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Making Contact with an Electrician in Arlington, Virginia

My friend, Denise, has a strong interest in things paranormal, which means that we often venture into haunted houses and visit with psychics, mediums, and fortune tellers. Personally, I’m not a believer, but I keep an open mind, and we usually manage to have some fun in the process.

We scheduled an appointment with a medium in Arlington, Virginia, who’d been recommended by a friend of Denise’s. Besides Denise and me, Madame Blotsky and two other clients sat at a large, round table. The room was dimly lit, with tiny, recessed lamps in the walls emitting a faint, orange glow.

Madame Blotsky began by telling us that consultations were usually private but, due to an unforeseen death in her family, she had to see us all at once. The two clients thanked her for allowing them to see her, as they both had urgent psychic-type needs. I had to wonder about the “unforeseen death.” You would think that a psychic would be better informed about such events occurring.

One of the clients was concerned about visitations in her dreams from a family member who was recently deceased. As Madame Blotsky concentrated, the wall lights grew brighter, then dimmed, off and on, as if the room were breathing. The lights stabilized and the large piece of crystal before her lit with a white-green glow. I was wondering when the last time was that she had an Arlington electrician check out the electrical system.

The relative, Madame Blotsky explained, was concerned about a new romantic relationship the client was involved in. She wasn’t saying that the guy was no good, just warning her to be careful, and that she didn’t want her to be hurt. The client got pretty emotional about this, and we understood why private appointments were preferred. Madame Blotksy didn’t seem to be at all concerned about her lighting dimming on and off, and I’m sure the thought of calling an electrician in Arlington was the last thing on her mind.

Next up was a young man who was looking for a “large amount” of money lost somewhere in his house. He didn’t provide any details, which was fine by me. Let her work for the money, right? Again, the lights brightened and dimmed, died, and the crystal glowed. Still, no indication from the Madame that she would be getting onto the Internet and searching for electrician Arlington VA to find a local Arlington electrician to take care of her electrical problems.

“I see a sofa,” she said, looking into the crystal. “A green sofa. Does this mean anything to you?”

“The sofa!” the man exclaimed. “I donated that sofa to a charity two weeks ago. It was old, I hated it. I’ve got to get it back!” He almost knocked over his chair as he left.

“And you, young man?” she asked. “What do you wish to know?”

“I only have one question,” I said.

“Yes?” she asked.

“My question is: Have you heard of Certified Electrical Technologies?”

She squinted, trying to understand.

“Certified Electrical Technologies are licensed electricians in Arlington, Virginia. I ask because I think you may have some electrical problems.”

“Problems?”

“The lighting seems to ebb and flow. That’s not a good sign. It could be due to electric surges.”

“The lights dim because of the psychic energy I am harnessing,” she said defensively.

“That may well be, but you should play it safe and schedule an electrical safety assessment. There’s no charge at all for this service. Whether it’s home electrical rewiring, electrical upgrades, electrical circuits, interior lighting, surge protectors or whole house surge protectors, they’ll check it out and make sure everything’s safe.”

“And it’s free, this electrical safety assessment?”

“Sure. After all, people come to you for answers, right? For residential electrical concerns, you should consult Certified Electrical Technologies, an experienced electrician in Arlington, Virginia. And their work is guaranteed.”

The crystal beamed brighter than ever. She looked into it, and then back to me, and smiled. “The spirits have spoken. I will contact Certified Electrical Technologies today.”

If you need any electrical work in Arlington, please don’t hesitate to contact us at:

Certified Electrical Technologies
1001 N Fillmore St, Arlington VA 22201
703-269-9875
visit our website http://www.certifiedelectricaltechnologies.com/electrician-arlington-va/

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Electrical Safety Issues – Finding an Electrician in Bethesda, Maryland

Denise and I only had a short time to find housing after our landlord informed us that he’d sold the house we were renting. We managed to find a very modest rental home in the Bethesda, Maryland that was available right away and was located conveniently from both our job sites.

Another factor in choosing this rental was cost. Housing in the Bethesda, Maryland area is very expensive. We lucked out in finding something relatively cheap, but sometimes, as they say, you get what you pay for.

