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Emergency electricians, what you need to know

28Aug2019

You may not want to appear as an over-anxious property owner. If you suspect you need electrical help, what’s constitutes an emergency? Do you really need emergency electricians?

Arizona emergency electricians say when in doubt, make the call. If you feel your electrical problem has become immediately dangerous, you’re probably right.

Finding emergency electricians

A great time to investigate and identify your Phoenix-area electric services company is before you need one. Savvy homeowners store emergency numbers in their cellphones under “E” for “emergency.”

What to look for in a local electrical services company

You can trust Home Advisor and Yelp for local home services reviews. Emergency electricians in Arizona must carry a license from the state. Make sure you confirm the company is bonded, insured for injury and liability.

When to call for emergency electrical service

Any ongoing electrical problem that lasts more than an hour might constitute an electrical emergency. Whether it relates to an appliance or not, it could be dangerous. Heavy smoke or fire is your cue to vacate the home and call 911.

If you suffer an electrical outage, first call your electric company. However, if your electric company has no known power outages in your area, you should call your Phoenix-area electric service company and speak with an emergency electrical service technician.

Other signs you need immediate, emergency electrical service include:

Breaker-box noise – When a breaker “trips” and shuts off, that’s a good thing, but it’s also a warning. Repeated breaker box shut-offs should be investigated by your electrical service company. If your breaker box makes noise, respond immediately. That means it’s trying to shut down and can’t. This can be extremely dangerous, so call for emergency service quickly.
Brown or blackened areas around plug-ins/outlets – The brown/black indicates an issue like a spark or an overload; it may feel warm or even hot to the touch. This may be your first indication of a potential house fire, so call for emergency electricians immediately.
Something’s burning – That plastic-burning smell shouldn’t be ignored. If the smell is powerful, call for electrical emergency service right away. Try to locate the source of the smell. If you know how (or your electrician can talk you through it), turn off the power to that area.

Scheduling non-emergency electrical service

Electrical systems can be complex as well as dangerous, which is precisely why you need a knowledgeable electrician with actual experience. –Firefold

Any time you are building new or renovating a property, you should discuss electrical wiring and rewiring with your Maricopa County electrical contractor. The cost varies, depending on commercial vs. residential wiring, but project safety is priceless.

Another small but important service is smoke detector installation. For the best protection, interconnect your smoke alarms. This is a wiring job for your electrician.

TIO Electric for homes and commercial properties

Turn it On Electric offers over 10 years’ experience in serving Phoenix communities. There are area-specific factors that impact Arizona residential and commercial properties, and because we’re “local,” our company comes highly recommended.

Contact Turn It On Electric with any questions. We want to be the company on your cellphone under “E” for “emergency!”

Lighting, Outdoor

Install outdoor lighting in your Phoenix home

27Aug2019

When the weather is warm here in Phoenix, which covers most of the year, most people want to spend as much time as they can enjoying it. In addition to all of the local attractions, you may also spend a fair bit of time in your own backyard. To truly make the most of your yard, especially in the evenings, you\’ll need to install outdoor lighting.

Types of Outdoor Lighting

You\’ll find countless options available to you in the outdoor lighting realm, but they generally fall into a few primary categories:

Landscape Lighting – This lighting style, as you might have guessed from the name, illuminates the flowers, trees, bushes and other plant life in your garden. You\’ll find lights that shine up high into trees, those that aim light down onto flowers and groundcover, and everything in between.
Path Lighting – These low lights are perfect for along any footpaths that make their way throughout your yard, as well as along the edges of your driveway. This way, visitors to your home will be able to see where they are going after the sun has gone down. Many of these lights use solar power, eliminating the need for electrical cables and making it easy to install outdoor lighting of this style.
Wall Lighting – Wall-mounted lighting is a great choice because it may be relatively easy for your electrician to run cabling to the lights. These lights are great for brightening up your patio, especially if you like to dine outdoors or hang out outside with your friends at night.
Overhead Lighting – You\’ll need to have some kind of patio covering to install outdoor lighting overhead. Your electrician can then run the necessary wires out to the light. To help keep bugs at bay, choose an outdoor ceiling fan with lights. The moving air discourages flying insects from hanging around.

