This blog... is also about wells. Here's part 2 of our blogs about well pumps. In part one, we helped you figure out what’s going on when your well stops producing water. In this blog, we’re going to tackle two more of the most common well pump problems. Here’s how to deal with weird water
Solving Common Well Pump Problems, part 1
This Blog Is About Wells. And that is a deep subject. Sorry, old joke. Actually, it's about well pumps because they use electricity, and Early Bird covers all the bases when it comes to electricity. Now you're thinking, "No one has a well today. Come on, this isn't Lassie." (For you kids, Lassie
All About Your Home’s Sump Pump
“Sump” is a funny word. It literally means a reservoir designed to drain or hold liquids. A sump pump empties that reservoir when needed. They could’ve called it a “hole in the basement floor” pump or “reservoir” pump... but sump pump just sounds better, don't you think? No matter what you call
Electric Furnaces Versus Gas Furnaces
To be, or not to be. Stones or Beatles. Should I stay or should I go now? Choices, choices, choices. When you have a choice to make, it’s always a good idea to get as much info as possible before you make up your mind. You’re much less likely to regret an informed decision you make than an
How Electric Furnaces Work
Quick, what do you think of when you read the word "heat?" We're no Amazing Kreskin, Nostradamus, or David Blaine, but we’d make a small bet that we can read your mind. You thought of "fire,” didn’t you? Now, we may be wrong. You might have thought of the Miami basketball team, the movie with
What Happens When You Lose Power
You never want to lose power. It's dangerous when you're flying an airplane, frustrating if your phone loses power, embarrassing when you get fired, and a matter of life or death if you're a dictator. Losing electrical power in your home is no fun either, but it happens. Before we get into why,
Common Electrical Mistakes Homeowners Make, Part 2
In Common Electrical Mistakes Part 1, we wrote about common mistakes any homeowner can make. In this blog, we’re writing about mistakes you might make specifically when you’re working on an electrical project. Now, you might be reading these so you can know what you're talking about when you call
Why You Should Make Upgrading Your Electricity a New Year’s Resolution
Auld Lang Syne basically means “days gone by." If many days have gone by since you thought about your electrical system, consider changing that this new year. Updating your home’s electrical infrastructure is the perfect New Year’s Resolution. It’s measurable, achievable, and important. Not only
Common Electrical Mistakes Homeowners Make, Part 1
Most mistakes are minor. Sure, they can cost a little money or waste a little time, but they usually can't really hurt you. Electrical mistakes, on the other hand, can cause fires, shocks or electrocutions. That's why you really want to avoid common electrical mistakes like these. In this blog,
How to Avoid Fire and Electrical Hazards This Holiday Season
The song tells us Christmas is "The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year," but it can also be a surprisingly dangerous time of year. Fire hazards and electrical problems are both very common problems during the holidays. We’re not just talking about the candles or the fireplace, either. All those holiday
How to Install Christmas Lights Safely
If you think about it, Christmas decorations are odd. We bring a tree inside, put up lights outside. All those lights are festive and pretty and everything, but they can also be dangerous. When you combine a dead, dry tree with electricity or expose strings of electric lights to snow and cold,
How to Replace an Electric Water Heater’s Heating Elements
In part one of the electric water heater blog, you learned how a water heater works, and how to troubleshoot some common problems. At the end of part 1, we promised we'd tell you how to replace the heating elements in your water heater. It's a bigger job, but it’s also simple, straightforward,