Terrell McCall

Can Having Smoke Detectors Save Lives?

“Smoke and poisonous gases are the leading causes of death in fires, and can kill a person long before the flames will." Mayor Jonathan Fritz, Fire Prevention Week 2010 Do you know that last year $6 billion worth of property was damaged due to home f... Read >

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) What's their Purpose?

You would have grown up seeing your grandparents often replace fuses or in recent times reset circuit breakers when there was a sudden voltage surge or current fluctuation in your homes. In generation next, these fuses and circuit breakers are fast re... Read >

Can Replacing Switches With Dimmers Save on My Energy Bill?

Want to enjoy a romantic dinner with your significant other at home while enjoying cost savings on your electricity bill at the same time? Sounds like a dream come true, doesn’t it? Well, this has been made possible thanks to the introduction of dimmer sw... Read >

Ceiling Fans- Can I Do-It-Myself?

There has been a major change in Atlanta’s environment due to rapid urbanization and growth of the city. Urban regions of the city produce as well as capture more heat, resulting in formation of a heat bubble around the city. All these changes have i... Read >

Smoke Detectors-Where Should They Be Installed?

The skyline in Atlanta, Georgia is becoming dynamic due to the numerous high-rises that are being constructed at an accelerated pace. Tall buildings are being constructed for commercial and residential purposes. In present day Atlanta, space has becom... Read >

Ensure your home is Electrically Grounded and Avoid Hazards

The recent report published by National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) showed that 38,300 home fires were reported in Atlanta, Georgia in the last 5 years, and that most of them could have been easily avoided if the homes were properly grounded. Th... Read >

While Remodeling My Home, Do I Need To Consider Rewiring?

Taking advantage of the recently introduced tax benefits for home renovation by the US government, many residents in Atlanta, Georgia are gearing toward giving their homes a new facelift. From adding additional space to dressing up the home with latest el... Read >

Can I Use Just Any Size Fuse or Circuit Breaker?

Our love for electrical gadgets is on the steady rise, and at the same time, there has also been an increase in the number of accidents caused due to the improper use of electricity. In Atlanta, Georgia properties worth thousands to millions of dollars ar... Read >

Can Space Heaters Be Hazardous?

Normally during the winter season fuel prices tend to rise and most residents in Atlanta, GA will be making use of space heaters to kill the chill. According to a report published by US Consumer Product Safety Commission (USCPSC), more than 25,000 residen... Read >

Is Your Electrical Contractor Licensed?

Have you recently purchased a new home in Atlanta, Georgia and do you now want to add ceiling fans or chandeliers to deck up the bed rooms? Or are living in an older home and are planning rewire the electrical? In both the above scenarios, the work should... Read >

The Importance of Having Your Panel Directory Labeled

Global warming has made Atlanta summers turn warmer and has made many residents opt for ceiling fan installation, but due to unlabeled panel directories, many homeowners pay extra money to Atlanta electricians in order to locate the right circuit to make ... Read >

Stop Using Higher Wattage A Bulb In Lighting Fixtures With A Lower Wattage Rating

From the power generation stations and the transmission lines to the electrical panel installed in your homes, everything has been carefully engineered to carry a designated amount of electric load safely. The electrical circuits in every home in Atlanta,... Read >

Recessed Lighting Improves the Lighting in Your Home

Energy efficient homes are finding many takers in the ever-expanding Georgian city of Atlanta. Besides their naturally good looks, these homes are cost efficient and require very little. So, it does not come as a big surprise that many buildings being con... Read >

Why Should I Consider Installing Security Lights?

Do you remember the movie “Home Alone" where a kid intelligently made use of lighting to fool the burglars and forced them to believe that the house was occupied even when the family was out on vacation? With crime rates steadily increasing in Atlanta... Read >

Surge Protectors-Can They Really Avoid Lighting Damage to My Electronics?

Did you know that in 2009, Atlanta, Georgia residents’ lost property worth $643.2 million due to electrical fires? Most of these fires started in homes due to the sudden voltage surge that damaged electronic equipment. Later, the entire electrical wir... Read >