Denise searched for locations and did the initial walk-through and signing, so I didn’t see the house until we began moving in our belongings. A few things caught my eye immediately. There was a scarcity of electrical outlets, for one thing. Incredibly, there was no GFCI outlet near the bathroom sink, so I would have to charge my razor to use the bathroom mirror. Most glaring of all was the kitchen. The oven was plugged into an extension cord that ran through the counter cupboards and into an outlet across the room. Pretty shoddy electrical work, I thought. I really hoped the owner was planning on calling a licensed Bethesda electrician to do some work before we moved in.

Well, the landlord never called an electrician in Bethesda before we moved in, so we made the best of these and other shortcomings, and settled in to our new abode. I tried to remember to charge my razor, and Denise had to reorient her cooking process, unplugging one appliance to use another. The ceiling fan and bath fans didn’t work properly, but we just dealt with it.

By the way, all of these electrical issues were brought to the attention of our landlord. However, he was a lawyer, and his rental units were just a side income he’d cultivated. We usually dealt with his wife, who was a nice lady, but informed us that they just couldn’t afford any electrical renovations at that time.

One night things came to a head when Denise got out of bed because she thought she smelled smoke. Blurry-eyed, we traced a faint burning smell to a kitchen wall. It smelled like plastic smoldering. Afraid that we had a slow-burning electrical fire in the wall, we dialed 911 and a fire truck was dispatched. The fireman told us to keep the circuit off until a electrician in Bethesda, Certified Electrical Technologies, could inspect it the next day.

We contacted the landlord the next day, and he was genuinely concerned about our situation, but he left it up to us to help in resolving the problem. He asked us to contact an electrician in Bethesda, Maryland and provide him with an electrical bid. He would take it from there.

We researched electrician Bethesda MD on the internet, we found Certified Electrical Technologies on the first page, and since they did such a great job when they came out, we decided to call them again. We discovered, too, that they’ve been in business since 1979, and had licensed electrical representation throughout Maryland and Virginia. They had a very good reputation, had several favorable comments from satisfied customers, and provided free electrical bids. When we called, they understood the urgency of the situation and arranged an electrical service call almost immediately.

Jim, the Bethesda electrician from the Certified Electrical Technologies office in Bethesda, Maryland, performed a thorough electrical safety assessment. He traced the wiring and informed us that the circuit not only included the kitchen and half the living room outlets, but also the power for the garage and outside lights. He recommended a full home electrical rewiring job. In addition to the electrical rewiring, he also noted the need for having additional electrical outlets installed, including one for the bathroom sink area.

The landlord was as good as his word and paid for the electrical rewiring. I don’t have to worry about charging my razor or hooking it up to an extension cord when I forget, and Denise can run more than one appliance at a time when she’s cooking. Our quality of life has been improved been greatly improved, thanks to Certified Electrical Technologies.

If you need any electrical work in Bethesda, please don’t hesitate to contact us at:

Certified Electrical Technologies
4938 Hampden Ln, Bethesda , MD 20814
301-263-6530
visit our website electrician Bethesda MD

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Electrical Safety Tips – Ask Your San Diego Electrician

Electricity powers the world we live in. We use it to power our refrigerator, wash our clothes, clean our dishes, and light our homes and much more. With its increased use, however, there is also an important level of safety to maintain. Any electrician in San Diego CA will surely have a few stories of electricity gone wrong, and it’s up to you to make sure you don’t end up as one. By following just a few rules and guidelines, you can greatly increase the safety of yourself and your home against an electrical mishap.
Be Aware
One of the best ways to stay safe around electricity is to be aware of what is around you. If you are outside, always look above you to see if there are any power lines, especially if you are climbing or doing work up high. Be especially careful of using any electricity when near water. This can be very dangerous, so make sure you do not use any electrical items too close to a water source. For additional awareness, just be familiar with the way things are supposed to work. If you begin to experience unusual outages or brownouts, you should contact a licensed electrician San Diego CA, such as CLD Electric, to perform an electrical safety assessment.
Install Electrical Protection
There are several devices that protect your home and electrical system that will give you some added safety and peace of mind. Many homeowners glance over these, but your local electrician San Diego CA, CLD Electric, installs this type of system every day. One of the most common upgrades is the installation of GFI electrical outlets. In fact, these outlets are now required in most states as part of the electrical code. GFI outlets help to protect your electrical system in areas near water, such as the bathroom. If, for example, you are using your hair dryer and accidentally drop it into the sink, your GFI outlet will cut power to the outlet so that you are not injured.
Another great way to add additional electrical safety to a home is with whole house surge protectors. This installation, which can be part of an electrical panel upgrade, adds a surge protection unit directly to the main electrical panel of your home. Under normal circumstances, the electricity flows through the surge protector as if nothing was there. In the event of a power surge, a whole house surge protector will act as a barrier, thereby stopping the dangerous levels of electricity from entering your home and damaging your electronics. This helps increase the lifespan of your appliances, while reducing the risks of electrical fire and other electrical emergencies. CLD Electric, your local electrician in San Diego, can install a whole house surge protector in your home or business. To find their website, you can do a quick web search for electrician San Diego CA.
Don’t Skip Important Electrical Upgrades
Whether it means having your ceiling fans replaced, outlets replaced, or a complete home rewiring, electrical upgrades are crucial to the safety of your home. This is especially true if you live in or buy an older home. Because electrical technologies were not nearly as advanced as they are today, many older homes are not anywhere near to today’s electrical codes. Your wiring may be old, worn out or improperly insulated. As a result, there could be many easily fixed fire hazards right within your walls.
If you have any doubt about the safety of your electrical system, don’t hesitate to call an San Diego electrician from San Diego to do some electrical troubleshooting and a quick electrical safety survey. After a quick look around, they will be able to tell you if there are any necessary changes or upgrades. If any work is needed, CLD Electric, a very knowledgeable San Diego electrician, will happily provide you with a project summary and electrical estimate for the work required to make your electrical system as safe as possible.

