By Chuck Miller Construction Inc. February 12, 2011
Trax Electric has been my sole electrical contractor for almost 20 years. What more is there to say. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them. ...read more
The consumer often asks when hiring an electrician to work in their home or business "Are you a licensed electrician"? This is a good question but don't stop there. In the state of Idaho you are required to be licensed as an journeyman electrician to do electrical work for customers. So having "a licensed electrician" to do your electrical work is essential but it's not enough. There a few more questions that every consumer should ask before letting someone work in your home. Do you have Liability Insurance (both property damage and bodily injury) and Workman's Compensation Insurance? Liability Insurance would cover damages to your home or office if the Electrician did something that caused it to be damaged. Ask to see proof; a reputable contractor will have no problem producing a certificate of Insurance for both the Liability and workman's comp. Be aware that home owners are sued for injuries on their property. Most Home Owner Insurance Policies exclude outside contractors, so it is critical to make sure there is proper and adequate coverage. Don't be fooled by the contractor who says he doesn't need insurance because he is self-employed. I know this topic has been talked about numerous times in the past, but I think it's a good idea to bring it up again. Everybody is looking for a good deal in these tough economic times but don't put your home or family at risk for that good deal. Here are a few scenarios: You may have an out of work electrician that lives down the street, he works cheap but be aware of the risk. Yes, he has a license but that's not going to help you if something goes wrong. What about the electrician that works for a company that carries all the Insurances but you hire him to do side work? You are not under the umbrella of the company he works for and their Insurance Policy would not cover the work he preformed in your home. Low bids. Low bids can be a sign of an electrical contractor that is not insured or under insured. Today, insurance is a significant cost to any electrical project. A Contractor working without insurance can give you a low bid but will be putting you at great risk. Ask questions, ask for proof of insurances, ask about their experience, ask for references. There is more than price when it comes to hiring an electrician do work in your home. ...read more
By Same Day Electric September 22, 2010
What should I do if I lose power in my house, or business? The first thing is to ask yourself what was going on when you lost power. Did I have something plugged in that I haven't had plugged in for a while? Sometimes an appliance, or a piece of equipment can cause power failure. If you unplug the device and then reset the breaker, and the breaker holds then you have a bad piece of equipment or appliance. How do I reset my breaker? If you lose power to part of your Home or Business (not a complete power failure where you have no power at all anywhere), then you may have a breaker tripped. Tripped breakers will look like a breaker that has been turned half way off. Push the breaker all the way to off and then back to the on position. If the breaker does not reset than you need to call a electrician. The reason why your breaker won't reset is because you may have a short circuit in your wiring somewhere. Here at Same Day Electric, we train our electricians once a week in trouble shooting faulty wiring issues, panel equipment, and appliances. Our electricians are the best troubleshooters in the country. Not only because of our training, but because we trouble shoot hundreds of homes and business a year, we know what to look for. This not only saves you down time, it also saves you money. ...read more
By Same Day Electric September 22, 2010
Commercial wiring safety codes are set to protect people and property from electrical shock and fire hazards. Standard features are present in electrical wiring used to provide power in buildings and structures. Legislation from cities, local jurisdictions or states establishes regulations by adopting... ...read more
Taking any exam is intimidating, but when it is a certification exam it can be even more stressful. Succeeding on the master electrician exam is similar to doing well on other types of difficult tests. Most likely you already know all of the information that you need to in order to do well on the test... ...read more
