Mr. Electric Blog

A whole house surge protector protects your home from voltage spikes, limiting excess electrical current by blocking its flow or shorting it to ground, much like a pressure relief valve. This includes surges occurring not only from lightning, but the 60-80 percent of surges that occur from...Read more

If you’re thinking about buying an electric car, one of your top priorities should be a reliable way to keep the vehicle charged. Charging stations are becoming more and more common around the country as electric vehicles grow in popularity, but nothing beats the convenience and peace of mind of...Read more

Looking to protect your sensitive and expensive electronics? Surge protection is a great start, but power conditioners also offer valuable protection for components in entertainment and sound systems, as well as home office devices.

What does a power...Read more

Battery-powered electric vehicles are gaining traction as their popularity continues to soar, but are they really that much better than the gas-powered vehicle you currently own? Consider the benefits of electric vehicles (EVs) and why they’re becoming easier to rely on as communities across the...Read more

Think that power strip offers one-size-fits all protection? Think again. Picking up the cheapest, 5-star rated power strip from Amazon probably won’t get the job done when it comes to surge protection. Each...Read more

Are your kids ready for their first year of college? If you think back-to-school shopping means loading up on spiral notebooks and No. 2 pencils, you’re behind the times. These essentials from when you were in college won’t cut it in today’s high-tech classrooms. Help your college-age student...Read more

Whether the problem is an outdated electrical system or one tampered with by an inexperienced DIYer, electrical code violations put your home and family at risk. Discover some violations that often occur and have your home inspected by a reputable electrician to make sure none of them are...Read more

It's common sense that electricity can be dangerous. Nothing increases the risk of electrocution like poor wiring. Whether it's a failure to properly ground a circuit or just a faulty or mistakenly attached wire, not knowing your way around electrical systems can be a recipe for disaster during...Read more