If you need any electrical work in San Diego, please don’t hesitate to contact us at:

CLD Electric
1666 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109
(619) 638-0228
visit our website electrician in San Diego CA

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A Big Remodel Project for a Germantown Electrician

I paid a visit to my friend Jeremiah in January. We hadn’t seen each other in months. Jeremiah is a construction worker and works long hours throughout the summer, often seven days a week. In the winter, he usually has more time on his hands, but he’d recently bought a house – a fixer-upper, he said – outside of Germantown, Maryland, and he was busier than ever fixing it up.

The wooden steps wobbled as I made my way to the porch. Some of the planks on the porch were rotted and all needed painting. I pressed the doorbell several times, but there was no response, so I knocked and Jeremiah soon appeared at the door. I thought to myself: I bet Jeremiah could use an experienced electrician in Germantown to fix that doorbell.

“Does your doorbell work?” I asked.

“It’s on my list. Pretty far down, actually; number seventy-three, I believe. Come on in and I’ll give you the tour.” I noticed that he had to push his shoulder into the door and pull up on the knob to fit the door into place.

“This is the living room. It’s a little bare, but eventually I’ll sand and stain the floor. Isn’t that chandelier pretty? I wouldn’t walk under it, if I were you. It’s just hanging by wires. That’s number thirty-two on the list.” Again, the thought of him needing a licensed Germantown electrician came to my mind.

“I’m going to make this the laundry area,” he said, pointing out a small pantry area off the kitchen. “Have to run some wiring in there, though. Half the outlets in the kitchen don’t work. The ones that do are kind of spotty. Probably have to redo all of them.” Okay, I thought to myself, I’m going to tell him about Certified Electrical Technologies, a very knowledgeable electrician Germantown MD.

“And how high on the list is that?” I asked.

“Pretty high. Say, do you want some coffee? I’ve got a full pot ready to go.”

“Sure. Coffee sounds good.” He flipped a switch and the pot began wheezing..

“Okay, I saved the best for last,” he announced. We walked down the hall and stood at a door. “This is the home theatre room.” The door swung open to reveal a bare, narrow room. “Now, you have to use your imagination. Picture a 60’foot big screen TV, lots of components, including an awesome surround-sound system; I’m thinking a couple hundred watts. What do you think?”

“Dude, I hate to point out the obvious, but this room only has one outlet.”

“Yeah, I know. I may have to run some more extension cords.”

Suddenly, a smoke detector began chirping in the kitchen. You could smell smoke coming from the coffee pot outlet. Jeremiah disabled the smoke detector and unplugged the pot.

“Wow. The wire is hotter than the coffee!” he laughed.

“Alright, my friend, you asked me what I thought, and I’ll tell you. You need a good electrician. I know an electrical contractor right here in Germantown, Maryland: Certified Electrical Technologies. I don’t have their phone number with me right now, but you can do a search on your laptop for electrician Germantown MD, and they’ll be on the first page of Google.

