When looking for a home a lot of homebuyers flip the light switches, check the outlets, briefly look at the electrical panel, and think that the electrical system is perfectly fine. However, this is not always the case and it is important to have an expert come in for inspection.

Your home’s electrical system will age, just like your plumbing, roof,  air conditioning and heating system.  Those systems can have unexpected issues and problems, and so can your home’s electrical system.

Over ten years, the reliability of your homes’ electrical system can deteriorate greatly. Certain components can expire, like smoke detectors. Other items can wear out and not function properly like light switches, receptacles can wear and lose retention, GFCI outlets and smoke detectors may not be operable and may not be there when you need them most. Here are a few electrical components that can change over time and here is some information regarding other problems associated with older homes electrical systems.

A ten year checkup is a good idea. We always will perform a complete inspection with every service call. But if you haven’t needed to call in an electrician for a while, it’s a good idea to have one come in at least every ten years and provide a comprehensive check of your electrical systems.

You may not think that you have the means to support as big an undertaking as the work that the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute does, but this could not be further from the truth. We are happy to participate at the corporate sponsor level, but you do not have to own a local business in Boston, MA in order to support the incredible work and research done at this facility. The progress the Dana-Farber has made in understanding and treating cancer was made possible by everyone involved, including those who made a philanthropic gift, those participating in events and/or making monetary donations, business like us that became corporate sponsors, and individuals who simply took the time and made the effort to donate blood.

There is no shortage of ways in which you can get involved and help the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute make life better and brighter for those men, women, and children struggling with this disease. There are even ways in which you can shop to show your support, including Red Sox license plates, with funds being divested to the Jimmy Fund and the Red Sox Foundation, holiday and greeting cards, wedding and party favors, and more.

One minute, you're watching television with your family – the next minute, all the lights cut out and the TV goes black. Blackouts are relatively rare in most regions of America, but when they do occur, they can cause serious problems for any family that relies on its electrical work. Read on for advice on how to be prepared for an outage so you aren't left in the dark.

When the Lights Go Down in the City

Follow these tips to make sure you're ready when the lights go out:

Making the Best of a Power Outage:

If you are prepared, power outages don't have to be a bummer – they can even be an opportunity for family fun. For assistance in choosing and installing a generator, call an expert electrician today.