Electrical

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]