“I know that you’re a Renaissance Man when it comes to plumbing, masonry, etc., but you want an expert when it comes to electrical work. Certified Electrical Technologies has been in business since 1979. They guarantee their work, and they’ll give you a free estimate. Like I say, they’re a licensed Germantown electrician, and they’re electrical contracting company is right here in Germantown, Maryland. What do you say?”

“I suppose you’re right. It would be a shame to put all that work into fixing up the place and then lose it all in a fire. I guess a man has to know his limitations.”

“Good man. If you can salvage any of that coffee, I’ll take some now. Then show me again how you’re going to set up that home theatre room after your new Germantown electrician helps you out with all those new outlets.” “One coffee coming up!” he beamed, as if a burden had been lifted. Sometimes a little help from a friend is all you need.

If you need any electrical work in Germantown, please don’t hesitate to contact us at:

Certified Electrical Technologies
13017 Wisteria Dr., Germantown, MD 20874
301-825-8182
visit our website certifiedelectricaltechnologies.com/electrician-germantown-md

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Looking High and Low for an Electrician in Great Falls, Virginia

I’m a private investigator, specializing in missing persons cases. Most times, people will call or come to the office to initiate a case. I was surprised to find an inquiry while going through my morning mail. After all, it’s not the quickest way to find someone. Not only that, they wanted me to discuss the case with me that afternoon at their residence. What private investigator makes house calls? Fortunately for them, I had some free time. I grabbed my hat and trench coat and was soon on my way to Great Falls electrician, Virginia.

The client lived in an, old house built in the late 1800’s. I knocked, and an elderly woman motioned for me to step in. I followed her into a darkened drawing room filled with antiques. It was like stepping back into an earlier century.

“Please forgive the lack of lighting,” she said. “Our electricity went out four days ago. It’s an older house, you know. It probably needs some electrical upgrading. My husband, James, has been gone ever since in search of an electrician in Great Falls VA.”

“It shouldn’t take four days to find an Great Falls electrician in Virginia,” he said. “Let’s start from the beginning. Did he do a search on the internet for electrician Great Falls VA?”

“You don’t understand, young man,” she responded. “We don’t want just any Great Falls electrician. We want someone who’s competent, honest in their business dealings, and who won’t take advantage of us financially.”

“Well then why didn’t he just call around from the phone book to find an electrician in Great Falls, Virginia? It would have saved a lot of time and effort.”

“We seldom use the telephone, sir. I guess that we’re old-fashioned, but when we wish to speak with someone, we prefer to see the person with whom we are speaking. If you’ve never met a person, how can you determine his character over the phone? That’s why James had to search for an electrician in Great Falls, Virginia, and that’s why I wanted to meet you face-to-face. Now, can you help?”

“Yes, I can. If you’re seeking a professional, honest electrician in Great Falls, Virginia, who won’t take advantage of you, there’s only one choice, and that’s Certified Electrical Technologies.”

“You sound quite certain,” she said, with the amused smile elders reserve for brash youth.

“I am certain. Certified Electrical Technologies have been in business since 1979. They require background checks on all of their electricians. They also provide free electrical bids and lifetime warranties on their work.”

“Whose lifetime?” she asked.

“Let’s just say for the life of the house. As long as this home is standing, the work that they provide for it will be under warranty.”

“Well, you make a compelling case. You know, we don’t really use much electricity. We don’t have overhead lights, or TV’s or most appliances. Would they still be willing to help, do you think?”

“Small jobs or large ones, Certified Electrical Technologies, your local Great Falls electrician, can help.”

“You know, maybe some brighter overhead lighting would be beneficial. Our eyes aren’t getting any stronger, you know. Could they help if we wanted to add some things?”

“Sure. Home rewiring, interior lighting, new electrical circuits, new electrical outlets, service heavy ups, surge protectors, remodels, ceiling fans: Certified Electrical Technologies does it all.”

“That’s wonderful. But you haven’t answered my question. I asked if you could help me. I meant can you help find my husband, James?”

“Oh, sure. I’ll just need a description of James and his vehicle description.”

“Oh, we don’t drive. He’s on foot. He couldn’t have gotten far.”

“Okay. Thanks for the tip.”

“Thank you for the tip about a dependable Great Falls electrician, Certified Electrical Technologies. Here, I’ll give you our wedding picture; it’s our most recent picture. Oh – he doesn’t have that much hair anymore, so please keep that in mind when you’re giving out his description!”

