When to Call an Electrician
When to Call an Electrician We love DIY warriors who take the time to work on their homes to make them better. Really, we do. However, there are some jobs that we believe should be left to professionals. With [...]
How to Prepare and Handle a Power Outage
How to Prepare and Handle a Power Outage Power outages can happen at any time, especially in bad weather, which in Raleigh can happen any time of the year. We get ice in the winter and hurricanes in the [...]
Top 3 Winter Safety Tips for Raleigh Homeowners
As temperatures continue to stay in the cold crisp 30s-40s, there are some tips regarding electrical safety that need to be kept in mind. The National Fire Protection Association reports that more than one-third of fires in the winter season [...]
Four Ways Business Owners Can Manage Their Energy Use More Efficiently
Small businesses need to be very careful with how they manage their costs. One way to do this is to be smart about utilities and electric usage. As residential and commercial electricians in Raleigh, NC, we work with small [...]
When to Throw Out Chargers
Tricky is one way to describe figuring out when to throw out chargers. How does one rule out the unclear signs from the obvious signs? Is it the battery or the charger? Should I throw out the charger and [...]
Preparations before Home Improvement Projects
Many homeowners make the mistake of not preparing properly for their home improvement projects. There are steps that need to be taken for safety precautions for the homeowner and their family. When the precautions involve electricity, those usually include [...]
How to Prepare for Severe Weather and Electrical Outages
Over the years, residents of North Carolina have experienced summertime thunderstorms, flooding, tornados, and hurricane warnings. We all have a story to tell from when named storms have come through the area. In order to prepare for severe weather, [...]
The Impact of Working from Home on Electrical Systems
It has been how many weeks of working from home? Wow! As many of our customers have switched to working from home, AGK Electric wants to spread awareness of the electrical impact of being at home (all the time). [...]
What to Do After Blowing an Electrical Breaker
Uh oh! The power is not working in a room. Many homeowners have had this happen, but first-time homeowners may want to follow the advice of AGK Electric. Figuring out how to reset an electrical breaker is one of [...]
Four Reasons to Install USB Outlets in a Home
It’s safe to say that the world has changed a lot since electricity became common in homes. Not only has the amount of devices and appliances changed but how we connect has changed as well. We’re seeing more USB [...]