiling fans are a common sight for many of us, especially in the South. While they may seem redundant in buildings with good air conditioning, ceiling fans can not only help keep you cool, they can also reduce the […]
GFCI Outlets Prevent Shocks
GFCI outlets can keep you safe from injuries when using devices with an electrical cord. GFCI outlets are becoming a more common sight in today’s buildings. This is with good reason, as they can help prevent certain types of electrical shocks. GFCI stands for ground-fault circuit interrupter. As the name implies, a GFCI outlet is […]
Selecting The Right Bathroom Fan
Several factors should direct your next bathroom fan installation. Call McCauley Electrical Service at 678-362-2881 for a free quote! Although you may not give them much thought, bathroom fans have become integral to the modern bathroom. Bathroom fans, of course, remove unwanted smells from our bathrooms, but they also help keep moisture from building up. […]
Consider Landscape Lighting This Fall
Landscape lighting isn’t just for summertime activities. Lighting up your property adds beautiful touches throughout the year. Autumn is a great time to give some thought to your home’s landscape lighting. With the heat of the Georgia summer behind us and the cold of the winter months ahead, many of us will be out enjoying […]
Electrical Panel Parts And Inspection
We take a look at the parts of a typical electrical panel and what to look out for when assessing them for repair or circuit panel replacement. In our last blog, we examined how electricity moves from the utility lines into your home’s electrical panel. Now we’ll take a look at the electrical panel itself. […]
How Electrical Service Reaches You
Your electrical service travels through a number of lines and devices before being usable in your home. Continuous electrical service is something we often take for granted. It seems as simple and effortless as heating something in the microwave or using your cellphone. But when you look closely, the all of these involve pretty complex […]