If you need any electrical work in Great Falls, please don’t hesitate to contact us at:

Certified Electrical Technologies
9893 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, VA 22066
703-955-4629
visit our website electrician Great Falls VA

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A Late Night Search for an Electrician in Herndon VA

I was burning the midnight oil, doing some internet research in regard to a missing person case (my specialty), when the lights flickered off and on. It was a rainy night in Herndon, Virginia. A sensible person would be doing this research in the comfort of their home, but – call me old-fashioned – I prefer to work in an office, away from domestic distractions.

The phone rang. I let it ring twice before answering, “Private Investigations.”

There was a long pause. Then a voice said, “Hello?”

“Hello,” I answered. “May I help you?”

“I’m sorry. I was waiting for beep. Are you actually there at this hour?”

“Yes, sir,” I answered patiently. “I’m a real person speaking with you in real time. How can I help?”

“Well, this is very encouraging. I’d expected an answering service or a machine. Listen, I need you to help me find someone.”

“That’s my specialty. Who are you trying to find?”

“It’s not a who; it’s a what. I’m trying to find an electrician Herndon VA VA. I need a good one. I’m not having any luck on my own.”

You get all kinds of requests in this business, but this was a new one. What’s so difficult about locating an electrician Herndon VA? I could’ve told him to consult the Yellow Pages. Look under Contractors, Electrical. Start with the A’s and keep going. Or, I could have suggested going onto the web and doing a search for: electrician Herdon VA.

But I didn’t. Instead, I simply said, “Certified Electrical Technologies.”

There was a pause. “That’s it? But you don’t even know what kind of work I need done.”

“Doesn’t matter,” I replied nonchalantly. “The answer is still Certified Electrical Technologies. Residential electrical or commercial electrical, big or small; they do it all. Electrical troubleshooting, interior lighting, outdoor lighting, electric generator installs; you name it. Look no further if you want a competent electrician Herndon VA.”

“Actually, Certified Electrical Technologies is one of the electrical contracting companies on my list. It’s just so confusing. I asked people that I know. I’ve checked with the Better Business Bureau. I’ve researched it online. But how do I know who will do a good electrical job for a fair price? That’s why I called you. Can you help me find an honest, professional electrician in Herndon Virginia?”

“You don’t need to be a professional sleuth to find an honest, professional electrician in Herndon, Virginia. It’s right there on the Certified Electrical Technologies website: Free estimates; Lifetime warranty on their work. Does that tell you something about their honesty and professionalism? And they’ve been in business since 1979.”

“I’m starting to feel better about this.”

“You should. And all of the Certified Electrical Technologies electrician in undergo a background check, wear uniforms and carry a company ID.”

“That sounds very professional,” the caller admitted. “So, do you run the background checks? Is that why you’re so familiar with the Certified Electrical Technologies electrician in Herndon, Virginia?”

“I’m sorry, sir,” I replied coolly. “That information would be confidential.”

“Of course, of course,” the caller said. You know, I’d like to speak with someone from Certified Electrical Technologies as soon as possible. Do you know what time they open tomorrow?”

“Why wait?” I asked. “You can call Certified Electrical Technologies twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. And when you call, a real, live person will pick up the phone. A real person will speak with you in real time, and you can set up an appointment for an electrician in Herndon VA to help you out.”

“Just like you!”

“Just like me,” I agreed. “Only this person will be better versed than myself at all the services Certified Electrical Technologies can provide.”

“I’m going to call right now. Thanks for everything.”

I hung up and the lights flickered again. If only everyone used this electrician in Herndon VA, Certified Electrical Technologies, I thought, the world would be a better place.

If you need any electrical work in Herndon, please don’t hesitate to contact us at:

Certified Electrical Technologies
478 Elden St., Herndon, VA 20170
703-539-5059
visit our website certifiedelectricaltechnologies.com/electrician-herndon-va

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Thinking About Choosing an Electrician in Leesburg VA?

Unfortunately, for a lot of home owners, the recent recession has forced them to allow their lenders to foreclose on their homes. Fortunately, for those seeking to buy a home, the recession has generated a surplus of available housing at a fraction of the original cost. Such is the case in the housing market in Leesburg, Virginia.

Our plan was to purchase a home as a rental property. We (my wife and I) scoured foreclosure listings, noted the properties which we considered to be in good neighborhoods, checked the exteriors, and then arranged for showings.

