Scherer Electric Blog: Archive for the ‘Electrical’ Category

5 Signs of Electrical Wiring Problems You Shouldn’t Ignore

Monday, September 11th, 2023
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Small electrical problems may seem like nuisances, but they often point toward much larger issues with a home’s wiring. Damaged or aging wires can lead to major emergencies like fires if they aren’t addressed. If you have wiring trouble in your house, it’s critical to have the problem addressed right away—and not as a DIY project! You’ll need professional electricians to come to your house to examine the wiring, identify the problem, and have it safely repaired.

If you notice any of the warning signs of wire trouble below, call our licensed electricians for electrical repair in Orchard Park, NY that will ensure your house stays safe and stays powered.

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A Short Rundown on Your Electrical Panel

Monday, August 28th, 2023

Among the many services we offer to our customers in Western New York, one of the most common is repairing or replacing residential electrical panels. The electrical panel is a critical component of any home’s electrical system, but homeowners often take it for granted—at least until something goes wrong, which could be as simple as a tripped circuit breaker or as dangerous as an electrical fire.

In this post, we’re going to provide you with some important information about your electrical panel and why it’s important to always rely on professional electricians in Orchard Park, NY when you need service for yours.

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Generator Power: Finding the Right Size Whole-House Generator

Monday, August 14th, 2023
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If you’re considering getting a whole-house generator to protect your family in case of an extended power outage, we like the way you’re thinking. We offer excellent generator service in Buffalo, NY and Western New York to help homeowners have important peace of mind. 

There are many sizes of generators, and you’ll need to know how powerful a model you need. Below, we’re going to look at sizing a generator: why it’s important and how it’s done.

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Lower Energy Bills With These Electrical Upgrades

Monday, July 17th, 2023
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Homeowners are always looking for ways to lower their electricity bills, especially during peak usage times like the middle of summer and the depths of winter. However, there is only so much you can do when it comes to basic tips like making sure unnecessary lights are turned off. If you’re unhappy with your monthly electricity bill and want to know how to lower it more, one of your best options is to look into electrical upgrades, such as appliances and advanced technology. 

If you’re looking for an electrician in Buffalo, NY who can help you identify the best ways to lower your electricity bill, we’re definitely the people to consult. We can conduct an electrical audit of your home and help you pinpoint where new appliances and other upgrades can cut down on electrical costs. Below are some of our most common recommendations for energy-saving home upgrades:

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What Does It Mean to “Ground” Your Home?

Monday, July 3rd, 2023
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No, you’re not telling your home that it can’t leave the house for the next two weeks … which is both redundant and ridiculous. Obviously, “grounding” a house means something else. If you’ve heard that it’s important to have home grounding, you might have wondered 1) what exactly that means, and 2) if your home is already grounded or not.

We offer home grounding services and many other residential electrical services in Orchard Park, NY and throughout Western New York. 

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It’s Time for an Electrical Panel Upgrade—Here’s Why

Monday, June 19th, 2023
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The electrical panel for your home is the central hub for all the electrical current entering your home from the grid. It divides the current into circuits and distributes it to the rest of your house. 

And we’ve got news for you: the panel in your home may need to retire and get an upgrade!

We replace electrical panels in Orchard Park, NY and elsewhere in Western New York. Below are several of the situations where it’s definitely time to have a panel upgrade. We’ll help you get the ideal new panel to serve your home.

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Some Misunderstandings About LED Lights

Monday, June 5th, 2023
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We think making an upgrade to your outdoor or indoor lighting in Depew, NY or elsewhere in Western New York to all LED lights is a fantastic idea. Although LED lights are more expensive than incandescent or fluorescent lights, they have numerous benefits such as lengthy lifespans, low heat emissions, lower energy usage, and reduced negative environmental impacts.

Although LED lights aren’t a “new” technology, the explosion of their popularity is a recent phenomenon—and that means there are many misunderstandings about LED lights making the rounds on the internet. We want to clear up a few of these misconceptions so you have a better understanding of what you’ll get when you choose to upgrade your home lighting to LED.

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How Powerful a Whole-House Generator Do I Need?

Monday, May 22nd, 2023
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We install whole-house generators in Lancaster, NY and throughout Western New York, and we’ve found that they are one of the most useful upgrades people can make to their homes. Portable generators simply don’t have the power, convenience, reliability, or safety that comes with installing a whole-house generator wired directly into a home’s electrical system. With an automatic generator, the benefits are even greater, since the generator will activate automatically when there’s a power outage.

But once a homeowner decides on getting a standby generator, the next question they have is “How powerful a generator do I need?” Let’s look into that—and remember that you can always rely on our top-notch team to help you find out the ideal generator to install for your house.

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Common Spa and Hot Tub Wiring Problems

Monday, April 24th, 2023
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Although you can get some use out of your spa during many times of the year, the summer is when you’ll enjoy relaxing in this luxurious oasis the most. 

However, it’s important to remember that spas, hot tubs, and jacuzzis are electrical devices. Like any electrical device, they may encounter wiring and other electrical problems and fail. If you need repairs for your spa, please don’t try to do it yourself or let another amateur take on the job. Any major electrical work requires a professional electrician, and in the case of a spa, a mistake can create a serious risk of electric shock. (Think of a toaster getting knocked into a bathtub and you’ll see why you don’t want any errors.)

Fortunately, when you need spa repair in Buffalo, NY, you don’t have to look far. Scherer Electric is not only Western New York’s favorite electrician, we also handle hot tub, spa, and jacuzzi wiring. Below we’re going to look at several common spa electrical issues that you may need our help for. 

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Troubleshooting Common Indoor Lighting Troubles

Monday, April 10th, 2023
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Before we go farther with this post, we want to point out that troubleshooting is much different from repair.

Electrical work is something you need to leave to professionals, so if you have major issues with your indoor lighting you can resolve with basic steps, you want to have actual licensed electricians to do the work.

Amateur tampering with indoor lighting, particularly with the wiring, can create major safety hazards leading to electrical fires and parts of a house catching on fire

Now that we’ve got that important warning out of the way, let’s check out your home’s lighting issues and see what you can do about them.

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