by Green Mellen | Feb 28, 2025 | Energy Efficiency, Residential, Shockley Electrical Services
If you’re interested in lowering your utility bills and reducing your carbon footprint on the planet, one of the easiest places to look first is right where you live. Local Home Energy Consumption While electricity consumption in American homes varies widely by...
by Jon Shockley | Jan 21, 2025 | Shockley Electrical Services
Everything You Need to Know about How a Residential Electric Plug Works We use electricity every day, in our homes, workplaces and just about everywhere we go in the course of a day. But have you ever really considered how those hair dryers, computers, televisions,...
by Jon Shockley | Nov 13, 2024 | Residential, Shockley Electrical Services
Tackling electrical projects around your home can be a great way to save money, learn new skills and gain a sense of accomplishment and ownership in your home. However, DIY work also can require a significant time investment in learning about your home’s...
by Green Mellen | May 13, 2024 | Shockley Electrical Services
Some home electrical projects are easy to DIY, but others may require a professional. If you do a simple internet search for a local electrician, you may come up with multiple possibilities. How do you narrow it down and select the best person for the job? When...
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 | 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...