The house we bought was only thirty years old, but had sustained a lot of damage, whether by vandals while vacant by or the previous owners, I don’t know. Plumbing fixtures, pipes, even the toilet had been removed. My main concern, however, was with the amount of electrical work that was required.

A friend who was a retired electrician Leesburg VA, did a walk-through with me prior to purchase, and pointed out that an electrical safety assessment would be in order. This was apparent to him by the exposed wiring from light fixtures and outlets. He enlightened me to the fact that even though safety inspections are required, corners are still cut on materials and the quality of work.

I asked if he could recommend an electrician Leesburg VA whom he would trust to do an electrical safety assessment and, without hesitation, he recommended Certified Electrical Technologies, a licensed electrician Leesburg VA.

Certified Electrical Technologies has been in business since 1979, and are skilled in both residential electrical and commercial electrical operations. Most important to me, they guarantee their electrical work.

It was easy to schedule an electrical safety assessment. The electrician listened to my concerns, then he went about his business, thoroughly examining each room, as well as the lines running outside the house and the backyard area. He confirmed what my friend had told me, showing me how old wiring had been used to cut costs, electrical wiring which was now becoming frayed.

The electrician from Leesburg VA provided a written estimate that included house electrical rewiring, electrical conduit replacement, and installation of additional electrical outlets. He suggested replacing the ceiling fixtures with ceiling fans for energy efficiency, and strongly recommended installation of additional smoke detectors throughout the house. I never felt that he was “up-selling” services; rather, he explained his reasoning behind each suggestion, pointing out which services were critical.

I’d explained to him that we were renting the property and, as we walked in the backyard, told him my plans for adding some fencing and landscaping in front and back. He made some suggestions for outdoor lighting which, both from a security and aesthetic perspective, made a lot of sense. He helped me picture some possibilities additional lighting would provide, which cast some light (sorry) on how I might approach the vague landscaping ideas that I had.

I wish that my wife had been there, but I did my best to explain the electrical safety assessment and the Leesburg electrician recommendations. His detailed notes on the estimate were very helpful in jogging my memory.

“Certified Electrical Technologies sound like a valuable resource,” was her quick assessment, and I felt exactly the same way. We still ended up doing a little additional research on the company, and customer feedback online only reinforced my experience. And we felt obliged to bring in a couple more electrical contractors for comparison sake, but their representatives didn’t come close to the level of professionalism demonstrated by CET’s Leesburg electrician.

Certified Electrical Technologies started our project a week later, and everything worked out fine; no hidden costs, no unpleasant surprises. As my wife said, they’re an invaluable resource.

“If you need any electrical work in Leesburg, please don’t hesitate to contact us at:

Certified Electrical Technologies
319 E Market St, Leesburg VA 20175
703-777-5651
visit our website electrician in Leesburg VA

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Desperately Needing to Find an Electrician from McLean VA

