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What’s Causing Your Lights to Flicker—and When to Call an Electrician

According to the most recent statistics compiled by the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA), “electrical distribution or lighting equipment was the leading cause of home fire property damage” between 2016 and 2020. During these years, the association estimated that electrical/lighting-related fires caused an average of “30,740 residential fires, 390 deaths, 1,090 injuries, and $1.4 billion in direct property damage annually.”

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Tallahassee Storm Season: How to Protect Your Home’s Electrical System

Tallahassee’s weather is heating up, and we’re entering the cusp of our storm season. As such, it’s a good time to reflect on how badly our area was walloped by storms in 2024. On May 10th, a line of severe thunderstorms packed with tornado-force winds caused enough damage to warrant the governor’s issuance of a state of emergency declaration. Over the ensuing days, additional storms caused more damage, delaying the restoration of widespread power outages. An assistant Tallahassee city manager noted that a “record-breaking number of homes will need an electrician and repairs” among the city’s extensive damage.

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Electrical Panel Upgrade in Tallahassee—Do You Need One?

Your electrical panel is the heart of your home’s electrical system and should seamlessly power all its electronics. If not, you may need to consider upgrading your electrical panel. Even if you’re not experiencing noticeable problems with your home’s electronics, your electrical panel may still need an upgrade. Much like a human heart, the effective ongoing daily operation of the electrical panel can be compromised by aging, environmental factors, birth (manufacturing) defects, excess demand, and other issues. And, like the heart, some inherent or emerging problems with the panel may not become apparent until they affect energy or cause damage.

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