Mr. Electric Blog

For many around the world, January 5 or 6 marks the Epiphany ‒ the final day of the 12 days of Christmas and the time for all holiday decorations to come down. For others, the second week of January is a typical time for the holiday lights to be unplugged and stored away until next year....Read more

Is it cheaper to run a generator than it is to power your home from the grid? Mr. Electric has crunched the numbers on the cost of running a generator. What will they reveal?

Is Running a Generator More Expensive?

Since electricity rates as well as the cost of fossil fuels like...Read more

The holiday season is a busy time for many businesses, making it easy to overlook many maintenance tasks. Your commercial generator, however, is the lifeblood of your business, keeping you ahead of the game even in the midst of winter storms. Keep your generator running smoothly, ensuring it...Read more

Performing initial or routine generator maintenance in preparation for bad weather? No doubt you’re curious as to how these miniature electricity-generating marvels work. Learn the...Read more

Do I need a generator? With recent weather extremes and more frequent power outages, this is a common question pondered by homeowners. Could this seeming nicety be a necessity for today’s family? Mr. Electric knows a few reasons why you may want to consider installing a generator to ensure the...Read more

Although the average home is outfitted multiple of receptacles to power appliances, few are designed to accommodate the needs of multiple chargers—forcing homeowners to perform a daily juggling act to recharge their tablets, smartphones, and other devices. USB outlets are the perfect solution...Read more

Considering putting off upgrading the electrical in your home because you plan to put it on the market? Hold up! It’s a bad idea to sell a home with questionable wiring and electrical systems in place. What should you replace before the sale and what can you leave to the judgement of buyers?...Read more

Office fire hazards are bad for business. Based on the most recent reports from the National Fire Protection Association, in the 5-year span between 2007 and 2011, there were 3,340 fires in offices nationwide. Such fires often have a devastating impact on American businesses, resulting in loss...Read more