My name’s Sam. I hack things, it’s what I do. I have a nice house in McLean, VA that I run my security consulting business from, but lately it’s been having some. issues. Electrical issues to be precise. Thus begins my tale. I woke up two weeks ago to the lights in my bathroom flashing on and off. I realized then that I needed an electrician McLean, STAT. I started in the yellow pages, looking up every electrician in McLean, VA I could find. I called a couple of them, but they didn’t seem too keen on the idea of “just a couple-a lights flash in'” being worth their time. I did have one company, Certified Electrical Technologies, that was extremely courteous and offered to come out and take a look at it, and while one of their qualified electrician McLean was troubleshooting the issue, he would also be able to give me a free home electrical safety assessment. It sounded pretty good, but I wasn’t sure just yet.
The flashing bathroom lights stopped but then other things started to go wrong. I was using my coffee grinder the next morning (have you ever met a computer geek that doesn’t need caffeine? I haven’t) and it blew a fuse in the kitchen. Later that afternoon my server room started having brownouts. It looked like I was going to need some electrical outlets replaced. I knew it was getting serious, so I thought about calling around the electrician McLean circuit again.
“Wait a minute, I’m a computer guy, why don’t I put those skills to work on this issue,” I thought. So I decided to put my skills to work and fired off a quick web search for electrician McLean. Well what do you know, look who was at the top of the search list: Certified Electrical Technologies. I decided to dig a little deeper and see what sort of reviews they had. Several patterns popped out at me with the reviews I was reading:
“.CET stands by their work. Their lifetime guarantee assures me that they know what they’re doing.”
“Certified Electrical Technologies are the only McLean VA electricians I would trust to work on my custom 5,000 sq ft house’s wiring. They did some custom lighting and outdoor lighting for my a whole back. They know their stuff.”
“.CET’s electricians are all certified and hand-selected after a rigorous, and thorough, background screening on each of their McLean electricians.”
These guys were starting to sound better and better, so I called them back. I explained my situation to the knowledgeable young lady on the phone and she said they could send someone out almost immediately. I liked the sound of that; quick service from a McLean electrician is definitely a big plus in my book. As I was scheduling the appointment a thought occurred to me. I have several friends who have horror stories about hiring a great company, only to find out they subcontracted some of their work out and the contractors weren’t nearly as professional, causing all kinds of problems. I mentioned this to the scheduler and she assured me that all the electricians from McLean that CET sends out are actual employees who are licensed and insured, no subcontractors here. That’s great! I scheduled my appointment for the next morning.
When the CET electrician showed up, I was very impressed. He was well-mannered, respectful, clean (nothing annoys me more than to have a worker track dirt and grease all over my house), and extremely knowledgeable. He followed me through the house, asking questions, taking notes the whole time, while I showed him the problems I was having. He was impressed with my server room and asked questions about what kind of equipment I was running and if I’d been having any issues with the power in that room. I told him about the brownouts and he made some more notes and then had me take him to the main power box outside.
After a few minutes examining the panel and adjusting some of his calculations, this knowledgeable CET McLean electrician explained to me what had been causing the problems and what steps would have to be taken to fix it. I would need some aluminum wiring replacement, a whole house surge protector, GFI electrical outlets in the bathroom, and some electrical rewiring. The best part? He explained everything in terms I could understand. That was fantastic, and showed that this certified McLean electrician knew his business. It takes a special skill set to explain highly technical concepts to someone not versed in the lingo; believe me, I know. It took me a few years in the computer industry before I was able to talk to non-computer geeks in ways they could understand me and not glaze over. The CET electrician did just that. I have a rudimentary knowledge of electronics, but by the time he was done explaining what needed to be done I knew I had chosen the right electricians for the job.
Four days later and they were done; it turned out that all of my equipment had been drawing too much power for too long and had finally deteriorated things enough to where I was having cascading failures. With upgraded wiring and a brand-new panel upgrade I was back in business. And let me tell you, each of those electricians from Certified Electrical Technologies was professional, knowledgeable, and best of all – they cleaned up their mess each day when they were done. I will definitely recommend CET to anyone that needs an electrician in McLean, VA.

If you need any electrical work in McLean, please don’t hesitate to contact us at:

Certified Electrical Technologies
1390 Chain Bridge Rd., McLean,VA 22101
703-547-8186
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All About Solar Power – Your Pasadena Electrician

With all of the information circulating around about renewable energy sources, it can be hard to keep everything straight. One of the most common sources of renewable energy actually comes from the sun, and is harvested with solar panels. The most common solar panel converts raw sunlight into electricity through the use of photovoltaic cells. These solar panels can be found in fields dedicated to their use. One of the most attractive things about solar panels, however, is that they can be installed directly onto your home by an electrician in Pasadena CA. This is becoming more and more common, as people are looking for ways to be more environmentally friendly, self-sustainable and reduce their monthly electric bills.

Installing and Using Solar Panels

There are two different ways to connect solar panels to your home. You can either connect them to a battery array that will store the power for you, or hook them directly into the existing electrical grid. Both methods have their pros and cons, which you can discuss with an electrician in Pasadena CA, such as The Electric Connection.

One of the great things about having your own energy storage array is that you have reserve power if there is an outage. An electrician in Pasadena CA who specializes in solar panel upgrades will place a panel in the optimal position on their home. They will then connect the panel to a voltage controller, which helps to control the flow of electricity into the batteries. The battery array is then plugged into a power inverter that converts the electricity from DC current to AC current, so that it can be used in your home. This type of installation is typically used to power just a handful of essential appliances, lights etc. In the case of a power outage, you will have a few hours of electricity by smartly using the battery array to power your home lighting, and essential electrical circuits.

