by Jon Shockley | Dec 14, 2022 | Residential, Shockley Electrical Services
Research shows that approximately 2,400 children are injured each year by electrical outlets. That translates to nearly seven children a day. An average of 12 these injuries are fatal. The most common cause of electrical injury is when a child sticks something...
by Jon Shockley | Nov 16, 2022 | Residential, Shockley Electrical Services
If you encounter an outlet in your home that’s hot, it’s a sign to take a closer look at what could be going on. Because a hot outlet can indicate a possible fire hazard, investigating the cause and fixing the problem should be a top priority. What are...
by Jon Shockley | Oct 10, 2022 | Commercial, Property Management, Residential, Shockley Electrical Services
Once we pass the necessary inspections allowing us to move into our new home or commercial building, it’s easy to never give another thought to the health and wellness of the electrical systems in these buildings. That is, of course, unless something goes wrong! ...
by Jon Shockley | Sep 12, 2022 | Property Management, Residential, Shockley Electrical Services
Your new home purchase is likely the largest purchase you will make in your lifetime. While some people buy a new home without an inspection, the rest of us want to know exactly what we are getting into. A complete home inspection—including a thorough electrical...
by Jon Shockley | Aug 15, 2022 | Property Management, Residential, Shockley Electrical Services
Ceiling fans are one of the most cost-effective ways to keep your home cool. Fans themselves are affordable and, assuming the electrical work is in place, relatively easy to install. But what if in addition to air circulation you want to add overhead light to...
by Jon Shockley | Jul 11, 2022 | Energy Efficiency, Property Management, Residential, Shockley Electrical Services
Like the smoke alarm beeping in the middle of the night, light bulbs always seem to blow at the worst possible time—when you are deep into a great book, as you put dinner on the table, or midway through applying makeup. To make matters worse, you never seem to have a...