How to Install Outdoor Lighting

When it comes to electrical work, it is always a good idea to leave the task to the professionals. In working with your electrician, you\’ll likely go through the following stages:

Design – The first step is to create the overall lighting design for your space. This will involve planning the types of lights you\’ll need and where they will go. If you are completing other work on your yard at the same time, your electrician will coordinate with your landscape architect and other contractors to ensure everything is cohesive.
Light Selection – Now that you have an overall sense of the design, you can start choosing the specific light fixtures you like. Be honest with your contractors about your budget so they can make recommendations that are in line with what you can comfortably afford.
Installation – The last step is to install the outdoor lighting you have chosen. Depending on the lighting styles, this may involve running new electrical cables underground or through your walls of patio cover to reach the lights as needed. This step should also include thorough testing of everything to ensure it is working properly.

Trust Turn It On Electric to Install Outdoor Lighting for Your Phoenix Home

When you need to install outdoor lighting in your backyard, you can count on Turn It On Electric to get the job done right. We\’ll ensure that everything is cabled properly and that all of the lights are rated to withstand the elements over the years. Reach out to us today for a free consultation.

Electrical Wiring, Electrician

The best electrician in Phoenix

22Aug2019

When a young couple bought a small but historical property in Earll Place, they were excited about their new home. Several months later, they had an occasional light-flickering and noticed two of their kitchen electrical cover plates became unusually warm the longer they were used.

The home had passed inspection, so what could be wrong? They contacted Chad Ridenour because their neighbor said Chad was “the best electrician in Phoenix.”

The Best Electrician Knows Your Community

Chad knew in the ’60s and ’70s there had been a copper wire shortage in Arizona and other parts of the U.S. Even “the best electrician” in Phoenix may have substituted aluminum wiring for repair jobs at some point during that era.

Sure enough, the home had been remodeled during that timeframe, but rather than insert an occasional aluminum wire, the kitchen had aluminum wiring throughout. It had performed well, but its usefulness – and safety – were in jeopardy.

When copper wiring rusts, it’s green in color and even the oxide in copper rust is a good conductor of electricity. Aluminum oxide (rust) is white and is such a bad conductor it can interfere with the electrical current and cause overheating.

Qualities of a Great Electrical Contractor

Maricopa County has quite a diversity of older and newer properties, both commercial and residential. While we want to preserve our Arizona heritage, Turn It On Electric wants to circumvent the health and safety risks sometimes associated with older wiring.

The best electrician takes everything about your property into consideration: age, condition, location. He or she will honestly tell you if your wiring is on its last legs (but still safe) or needs immediate attention.

Honesty is a very basic quality for a service provider, but it’s the most important one. Other qualities you might find in the best electrician include:

Ethics – Honesty is an ethical choice. Other ethics include dependability, patience, and focus on you; the customer.
Intelligence – Degrees are good, but the ability to apply workable solutions to current problems is imperative. All of us have intelligence; only the best of us know how to use it.
Knowledgeable – State and county safety codes and regulations vary. The best electrician knows what permits are needed for Maricopa County and your Phoenix-area community.
Professionalism – How a technician represents a company can be revealed in word choices and appearance. If your electrical specialist appears to be unkempt and negative, you may be concerned with the quality of workmanship (and the quality of the company).

Turn It On Electric Works Harder to be the Best for YOU

Why is Turn It On Electric the best in Phoenix? It’s the best because Turn It On Electric has a fantastic team to support all of your electrical needs. These knowledgeable, trained electrical professionals put safety first and strive to deliver the best quality work while meeting your timeframe (and your budget).

We guarantee our work, and if there’s a problem, we’ll do everything we can to make it right. The best electrician and the best electrical contractor in Phoenix will be here tomorrow – and for years to come.

Turn It On Electric professionals are available to provide free estimates over the phone. Would you like to work with the best electrical team in Phoenix? We have employment openings for problem-solvers looking for challenging, better career options.