The method of installation that is the easiest for the end user to understand and use is by hooking the solar panel directly into the main power grid. The Electric Connection, or the Pasadena electrician that you have assisting you with your installation can actually connect your solar panel up so that it will feed the electricity back to the utilities company, rather than just to your home. This can work in one of two ways. Either you send everything you generate back to the electrical company, or you send anything in excess of what your battery array can handle back to the electric company. In either case, you receive credit for the energy you send, which can in turn lower your electric bills dramatically. This installation is slightly more involved, but only requires a minimal amount of home rewiring and/or electrical panel upgrade.

Regardless of the type of installation that you choose, adding a solar panel to your home is a great investment. Not only will you benefit from the peace of mind that you are using fewer fossil fuels to power your home, but you can even receive credit back for any excess energy that you create. To sweeten the deal, there are many state and national grants and tax credits that have been designed to assist people investing in renewable energy sources. Because of these tax credits, much of the cost of installation will come back to you on your tax returns. In just a few years, the majority of all solar panel installations will pay for themselves. If you are truly looking to increase your energy independence, and are interested in renewable energy sources, contact your Pasadena electrician today to talk about solar power.

If you need any electrical work in Pasadena, please don’t hesitate to contact us at:

The Electric Connection
556 S Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena 91105
(626) 710-4070
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Searching for a Top Rate Electrician Potomac, MD

My wife and I recently purchased our first home in Potomac, MD. It has a gorgeous view with a huge backyard, but unfortunately the yard itself is pretty, well, blah. Fortunately my wife has a green thumb, so she can do a lot to spruce the yard up with foliage and such, but since this is finally OUR home, we decided that we would like to do some custom lighting and water works.

Thus began our search for a good electrician in Potomac MD. Since we were new to the area, we decided to ask our neighbors who they recommended. We got some mixed feedback at first – don’t call these people; these Potomac electricians are okay, but they only do commercial electrical work; these electricians in Potomac hire contractors with no background screening; etc. It started to look like we would be doing this on our own until the gentleman four houses down recommended Certified Electrical Technologies, whom he felt were top-rate Potomac electricians. He said they have certified electricians, great prices, they do outdoor lighting, and they guarantee all their work for life. This sounded good to me, so I decided to dig a little deeper into this CET.

Sitting on the back porch with my laptop, I fired up my browser and ran a quick web search for “electrician Potomac MD”. It looked like this company, Certified Electrical Technologies, was at the top of the list and they had some really great reviews. I dug around on their website and found that they do background screenings on all of their employees and that each of their Potomac electricians was certified, licensed, and insured. They didn’t employ subcontractors and they had quick turnaround times for almost any job. I gave them a call.

They were able to send someone out the next morning and we went on a tour of the back yard and my wife and I shared with him the vision we had. The electrician Potomac MD from Potomac listened carefully, asking questions and taking copious notes of everything we told him we wanted to do. Then he made some suggestions and started laying out what sorts of things we would need to do; what kind of landscape lighting would look good and why, as well as where to put the landscape lights; how much wiring would need to be run, and where; what kinds of electrical outlets installed, etcetera .

He took us back through our yard and showed us all the different things we could do with it, incorporating our ideas and adding the experience of many years installing this kind of stuff in order to help us truly maximize the yard’s potential. He even gave us ideas for the porch, which didn’t need any electrical work, but his ideas would allow us to enjoy it even more when we were done. He didn’t treat us as customers; rather he shared our passion and enthusiasm as if he were an old friend of the family. That was the deciding factor on why we chose CET as our electrician Potomac MD.

He gave us a written estimate for the yard and then explained that when they started work, the certified electricians would also do a free home electrical safety assessment. That was great since we’d just bought the house, and while the pre-purchase home inspection hadn’t found any problems, it would be a nice piece of mind to have someone thorough and knowledgeable do a full assessment.

Two weeks later and we had a backyard that was gorgeous, with lighting that made it look like a park at night and fountains that gurgled so serenely I can spend hours out there just enjoying the sounds. We are so happy the folks at Certified Electrical Technologies were able to help us make that possible. They also gave us helpful tips on wiring and lighting for the new nursery we’ll be setting up shortly since we found out during the project that my wife is six weeks pregnant! Truly, you cannot ask for a better group of electricians in Potomac, MD than CET. Call them; you won’t be disappointed.

If you need any electrical work in Potomac, please don’t hesitate to contact us at:

Certified Electrical Technologies
9812 Falls Rd., Potomac, MD 20854
301-825-8225
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