by Green Mellen | Mar 5, 2024 | Shockley Electrical Services
If homeowners give special attention to safety and their local building codes, it is possible to wire a room with lights and outlets for electricity themselves. Taking on do-it-yourself projects like this one requires careful planning and the right tools. Working with...
by Green Mellen | Feb 12, 2024 | Design, Energy Efficiency
When choosing lighting for the rooms in your home, there are a few things to consider: the purpose of each room, the types of lighting available to meet the room’s needs, necessary power requirements, and energy efficiency. Considering all these factors, you can...
by Green Mellen | Jan 16, 2024 | Shockley Electrical Services
Light switches are common in every home and type of building on the planet that receives electricity. But have you ever wondered how they work and what choices are available to you when shopping for switches? (Hint: There are a lot!) How does a light switch work? A...
by Green Mellen | Aug 16, 2023 | Energy Efficiency
In 2021, the average annual electricity consumption for a U.S. residential utility customer was 10,632 kilowatt-hours (kWh), or about 886 kWh per month. Depending on where you live and the weather patterns in your region, it can be less or more. For example, the US...
by Green Mellen | Jun 12, 2023 | Residential, Shockley Electrical Services
As we move into the slower days of summer (and summer storms!), it can be a perfect time to perform an annual electrical safety check of your home. There are a few simple steps any homeowner can take to ensure the home’s electrical system is safe and functional. ...