Electrical Wiring, Residential

Electrical rewiring basics, 3 things you need to know

26Jul2019

Electrical wiring in homes isn\’t designed to last forever. You may need rewiring at some point to keep your home safe and your electrical devices operating as efficiently as possible. Here at Turn It On Electric, we are experts in this task. We can help you understand the most important electrical rewiring basics. Read on for everything you need to know.

Electrical Rewiring Basics

Many older homes, especially those built in the 70s, were constructed with aluminum wiring due to a shortage of copper at the time. This type of wiring may deteriorate over time. Ultimately making it more difficult for the wires to steadily transfer current to your electrical devices. In addition, building codes have changed over the decades, and the wiring in your home may no longer be up to code. If you plan to remodel or renovate your home, you may need to have it rewired to meet current building standards.

Why Rewiring Is Necessary

Aluminum wires may become prone to overheating, possibly causing shorts or electrical fires. Even the faceplates on your electrical outlets can get very hot, especially their mounting screws. If you brush up against one inadvertently, you could be in for a nasty burn.

For the safety of your home and your loved ones, it is essential that you have your electrical system rewired by a professional. In addition to enhancing your safety, this may also help your system operate more efficiently, saving you money on your energy costs over the years.

Finally, not all electricians give their work the same level of attention to detail as we do. It is possible for your existing wiring to have been installed incorrectly. This can create problems throughout your home, leading to difficulty using your electric devices and appliances.

How to Know If You Need Electrical Rewiring

One of the most important electrical rewiring basics is knowing when it is time to rewire your home. Look out for the following signs:

Lights flickering
Faceplates and hardware that are hot to the touch
Sparks coming from electrical outlets
Frequent shorts or power outages
Increasing electric bills
Devices or appliances that won\’t turn on or only work intermittently
Crackling noises when using electricity
Burning smells or smoke

If you have any concerns about your home\’s electrical system, it is essential that you contact an experienced electrician right away to address the problem. The longer you delay, the greater your risk of electrical fire.

Working with a Professional Electrician

Electrical rewiring is a complex task that you should never attempt to do on your own. If you don\’t know exactly what you are doing, you could be exposing yourself to the risk of electrocution or starting an electrical fire. Instead, it is much better to leave this task to the professionals. This will ensure the job is done safely and accurately.

When you work with Turn It On Electric for your rewiring needs, we\’ll send someone out to your Phoenix home as quickly as possible. We\’ll start with a thorough inspection of your property to identify any problems and evaluate the condition of your current electrical system. We\’ll then walk you through the rewiring basics so you can make an informed decision.

We welcome you to reach out to us at any time for answers to all your questions about electrical wiring and the services we provide. Our friendly team members are always happy to help, so get in touch with us today to learn more. We\’ll set you up with a free consultation to find out if electrical rewiring is right for your Phoenix home. Call today to reserve your appointment at a time that is convenient for you.

Electrical Wiring, Residential

What you need to know about house rewiring

26Jul2019

If you have an older home, you may need house rewiring. Perhaps you’ve experienced some indicators there’s an electrical problem and your local electrical contractor has advised house rewiring. What do you need to know?

House Rewiring 101

To avoid violating any electrical codes, creating any unnecessary fire damage risks, or potentially injuring yourself or others, please do not attempt to rewire your home yourself. –EasySafetyCert

When an HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning) professional says you need an expert to change a basic AC filter; be wary. When a professional electrical contractor says house rewiring is not a DIY (do-it-yourself) project, believe it.

Rewiring is a complex renovation that can have safety issues and hazards not worth risking by doing it yourself. Clues you may need house rewiring include:

Appliance source lights flicker
Breaker flips off often
Can’t run certain appliances at the same time
Electrician says there’s wiring without “grounding” or “earthing”
Flickering lights
The fuse box has no circuit label, a wooden back, cast-iron switches, and/or confusing panel of switches
House has old-fashioned, black rubber-covered wires
Socket outlets are old-fashioned round, pin-type
Socket(s) warm to the touch

Factors Influencing House Rewiring Costs

Sometimes rewiring is isolated to one room or the garage. Whole-house rewiring depends on many variables, especially square footage. Your cost may be somewhere between $1,500 to $20,000.

