Blogs in March 2017

Get Organized and Label Your Electrical Panel

A person adds a white label that says “Kitchen” to a black circuit breaker on a gray electrical panel.

Mar 23, 2017

Knowing which areas of your home are serviced by which circuit breakers is crucial in case of an emergency. You never know when you might need to shut off the power. Labeling your electrical panel can save time and confusion during a crisis.

If you open your electrical panel and can’t...Continue Reading

Clean Dirty Light Switches and Electrical Outlet Covers

Find out why Mr. Electric believes you should clean your light switch and outlet covers periodically!

Mar 17, 2017

Light switch and outlet covers can often get overlooked when it comes to cleaning. It’s not the first thing people think to maintain. However, Mr. Electric recommends cleaning them periodically…so find out why!

Light Switch Covers

Why you should clean them:

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An Introduction to the Different Types of Electrical Outlets

Mar 16, 2017

There are 75 electrical outlets in the average home, of various sizes, shapes, and functionalities. Are the outlets gracing your walls the right ones for the job? The most common types of outlets serve specific purposes in your home. If your home is more than a few decades old, you may not know...Continue Reading

The Do’s and Dont’s of Cleaning Your Electronics

Green MP3 player, blue game console, and yellow video camera

Mar 2, 2017

What’s a guy or gal to do when their most coveted electronics are covered in crud? Sensitive and persnickety, electronics surfaces and the fragile working components they house must be carefully addressed with the correct cleaning methods and supplies. If your gadgets are covered in germs...Continue Reading