Winter Weather Check List

The winter and cold weather is here! You need to check for freezing popes and water leaks. Water can cause severe damage to your home. Check out these Winter and Cold Weather safety tips!

Winter Cold & Freezing Safety Checklist

aDress in several layers of lightweight

    clothing, wear mittens and a hat

aWear waterproof, insulated boots to keep

    your feet warm and dry.

aMinimize travel. If travel is necessary,

    keep a disaster supplies kit in your vehicle.

aListen to a NOAAWeather Radio or other

    local news channels for critical
    information from the NationalWeather
    Service (NWS).

aWinterize your vehicle and keep the gas

    tank full. A full tank will keep the fuel line
    from freezing.

aInsulate your home by installing storm

    windows or covering windows with plastic
    from the inside to keep cold air out.

aMaintain heating equipment and

   chimneys by having them cleaned and
   inspected every year.

aBring pets/companion animals inside

   during winter weather. Move other
   animals or livestock to sheltered areas
    with non-frozen drinking water.

aRunning water, even at a trickle, helps

    prevent pipes from freezing.

aAll fuel-burning equipment should be

   vented to the outside and kept clear.

 

Have any questions or concerns?! Do not hesitate to contact us!

Sincerely,

 

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3 Electrical Upgrades that can save you money

Many people believe that the only time they need to call an electrician is when something is wrong in their home. That statement is false. There are a number of jobs you can call an electrician for that can make your home safer, more efficient and can save you money!
 
Light fixtures - Want to remodel a bedroom, family room, or den? Before you start knocking down walls, think of what a difference new lighting will make. With so many designs and styles of lighting, including recessed lighting and track lighting, you can create a truly new look without even changing the paint!
 
Ceiling Fans - Adding a ceiling fan to your bedroom or living room can help lower your heating and cooling costs, improve airflow in the room and can add some style to a room. There are a massive amount of ceiling fan designs and styles to choose from. Fans circulate air and keep things from getting stuffy and hot in the summer and even the winter months.
 
Bathroom Fans - adding or upgrading exhaust fans can actually make your home much safer and more comfortable. Bathroom fans pull in moisture from the bathroom when you take a shower (or from steam in the kitchen when cooking), which prevents water damage and inhibits the growth of mold and mildew. There are now bath fans available that include lights and heaters to add some warmth and light to your bathroom as well.
 
Upgrading your electrical system does not have to mean a complete overhaul of your home's wiring - a few minor tweaks can get you saving money and living more comfortably, day in and day out! If you are interested in any electrical upgrades in your home, call Quality Electric Service.

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Coming soon in 2014..

WIN a "Whole House" Generator Installation

 

Coming soon in 2014:  Somers Point St. Joseph R.C. Church will be raffling off a "Whole House" Generator Installation worth $10,000. This whole package includes, Generac Generator and "Whole House" Automatic Transfer Switch (sized per code requirements, up to 20KW), Freight, delivery, installation & commissioning of equipment (within Atlantic, Cape May, or Cumberland County), All wiring and connections (within 20' of existing electric meter), All gas piping and connections (within 20' of existing gas meter), 5 - Year extended warranty from Generac,  All maintenance for 1st year, All municipal construction permits, inspections and fees and of course everything will be done by Quality Electric Service. 

The Raffle tickets will be $20 each and proceeds go to the Church. Keep checking back for more information. 

 

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Holiday Electrical Safety Tips

The holiday season is upon us once again and this is a time when many people decorate their home for the holidays. The key is to be safety conscious when decorating your home because no one wants the holidays to end in a disastrous accident.

