Troubleshooting Flickering Lights

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Are you having problems with flickering lights? Here are some steps to take to get to the heart of the problem according to Renovations-HeadQuarters.com:

Nothing is more frustrating in a home than having lights that blink or work sometimes and not others. Troubleshooting a flickering light electrical circuit can take hours, but with a little patience and planning you can find the problem and correct it, saving you hundred's of dollars in an electrician's service call.
 
There are a few simple, common problems and others that are more difficult to identify.

In order to troubleshoot an electrical circuit, you must have a basic understanding of how electricity works.

Additional information on how electricity works in your home visit: Electricity 101

 You can read the full article here: http://www.renovation-headquarters.com/troubleshooting-electrical-circuits.htm

Energy Consumption at Home

Home energy usage infographic

Source: http://www.nest.com/blog/2012/04/05/thermostats-energy-waste-infographic/

Remember Gerhard Electric has the Nest and does installation!

Save Money on Energy This Winter

There are many ways to save money this winter on energy.

1. Use a programmable thermostat such as the nest. Gerhard Electric does installations for that.


2. Seal air leaks in your home. 
3. Use Energy Star's Home Energy Advisor
4. Look for the Energy Star Label
5. Lower your thermostat