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A surge protector is an electrical device that protects your home or office from surges of electricity. Surges occur when there are too many electrons in the wires, and they begin to flow faster than normal. This causes voltage spikes which can damage ...
Smoke detectors work by detecting the presence of smoke. The detector is connected to a battery-powered alarm system that sounds an audible or visual signal when it detects smoke or fire. They can be installed on walls, ceilings, or floors to ensure yo...
Smoke detectors should be placed in the following locations: - In each bedroom, including bathrooms. - On every level of a multi-level home or apartment building. - Near sleeping areas such as bedrooms, living rooms, family rooms, and more. - Wherever ...
Smoke detectors are important for your safety. They can save you from a fire that could cause serious damage to your home or business, so they must be installed correctly the first time around. At D&D Electrical, we offer smoke detector installation se...
Here are some of the reasons why it's important to have a smoke detector installed in your home or building: - To protect you, your family, and others from fire. - To alert you if there is an emergency that requires immediate attention. - To help preve...
Here are some tips on how to maintain your smoke detector: - Clean out any dust that may accumulate in the battery compartment, especially around the contacts inside of it. - Make sure that you check the batteries at least once per year and replace the...
Yes, LED light bulbs are one of the most energy-efficient lighting options available on the market. They require fewer watts of power to produce the same amount of light as other types of lights. In addition, LEDs last much longer than traditional lamp...
On average, LED light bulbs last around 20 years. However, this depends on how they are used and maintained. If you use them in a dimly lit room, then it is likely that your bulb will burn out sooner than expected. It also depends on where you live as ...
Here are some signs that it's time to replace your lights: - Your light bulbs are burned out. - You have a dimmer switch that is not working properly. - The wiring in the fixture has been damaged or cut, causing it to be nonfunctional. D&D Electric has...
A short circuit is when the electrical current in an electric appliance flows through another path than it should. This can happen for many reasons, but most often because of faulty wiring or damaged insulation on wires that carry electricity to your h...
