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Generators Need Regular Maintenance!

Monday, December 2nd, 2024
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Whole house generators are an essential backup power source for many homes, especially when the power goes out during a storm or other unexpected events. But did you know that just like any other piece of equipment, your generator requires regular maintenance to stay in optimal condition? Even if your generator hasn’t had to run in months (or even years), it’s crucial to have it maintained yearly. 

A generator is not just a machine you can set and forget. It’s a piece of equipment that needs periodic attention to maintain its functionality, reliability, and safety. Here are some key reasons why regular maintenance is crucial:

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Reasons You May Want to Install a Dedicated Circuit

Monday, November 18th, 2024
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We live in an era of increasing numbers of electrical devices in our homes. A few outlets used to suffice, but now outlets are everywhere, and they have power strips plugged into them to create even more outlets. It can be too easy for a home’s electrical system to become overloaded with all the power demand—especially from powerful appliances like refrigerators and HVAC systems.

Installing dedicated circuits is an electrical upgrade that can make a big difference for a home. These circuits are designed specifically for high-demand appliances, allowing them to operate independently of other circuits and preventing overloads in your home’s wiring. We install dedicated circuits in Navarre, FL and in this post, we’ll cover the reasons you might want this upgrade.

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Attic Fans Are Helpful, Even in Winter!

Monday, November 18th, 2024
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The benefits of attic fans in Tallahassee, FL go beyond the summer heat. While most homeowners think of fans for cooling, attic fans also play an important role during the winter by keeping moisture and heat in balance. At Peaden, we recommend attic fans as a year-round solution for comfort, efficiency, and home protection. Here’s why attic fans are valuable even during the cooler months.

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Why Install Ceiling Fans? Well, They’re Good All Year

Monday, November 4th, 2024
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When you think of ceiling fans, you might picture them as part of summer and an ally when it comes to beating Florida’s sweltering heat. But did you know ceiling fans can be just as beneficial in the cooler months too? In Florida, where winters are mild, ceiling fans are a perfect solution for maintaining indoor comfort all year round without excessive spending. Here’s why ceiling fans in Pensacola, FL are a great investment.

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How to Tell You Need to Update Your Electrical Panel

Monday, October 21st, 2024
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Your electrical panel is the heart of your home’s electrical system. It distributes power from your utility provider to every appliance, light, and outlet. But like any part of your home, electrical panels can become outdated or overloaded, which puts your safety and comfort at risk. 

We know the signs of electrical panels in Panama City, FL that are due for an upgrade—and we want to help you spot them before problems arise.

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Why We Recommend Switching Your Home to LED Lights

Monday, September 23rd, 2024
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One of the most important electrical rewiring jobs you can arrange for your home is to have a full lighting retrofit for your indoor lights. If you have an older home, we recommend working with a professional electrician in Crestview to have this done—not because you may need better home lighting (although you might!), but because you can have your interior lighting fully upgraded to LED lighting.

LED lights are becoming increasingly the standard for new homes, and for some extremely good reasons. Below, we’ll talk more about LED lights and why we recommend you arrange for our electrical team to upgrade your home with these lights.

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The Best Reasons to Get a Whole-House Generator

Monday, August 12th, 2024
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Tallahassee is no stranger to severe weather. With hurricane season bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and potential flooding, power outages are a major concern for homeowners. Even a brief loss of power can be inconvenient, but extended outages pose serious risks. 

Unfortunately, the frequency and duration of these outages have been increasing, making it more important than ever to have a reliable backup power source: a whole-house generator in Tallahassee. We install and service whole-house generators, and here is our list of the best reasons for you to invest in one.

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How to Tell You Need to Replace Your Electrical Panel

Monday, June 17th, 2024
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The electrical panel is the heart of your home’s electrical system. It distributes incoming electricity to various circuits in your home, ensuring that your lights, appliances, and devices receive the power they need to operate.

Over time, an electrical panel in Pensacola, FL will become outdated or even damaged, leading to potential safety hazards and making it less effective. Knowing when to replace your electrical panel is crucial for maintaining a safe and reliable electrical system. Below, we’ll explore the most common signs that it’s time to replace your electrical panel.

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Surge Protection—Why We Recommend the Whole-House Type

Monday, May 20th, 2024
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The electronic equipment in your home as well as its electrical system is susceptible to damage from power surges, a.k.a. voltage spikes. You probably know using power strips is necessary for sensitive equipment such as computers. But power strips aren’t enough: the level of power surges we can encounter here in Florida (such as from lightning storms and downed power lines) can inflict severe damage to the electronics and the electrical system in homes unless they have a higher level of protection.

We recommend you work with us to install whole-house surge protection in Panama City, FL. We’ll explain more about these devices and why they’re beneficial.

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Attic Fans Can Make a Big Difference for Your Home

Monday, May 6th, 2024
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Fans are an inexpensive way to stay cool. A fan doesn’t lower the temperature in a room, but it does create air currents that help people to feel cooler. The movement of air removes the heat envelope from around a person’s body so they can release more heat and cool down. Basically, fans create wind chill, but you can control it so it only affects you when you want to be chilled.

But then you hear about attic fans and might wonder, “Why would I want to make the attic feel cooler? I hardly go up there.” Attic fans do a different job from the standard fans you might be thinking about, but they have a similar result of a cooler house and lower energy bills. 

We install attic fans in Panama City, FL, and we’d like to take some time today to explain how they work and how they can benefit you (even in winter).

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