Shockley Electrical Blog

While they used to be the standard in most homes, two-prong outlets have become outdated and rather dangerous. Do you have any two-prong outlets in your home? If so, you might have to take extra precautions, like grounding every two-prong outlet, to ensure your home...

LED bulbs, also known as light-emitting diodes, have become one of the most energy efficient technologies of today. Not only do these advanced options last longer than traditional bulbs, they also are more durable, safer, and offer better light quality than any...

The electrical panel is one of the most important and utilized parts of your home. It flows energy to every appliance, every lightbulb, every device and essentially keeps your home running the way you need it to. It brings comfort and convenience that we’ve come to...

The National Electrical Code requires certain appliances be served by a single dedicated circuit. No other appliances may be served by these dedicated circuits to avoid overloading your electrical system. But how do you know which appliances need dedicated circuits?...

The holidays are officially behind us, and the new year continues to unfold. With early nights and weeks of cold weather ahead, it can be easy to leave up those pretty Christmas lights for as long as possible. But just when should your Christmas lights come down?...

Are you getting the most out of your appliances? And more importantly, are they running safely? The first step to ensuring the safety of your appliances and your home is understanding dedicated circuits and when they are needed.  What are dedicated...