Flood damage is a common problem in south Florida. Due to our climate and our location, Florida is often the site where hurricanes bring in flooding and damage. If a home or commercial building was recently flooded, the electrical system may have encountered some major damages. Even though electrical wiring is insulated, water can still…
No one wants to think that their home could in danger of an electrical fire. However, when you have outdated wiring, that is absolutely the case. If you are wondering whether or not the wiring in your home is outdated, there are several signs that are usually present if this is the case. Burley Electrical…
With summer coming to an end many people have mixed feelings. The fun of summer is over but kids are back in school and fall has only just begun. Often people don’t think about electrical safety when summer ends. But it is something that many people should think about when going back to work and…
Outlets in general can be designed to last a very long time, and even though an outlet can die out, it is not as common as you may think. Sometimes an outlet will not work for a number of reasons and some have very simple solutions while other times your outlet will need to be…
Typically, the obvious signs of flood damage include damaged furniture, stains, mold, and a musty smell. However, what happens to your electrical wiring after flooding is less obvious. Even if it was only temporarily, to ensure your home’s electrical systems are safe, your electrical wiring will most likely need to be replaced if your home…
In the state of Florida we are often in the path of intense storms and hurricanes. As a result of these frequent storms, power outages are a common problem. For those who live in Florida, you simply must have a built in backup home generator. For those who haven’t considered having a backup generator installed,…
