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When it comes to electrical work, whether it’s in older homes or for various projects, finding a reliable and reputable electrical contractor is of utmost importance. Electrical issues can pose safety risks and impact the functionality of a property, making it...
Selecting the right electrical contractor for your project is a critical decision that can significantly impact the success, safety, and efficiency of your electrical installations or repairs. Whether you’re planning a residential electrical upgrade, a commercial...
In recent years, the world of lighting has undergone a remarkable transformation with the advent of LED (Light Emitting Diode) technology. LED lighting has revolutionized the way we illuminate our homes, offices, and public spaces, offering a myriad of benefits that...
Welcome to Small Jobs Electric’s blog, where we prioritize your safety and well-being by providing essential electrical safety tips for homeowners. Electricity is a modern convenience that powers our homes, but it can also pose potential hazards if not respected and...
A 4 point electrical inspection is a type of home inspection that focuses specifically on the electrical systems of a property. This inspection includes a thorough evaluation of the main electrical service panel, the grounding system, the wiring, and the electrical...
Installing a hook up at your home for a travel trailer is a great way to be able to enjoy your trailer at any time, without having to worry about finding a campground or RV park. With your own hook up, you can have all the amenities of home while still enjoying the...
Thermal imaging, also known as infrared thermography, is a technology that allows for the non-destructive detection of heat patterns on a bus bar in an electrical panel. This technology is commonly used in the maintenance and inspection of electrical systems to...
A standard generator and an inverter generator are both types of portable power generators that can be used in the home, but they function differently and have different features. Let us discuss some of them here. To start with, a regular generator uses a mechanical...
Electrical Short Circuits – What are They? Why it Matters If you have been experiencing short circuits in your home and would like to understand the causes of such occurrences, you have come to the right place. Electrical short circuiting can be a huge inconvenience...
If you are thinking of purchasing a crystal chandelier and are beginning the process of finding the right chandelier for your home, you have come to the right place. In fact, although chandeliers have been around since the domination of Egypt as far back as 5000 years...
Insteon Goes Offline As those of you in the automated home arena have possibly just discovered, Insteon, a smart home company, has suddenly ceased operations. This may seem like a non-issue, however, for Insteon users this impact has been palpable. Unfortunately, the...
Do you know all of the many benefits to having outdoor lighting on your home? There are many! Outdoor lighting can include either landscape lighting or security lighting. So why should you have have outdoor lighting? Well, let’s get right into it! Enjoy a sneak peak...
Do you have a little one on the way? This is certainly an exciting time! While you may be focused on preparing clothes, toys and a nursery for your precious little bundle of joy, childproofing your home is always an important priority as well. Of course, safety gates...
Hazardous surge protectors??? Could it be that the very device we use to protect our home and electronics could be a potential cause of fires in the home? Well, in most cases, the surge protectors in your home are doing what they should do – protecting your...
So, what are the classic symptoms of an old electrical panel? Well, as mentioned above, flickering lights is an indicator that a system is overloaded, if not old. But to see if a breaker box is old, check out the list below: You Have a Fuse Box – While they may still...
The Florida Revenue Service’s 2019 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday begins May 31, 2019 and ends June 6, 2019. The bill was passed by Florida legislature and signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis to urge and assist members of the community to prepare for...
If you are like me, you like to get a good deal and a cheap electrician certainly sounds appealing. Many are just trying to save some money and feel that there’s no harm in hiring a cheap electrician. Well, is there? Consider this… At Small Jobs Electric, virtually...
When you have an electrical emergency, do you need an electrician or an Electric Utility Company? That is a good question! Unless it is a neighborhood outage or streetlight issue you will often need to call both the utility company AND an electrician. To be clear, you...
When many people think about Florida most just think about our beautiful beaches, however, there is so much more to see in our state. One of our treasures is the Edsion/Ford Estates in Fort Myers, Florida. This gem has always been of particular interest to us here at...
First of all, what is knob and tube wiring? Knob and tube wiring is the original wiring method used from the late 1800’s until approximately 1945. It is a system that involved stringing individual conductor insulated wire across porcelain insulators called “knobs.” It...
Avoid Electrical Accidents With electricity running throughout your home or business, making sure that your system is safe requires electrical expertise. According to statistics from the Electrical Safety Foundation International, electricity causes more than 51,000...
Protect Your Family with Alarms You Can Trust You never know when you’ll need a smoke or carbon monoxide detector, but if and when you do need one, it helps you rest easier knowing that it will work when called upon. Fortunately, you can now tie your detectors into...
If you are thinking about ways to beat the summer heat, you have probably been considering investing in a ceiling fan or two. If so, you may be wondering what to look for when shopping for one. The following is a few guidelines that will help you in choosing the right...
Hopefully, this will jog some of the reader’s memories of their parents or grandparents doing this. However, I was one that was confused by the whole process and reasoning behind changing your ceiling fan direction. I didn’t understand the importance and money-saving...
Most if not all companies have thought about having a cool and fun animated character to represent their business, but has anyone ever thought of who the first animated character was for electricity? We hadn’t, so we thought we would share some cool information with...
Identifying Genuine Murano Chandeliers with Small Jobs Electric as we Visit the Murano Factory in Venice, Italy I have always had a fascination with lighting, likely because my Dad was an electrician and I practically grew up in the trade. I have spent almost my whole...
How would you feel if you came up with an invention that completely revolutionized the way the whole WORLD operates yet someone else received the credit for it? Such is the case for one man named Nikola Tesla. Nikola was a brilliant but eccentric inventor who worked...
Let’s look at ways to help you lower your electricity bill. Did you know that millions of people unawarely spend more than they have to on their monthly electric bill? Why Is My Electric Bill So High? According to the Natural Resources Defense Council, “Always-on”...
Did you know that Florida is the lightning capital of the United States? To be specific, according to the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Science, lightning strikes and storms occur in Florida approximately 100 days out of the year. To put...
For the North, Atlantic region, hurricane season starts in June and lasts all the way to November. That means all of us in the Tampa Bay Area have 6 long months to continue our watch. It’s important to stay prepared during the entire hurricane season. There are...
Small Jobs Electric ® was established in the summer of 1986 by Thomas and Maria Houle. Tom worked as an electrical contractor in Boston, Massachusetts, until the couple decided to move to Florida. There was just something about warmer winters and sunnier skies that...
Q – What are the 3 warning signs that your Electrical panel might need to be replaced? Your panel is rusty or has a hole or holes in the top of the panel. Lights are constantly flickering and you are always having to push the reset button on your GFCI protected...