Some of the factors that affect rewiring cost are:

Commercial wiring (ex: home walk-in business) vs. residential)
Community, city, state codes
Inspections
Knob, tube wiring removal
Labor
Materials needed – type and quantity
Permits
Preparation
Rough-ins (installation of boxes, breaker panel, fixture mounts, sub-panels, wiring)
Running electric to separate building

What Your Electrician Will Do

House rewiring requires a lot of planning. You and your electrician may need to decide where new outlets should go. After a preliminary inspection, your electrician will begin making chalk notations to position new outlets.

There are 2 methods of house rewiring installation:

Concealed wiring over wires and ceilings
Wiring passing through or behind walls and ceilings

Important considerations for outlets and wiring methodology are:

Accessibility
Energy use
Safety

The entire house rewiring turnaround time – and again, there are many variables – can be anywhere from 3-10 days. The job is also inconvenient.

You can’t use some electrical appliances for a while and may have unlit rooms. You’ll have to move furniture around for the electrician(s), and even though they will clean up after themselves, you’ll still have a mess to manage and additional cleaning after they leave. If it’s not a risk to wait, some families schedule a vacation during their house rewiring.

You Can Trust TIO

Are you considering electrical rewiring for your commercial or residential property? The electrical professionals at Turn It On Electric work in a culture of integrity and take pride in their work. Our primary motivation is to ensure safety for homes like yours. Contact TIO Electric to learn more about house rewiring options.

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Chuck P

01:46 23 Jan 25

Friendly, communicative, and professional.High quality work.

Renee Delu

18:10 11 Jan 25

Mike you are the best!! God bless you for comming out saturday when I blew my fuse trying to vacumm and shout out to Josh who although not have sat office hours called me anyway after I left a voicemail. .Bob Best was here and gave me amazing information that NO OTHER electrician had. .!! I'm happy to say this is an amazing caring company...and I'm a customer for life!! Please recognize and reward Mike And Josh for them saving me on Saturday as my security system had no power and my smoke alarm had been beeping for hours. These men deserve kudos. .if you are looking fir honest and highly qualified electrical work. This is where to go. I'm thankful and grateful. Bob is now an instructor ..I'm happy to know future electricians are being schooled and trained by him. Thanks to you all

Wally Johns

01:31 11 Jan 25

Good work and very polite guys.

Rebecca RB

01:03 21 Oct 24

This company literally saved us! We had some electrical issues discovered that were rather alarming and created an issue with the garage door opener completely lost power as well as our outdoor dusk to dawn lighting and the interior garage lights. Mike the electrician came to the rescue! He listened to the issues in my non electrical language (haha) translated it and solved everything with confidence! Knowledgeable, Friendly, prompt, professional and efficient! Highly recommended! Will definitely call for future needs!

luci redmond

15:28 12 Oct 24

Great customer service & a job well done!

Samuel Heffner

17:04 14 Aug 24

I called TIO Electric because a friend referred them and they did not disappoint. I had an issue and it was rough identifying the source of the problem. Miguel and Conrad worked together to identify and solve the problem quickly. As a services based business it was extremely important to get the repair done quickly and the team stayed to ensure the job was done before they left. I expected to have to schedule another visit due to the complexity of the case, but they understood I needed to be back up and running as soon as possible and got the job done in just a few hours. They were very professional and personable and the cost was in line with what I expected.Update 8/14/24: TIO helped me again. This time with an issue I was having at my home. Marcus was very nice and knowledgable and was able to identify the problem and make the repair in quick time. I had a secondary issue I wasn't too worried about, but Marcus took care of that as well. These guys know what they're doing. Still highly recommend.They did a great job. I would definitely recommend them for projects big and small.

Caren Zellmer

12:46 03 Jul 24

Excellent service!! Marcus has been to our house a couple of times and completed the work doing an AMAZING job. He was very polite, professional and explained every process to us. His work was also completed in a timely manner. It is very rare to find anyone with great work ethic anymore! This company is very lucky to have him. We would definitely recommend and use Turn It On Electric again.

Bob

14:42 10 Jun 22

They were on time, clean, friendly, professional and did an amazing job. I would have to say that the price was fair considering the amount of work done. Highly recommend Turn It On Electrical!