Backup Generators & Solar Batteries

Last summer, during a stretch of triple-digit heat, a routine power outage left several Coachella Valley neighborhoods without electricity for hours. Air conditioners shut off, Wi-Fi dropped, and homes heated up fast. It was a reminder of how quickly a normal day can...

The Hidden Health Benefits of a Home Electrical Safety Check

Electrical safety quietly affects the comfort of your home. A yearly electrical checkup is an easy way to prevent issues before they show up and it brings peace of mind you can feel. A Simple Way to Prevent Electrical Fires Behind your walls, wires age. Connections...

Whole-Home Surge Protection: A Smart Shield for Your Desert Home

Whole-home surge protection keeps your appliances, A/C, and electronics safe from the tiny but frequent power spikes that happen every day. In the Coachella Valley, where air conditioners work overtime, these spikes are extremely common and can wear down expensive...

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Tripping Breakers

Tripping Breakers

Has this happened to you? You pop something into the microwave to heat, then the appliance turns on and immediately goes dark. Unless the GFCI outlet has tripped, the problem is likely an electrical short. Whether it’s in the actual electrical circuit or in an...

Perks and Pitfalls of Working From Home

Perks and Pitfalls of Working From Home

Now that your daily commute is basically the walking distance from your great room to your den, the many benefits of this new flexibility have also highlighted some common drawbacks. Your home’s wiring and electrical system. If in the past, you only worked from home...

Home Hub Up To Speed?

Home Hub Up To Speed?

Whether it’s doing flex time, full time, homeschooling kids or an uptick in zoom calls the home office is now the hub of daily life for most. Productivity is vital, but does your hardware and infrastructure measure up? Check out these solutions from Vintage Electric...

Eco-Friendly Tips With Low Costs and High Savings

Eco-Friendly Tips With Low Costs and High Savings

Most homeowners have weather-stripped their doors to maximize climate control, and have switched out traditional incandescent light bulbs with eco-friendly CFL models. Short of installing double paned windows or making other costly home improvements, what more can you...

Considering an Electric Vehicle?

Considering an Electric Vehicle?

Investing in an electric vehicle (EV) will reduce your carbon footprint resulting in less impact to the environment. Consideration should be given before purchasing an EV as to what charging might look like at home or on the road. The time it will take to charge an...

Electric Bill

Electric Bill

Shocked by your monthly electric bill? Take control of your energy! 7 Energy Saving Tips to Take Control of Your Electric Bill and Reduce Utility Bills…