D'Spain Sales and Service Blog : Posts Tagged ‘electrical panel’

The Benefits of Working with a Professional Electrician

Monday, January 6th, 2020

For many reasons, homeowners think they can perform more DIY solutions to their electrical systems than to their plumbing or HVAC systems. While we might not understand all of those reasons, we’re nonetheless concerned about this trend. Not only are some electrical problems more complicated and require more training than others, but they can also be much more dangerous when working on them improperly.

Today, we’re going to talk about the importance of utilizing professional electricians in Boerne, TX and how that can prevent problems ranging from minor inconveniences to health and safety concerns. We aren’t just telling you to hire a professional electrician for the heck of it, there are real dangers that can come from working on an electrical system without the proper training, equipment, certifications, and knowhow.

Still not convinced that your DIY electrical project might not be a good idea? Let us explain.

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Always Call a Professional Electrician Instead of Doing It Yourself

Monday, December 25th, 2017

profesional-electrical-servicesWe pride ourselves on our self-reliance here in Texas, especially in the country where people are used to doing things themselves. That tendency should never extend to electrical wiring, however. Whether you’re replacing an electrical outlet or running a new length of wire, it always pays to hire an electrician to do the job the right way. Why? There are a number of very strong reasons.

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Signs You Need an Electrician

Monday, December 11th, 2017

electrical-power-troublesYour home’s electrical system is arguably the most important part of it. Without it, modern life simply isn’t possible, as it’s required for everything from lights to heat to your computer system to your water heater and everything in between. When problems arise, it’s not just a matter of comfort or luxury. It can bring you home to a standstill, and possibly even create a safety issue as well.

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Is Your Home’s Electrical System Ready for Holiday Lighting?

Monday, October 19th, 2015

The holidays don’t start in December anymore, they start now with a smattering of Halloween lights that lead right into Thanksgiving decorations and the December holidays, including New Year’s. But you won’t be enjoying decorative lights a whole lot if you need miles of extension cords to get them lit and your inside lights are flickering as soon as your decorative lights come on. While we may be making light of things here, overloading your system or even overloading an outlet can be a serious safety risk. But the electrical experts from D’Spain Sales & Service, Inc., can help ensure that your home is ready for festivity!

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Do I Need to Upgrade My Fuse Box?

Monday, May 18th, 2015

As surrounded by technology as most of us are, it can be hard to believe that there are still homes that operate with a fuse box rather than an electrical panel. If you are a homeowner with an older home that still has a fuse box instead of circuit breakers, it is definitely worth your while to consider upgrading to an updated electrical panel for a few reasons. The main question we get is, is it necessary? Technically, no, it isn’t, but there are several factors that will make clear it’s in the best interest of you and your home to do so.

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