Whether you purchase an X10 Home Automation or Homes Security Bundle from x10.com or design your own system using various components, the same basic setup steps will apply. Step 1: Know How It Works As you set up your X10 system, it will probably be helpful to understand the basics of how the components work […]
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Home Automation Options: What Sets X10 Apart
While there are many new names in the home automation world, X10 has been around for over half a century! The basic concept we started with decades ago still works, while we’ve of course ensured that compatibility continues while we adapt to the latest technology. If you’re new to X10 and wondering what sets us […]
Home Automation and Home Security You Can Afford
It’s no secret why X10 is leading the pack when it comes to affordable Home Automation and Home Security products! With easy setup, no annual fees, and top-rated features, X10 offers many Americans the possibility of having the kind of tech-savvy home that would previously have been beyond their reach. Whether you’re fascinated with the […]
X10 Home Automation Wall Switches: The Decorator Collection
In addition to lamp modules and appliance modules, the X10 Home Automation product line includes a wide variety of automated light switches. In this post, we’ll focus on the three wall switches in our decorator lineup. Decorator Dimmer Switch The WS12A Decorator Dimmer Switch is a simply but elegantly designed wall switch that coordinates with […]
D’Amico Electric: Safe & Innovative Electrical Solutions
Since 1994, D’Amico Electric has been bringing safe and innovative electrical solutions to homes and businesses in and around Westchester County, New York. From major commercial installations to minor residential repairs, virtually no project is too big or too small. Providing 24/7 emergency electrical services and offering annual and bi-annual service plans for all major […]
Keeping Kids Safe from Electrical Injuries
We can easily take electricity — and electrical safety — for granted. If we had someone building a bonfire in the middle of our living room, we’d definitely see the danger. But since electrical hazards are virtually invisible, we often forget that they exist. An estimated 53,000 electrical fires occur in American homes each year, […]
‘Tis the Season for House Fires
Each year, an average of 372,900 residential fires result in significant amounts of damage: • $7 billion in property losses • 13,125 injuries • 2,530 deaths The U.S. Fire Administration reported that in 2013, nearly half of all residential fires were caused by cooking. The next two leading causes of house fires were related to […]
It’s Time To Winterize Your Home, Part 3
Dreaming of a white Christmas — or whatever you celebrate and like about winter — is all fine and good, but preparing your home for that season is even more important. Whether you’re the DIY type or the hire-it-out-and-be-done-with-it type, here at D’Amico Electric, we want to encourage you to plan ahead and make sure […]
It’s Time To Winterize Your Home, Part 2
Getting your home ready for winter means more than changing out seasonal décor and rearranging your coat rack. In addition to cleaning out gutters and attending to potential outdoor electrical safety issues that we discussed in Part 1, you’ll want to deal with a few other potential hazards. Doing so will help you keep your […]
It’s Time To Winterize Your Home, Part 1
Fall means so much more than “Winter is coming!” The unmatched beauty of colorful leaves, the fragrant aromas of pumpkins and apples, the decadent flavors of a Thanksgiving feast — these sensory experiences should not be overlooked. And yet, they still do send us a gentle reminder that yes, winter is coming. Instead of letting […]