1. Inspect Everything & Look for the UL label: Before using any holiday decorations, ensure that you inspect it closely. You will be looking for missing or broken bulbs, plugs or sockets that are cracked or damaged, wires that are loose or bare and any other type of damage. You will also want to inspect any extension cords that you use to connect holiday decorations. Remember, your holiday decorations have been in storage for the last year, holiday decorations can deteriorate or become damaged while in storage.
2. Do not overload electrical outlets: One of the most dangerous mistakes that people make decorating for the holidays is overloading electrical outlets. Ensure you only plug one high wattage appliance into each outlet. It is also a good idea to use extension cords or power strips with s built - in overload protector installed as another level of safety.
3. The Christmas Tree: Once a Christmas tree is cut, it can dry out quickly, so be sure to water your tree every day to keep it as fresh as possible and do not have it in the house for an extended period of time. Dried out Christmas trees are one of the top fire causing hazards in homes during the holiday season.
4. Candles: Most people love the look and scent of candles burning in their home during the holidays. Unattended candles cause more then half of holiday fires. If you must burn candles for your holiday celebrations, do so with caution. Never allow them to burn unattended and ensure that all candles are out when you to bed.
5. Keep Clearance around heat sources: If you are burning a fireplace, have an electric baseboard heater make sure all combustible materials are at least 3 feet from the heat source. Combustibles include furniture, curtains, gifts with wrapping paper, the Christmas tree and anything else that can catch fire easily and burn quickly.
6. Protect cords from Damage: When you are installing your holiday decorations always keep in mind where the cords will be when you are done. Ensure electrical and extension cords are protected from being damages. Make sure that they are not pinched by furniture, hit by a vacuum etc. If they are used outdoors, do not leave cords lying across driveways or walkways and make sure all connections are waterproof. Another thing to watch for is closing doors or windows will not damage electrical cords and keep them at least 3 feet from any heat. Never install cords through windows, walls or doors!
7. Stay in kitchen while cooking: This safety rule applies all year round. When you are cooking holiday meals and snacks stay in the kitchen. Pans can boil, unheated cooking equipment can malfunction etc.
8. Bedtime: The last person that goes to bed at night should make sure that all decorations are turned off, unplugged and extinguished. Unattended holiday decorations result in many home fires during the holiday season.

If you have an comments or concerns feel free to contact us!

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Thanksgiving Safety

We all know the kitchen is the heart of the home especially at Thanksgiving. Did you know that Thanksgiving is the leading day of the year for home fires involving cooking equipment?

Here at Quality Electric we love to make sure out clients are safe. With the Thanksgiving Holiday just around the corner here are some tips from the NFPA on how to keep you and your children safe.

• Stay in the kitchen when you are cooking on the stovetop so you can keep an eye on the food.
• Stay in the home when cooking your turkey and check on it frequently.
• Make sure kids stay away from hot food and liquids. The steam or splash from vegetables, gravy or coffee could cause serious burns.
• Keep the floor clear so you do not trip over kids toys, pocketbooks or bags.
• Be sure electric cord from an electric knife, coffee maker, plate warmer or mixer are not dangling off the counter within easy reach of children.
• Keep matches and utility lighters out of the reach of children - up high in a cabinet.
• Never leave children alone in a room with a lit candle.
• Make sure your smoke alarms are working. Test them by pushing the test button.

For more information from the NFPA click here.

If you think your smoke alarms are not working properly, do not hesitate to contact us!

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Stop being left in the dark!

A power outage that lasts a few minutes is often just an inconvenience. But when a major storm knocks out electricity for hours or days, being without the power that you need for lighting, HVAC, refrigeration, communications, and other essentials can quickly become critical.

Food spoils, mold grows and basements that are prone to flooding are robbed of their working sump pump and begin to take on water. Extended power outages during the WINTER can be even more DANGEROUS.

It’s amazing how quickly plummeting temperatures and a home without heat can reach “crisis stage – the water pipes can freeze (and burst, causing extensive water damage). And if you have an infant or elderly / physically impaired family members, temperatures below 50-degrees for any length of time can easily become a medical emergency.

In these types of situations, an Automatic Standby Generac Generator really can be a lifesaver.

Why worry about being powerless EVER again????

 

 

 

 

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The Importance of Proper Lighting

You may not always think of lighting in your home as a safety feature. Both proper interior and exterior lighting are extremely important. While interior lighting will help keep you safe from accidentally hurting yourself, exterior lighting can help keep you home safe from intruders.

Exterior security lights do not have to be excessive. In fact, it is better to use subtle security lighting to properly illuminate the exterior of your huose without being too bright. This way, you maintain proper aesthetics while deterring intruders from trying to gain access to your home.

One popular method of exterior lighting comes in the form of motion detectors. These lights turn on when motion is detected, allowing you to leave them off for the majority of the time. These will deter intruders and use very little energy, When you get home from work they will simply turn on allowing you to safely get into your home.

If you have any concerns feel free to contact us!

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