Shockley Electrical Blog

Summers are hot, especially in the south. Electric bills skyrocket between May and September as well all try to beat the heat. But they don’t have to. We gathered some of our favorite tips and tricks for tricking your electric bill (and staying cool) this summer....

Circuit breakers (also known as electrical panels or breaker boxes) are the heart of our homes— powering every modern electrical need. They filter energy through circuits to every part of your house: the fridge in the kitchen, the TV in the living room, the phone...

As a homeowner, you probably don’t spend very much time thinking about your electrical panel. But it plays an extremely important role in your everyday life. Every time you flick on the lights, charge your phone, watch TV or open the fridge, it’s there keeping your...

A fuse box is the electrical hub of many homes. Often used interchangeably with circuit breaker, fuse boxes house screw-in fuses rather than circuits. The main purpose for both of these electrical systems is the same in every home—to provide protection for your home...

Today, electricity is one of the most important parts of our daily lives. And keeping our power sources up-to-date is crucial for our homes to run smoothly and remain safe. That’s why upgrading your electrical panel could be extremely important, depending on your...

Electricity is crucial for every American home today. From where we keep our foods to how we heat and light our homes, we power our lives with it. So what exactly is the process of wiring your residential home? We’re here to explain it, step-by-step, so you can feel...