As many of us experience, the winter months can be quite a shock from our warm and bright summers, primarily due to the extended hours of darkness and the inclement weather we receive. People in our community tend to stay in more and are less observant about the comings and goings on your block. Like […]
READ MORE >In the spirit of the holidays, we at Haas & Sons wanted to share some tips with you about how you can reduce your electrical usage (and spending) during the winter months. In this day of age where energy efficient products are being released left and right, we feel it’s a good time to learn […]
READ MORE >Whether you’re renovating an older property or building your new dream home, interior lighting decisions play an important role in your design strategy. Unfortunately, many people don’t recognize the impact that proper lighting can have on a room; so they just go with whatever is installed, what they are accustom to or what’s easiest (think […]
READ MORE >We’ve all experienced this situation; you’re enjoying your day doing something routine in your home when out of nowhere you hear the piercing call of a long-forgotten device – CHIRP!! – and then you realize it’s time to play Marco Polo and find the culprit. We’re talking about smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms going […]
READ MORE >When many Americans visualize an all-electric vehicle (‘EV’ for short), they often think of Tesla’s sleek and contemporary options that come with fun features like their ‘Insane Mode’ driving option. That’s likely because Tesla is a powerhouse in the news-cycle, an innovator of design, and they advertise really well. However, as of 2018 there […]
READ MORE >Did you know that your bathroom exhaust fan should be cleaned one to two times a year? If not, don’t worry, you are not alone. Most people give little thought to their exhaust fan until it stops working. Why You Should Care About Your Bathroom Exhaust Fan. Most people thing of the exhaust fan as a way to pull […]
READ MORE >Grounding and bonding for your electrical system serve the same purpose as the breakaway truck ramp you may see on winding mountain roads. This steep uphill path is designed for when a semi-truck suddenly loses its brakes. Instead of careening into cars at high speed, the driver of a semi whose brakes have failed can […]
READ MORE >The bathroom exhaust fan may be the most overlooked but most important piece of equipment for the life of your home. The exhaust fan’s main purpose is to remove the moisture from your bathroom, saving the drywall, tile and wood fixtures. Frequently the homeowner will ask our certified electricians to replace the manual switch with a […]
READ MORE >Are you ready for a kitchen remodel? Many people get excited at the thought of how the new granite counter top will look in their redesigned kitchen. Or they think about the beautiful tile backsplash they have ordered. Others think about the deep, double bowl sink and the brushed nickel of the new faucets. Or […]
READ MORE >Do you have problems with a circuit breaker tripping? Have you experienced a scenario like this? Scenario No. 1: The wife is cooking dinner for the family with the two children upstairs and a husband, just home from work, is doing office work on the computer. Suddenly the power shuts off for half the appliances […]
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