Did you know that there is more to the average electric fan than meets the eye? Fans of all types and styles do more than just cool you down; they actually circulate the air in your home, helping to keep humidity under control and prevent the air from becoming stagnant. Two types of fans accomplish these goals very well: attic fans and ceiling fans.

In your home, an attic fan installation can help you ventilate your attic space and even prevent the buildup of any gasses and fumes. Attic fans can be installed by an experienced and knowledgeable electrician. Burbank residents should, of course, be selective when it comes to who works on the electrical wiring in their home. Be sure to have your attic fan installed or replaced by a licensed and bonded Burbank electrician when the time comes. An attic fan is a worthwhile investment, and it can even help you keep humidity from building up and causing mold and mildew to form in your attic space!

Ceiling fans are by far the most common type of fans that an electrician installs. Your typical ceiling fan installations are quick and easy to install if there’s already existing power available at the ceiling fan location. Otherwise, more time and work would be required if new wiring is needed at the desired location.

Before you pick out your ceiling fans and have them installed, consider all of the factors involved such as what style best suits your décor, and precisely where you’ll want to have them placed. Ask yourself how difficult it might be for an electrician in Burbank to wire and/or hang the ceiling fans. For example, is there a support beam for the fan to be anchored to, or will it be “free floating” and only attached to the material of your ceiling? It is also important to think about how the air in your home will circulate once the fan is installed. This same line of thought can be applied to any type of ceiling fan that you would like to have installed, so keep these in mind when contacting a local electrician.

No matter what type of fan you choose or where you need to have it installed, check out the attic and ceiling fan services available at TheElectricConnection.com. Our level of commitment to excellence is consistent with every job we do, and we are continually building a base of satisfied customers that keeps on growing. Give us a call or visit us on the web to find out more about our services and how The Electric Connection can help you with installing the perfect fans for your home or business.

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Outdoor lighting of many varieties can effectively keep your space well-lit, safe, and inviting for you and your guests. These lights are typically reliable and long-lasting, but if they stop working and leave you in the dark, it can be a frustrating experience. Having an understanding of your lights and their potential issues can help you if you need to conduct outdoor lighting troubleshooting. There are several types of outdoor lights, all with different looks and objectives. Spotlights provide bright, direct light onto a specific area. Uplights are installed at or below ground level to shine upwards onto objects while downlights are installed high in a tree or structure to shine down. Floodlights use a motion sensor to shine directly onto an area when they sense someone there. Path or walkway lights are installed as individual fixtures along a walkway to illuminate it. Solar lights gather energy from the sun throughout the day, then turn on at night. These lights are installed in a variety of areas such as on a home; on a deck;  around a patio, deck, sitting area, or pool; or on the ground. There are also a variety of bulbs including halogen, incandescent, LED (light emitting diode) and bug light, each with their own uses and benefits. Each of these fixtures has several parts and can be susceptible to different issues depending on their parts and assembly. If your lights aren’t working properly, it can be concerning, and create potentially dangerous situations.

water and vinegar to remove residue and keep your lights shining brightly.While some outdoor lighting troubleshooting can easily be done on your own, outdoor lights are complex fixtures that aren’t always easy to diagnose and fix.

LED lights are also measured in two different ways; by their color temperature and the lumens they produce. Because they use significantly less power and are gaining in efficiency with each generation, whereas older bulbs are consistent in their wattage being representative of the amount of light put out, LED bulbs can vary in efficiency a bit more. What this means is that the bulbs are now rated by their Lumen rating, or how much light they put out, versus how much power they draw. Understanding how LEDs work and the opportunities that they present to you as a homeowner are key to helping you make a decision as to how you light your home.