Month: November 2012
Electrical Terms
Alternating current Electric current that often reverses direction when a change of voltage occurs American Wire Gauge (AWG) The standard measurement of electrical wire Ampacity The maximum amount of electrical current a conductor or any device can carry before degeneration occurs Ampere A unit of electrical current Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) A circuit breaker […]
What questions should a consumer ask to hire the right service professional?
The first thing a consumer should ask is whether a professional licensed contractor should do the service, they need. This is especially important for electrical, plumbing, heating, and air. With a licensed contractor, the work they do is backed by a state agency such as the ROC Arizona Registrar of Contractors The second […]
How to Lower Your Energy Consumption and Cost during the Arizona Summer
Living in Arizona during the winter months is wonderful, but Arizona is a desert, and with summer just around the corner, it is a good time to think about saving energy, and with any luck lowering your energy cost as well. The first thing to evaluate is how energy efficient is your home currently, […]
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
Support your favorite small business. This November 24th is Small Business Saturday®, a day to celebrate and support the local small businesses that boost the economy and invigorate neighborhoods across the country. Ricks Advanced Electric is proud to take part in Small Business Saturday, and we’re encouraging everyone to Shop Small® here on November 24th. […]
What to Look for When Choosing an Electrician
What to look for when choosing an Electrician. With new homebuilding in a current major slump and lost jobs especially in the construction and contracting fields, many homeowners are turning to do-it -yourself home projects and repairs. While I my self have had to do many of my own home improvements and repairs, there are […]
Our Favorite Mobile Apps for Field Service by Software Advice
by Ashley Furness CRM Market Analyst, Software AdviceAugust 07, 2012 Field service work is highly reliant on mobile efficiency. From HVAC to mobile repair and plumbing, any business that manages technicians in the field requires advanced tools for mobile service. To meet this need, app developers have come up with all sorts of mobile solutions […]
Why only Hire a Licensed Electrician
Owning a home brings on many responsibilities to the home owner, and many times we try to handle the maintenance and repairs that go along with owning our home, ourselves. Electrical issues in your home are often best handled by an experienced licensed, insured and bonded electrician. Often our homes are more then a place […]
Holiday Decorating and Electrical Safety
It is the holiday season and most will be decorating their homes and businesses with holiday lights and decorations. Before decorating inside and out there are some safety checks to complete to avoid fires and other hazards. All holiday lights and decorations should be visually checked for damaged wiring, loose or broken sockets as well […]
Licensed Electrical Contractor
Times are tough and money is tight, so maybe now’s the time to think about the bottom line. Do you really save money by hiring a handyman to do electrical work in and around your home? Why do people hire handymen in the first place, because nine times out of ten they are cheaper than […]
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