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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Electrical Panel Pointers

Electrical Panel Pointers

If your New Year’s Resolution is to become more organized in 2020, here is a great idea for safety sake! Label your electrical panel, confidently controlling all areas of your home or business with just the flip of a switch. Tidying up your panel is such a great idea that even Marie Kondo may want to get in on this…

Smoke Detector Alert

Smoke Detector Alert

The Smart 10-Year Smoke Detector is Catching On Of the many service calls Vintage Electric receives, a common one is to replace worn out or non-functioning smoke detectors. The good news is, there is a new Smokey on the market with a very long shelf life. We are now...

DIY – How To Install a Ceiling Fan

DIY – How To Install a Ceiling Fan

A ceiling fan is a must in a climate where temperatures are extreme creating an even room flow to improve comfort year-round, keeping you cool in the summer, and circulating heated air in the winter. Installing a ceiling fan is fairly simple if you have an existing...

Lights Deter Burglars

Lights Deter Burglars

Well-Lit Property Thieves will stake out a property that is dimly lit or hidden in shadows rather than one that is well-lit. Options for creating a light space that completely surround a property, while still allowing for beautiful accents of outdoor decor and...

Easy Outlet Makeovers

Easy Outlet Makeovers

Chances are you will be spending a lot more time indoors during the balmy days of summer, making this the perfect time to change up your view and modernize outlets and switches for aesthetics and functionality. You’ll be surprised at how much these simple upgrades can...

Spring Clean Power Safety Checklist

Spring Clean Power Safety Checklist

Spring is here and with it a whole host of things to do as you ready for the season. Your "To Do List" should also include a checklist of power chores. With an abundance of LED products and Smart Home technology changing the landscape in the way power is used, you’ve...