What Is Accent Lighting?
Accent lighting draws attention to a specific area of your home. Accent lighting installation can highlight a piece of artwork, a bathroom mirror, the area above a dining room table, or a dark corner that otherwise wouldn't get enough light. Accent lighting can create atmosphere and ambiance or improve safety and security. For instance, exterior accent lighting can illuminate trip hazards, improve visibility, and deter prowlers. Here's a look at the different types of accent lights used in homes:
- Wall Sconces – Wall sconces are soft, ambient light fixtures that increase illumination in a dim room or hallway. They are a more attractive alternative to harsh overhead lights, offering a softer, more focused glow.
- Flood Lights – Flood lights are security lights that can be motion-sensor or on a timer. They provide bright, focused light on a specific outdoor area that might present a safety or security hazard. Flood lights can prevent accidents, highlight hazards, and deter burglars and prowlers.
- Recessed Lights – Recessed lights are installed flush in a wall or ceiling and offer even lighting focused on important areas of the room. Recessed lights are often used in areas that would be otherwise hard to illuminate, like over a stovetop or kitchen island.
- Task Lighting – Task lighting is installed to help you achieve a specific goal or task and aid in poorly lit areas. It improves visibility and reduces eyestrain. Task lighting includes under-cabinet lights, guidance lights, table lamps, desk lamps, work lights, and bollard lights.
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Dedicated Kitchen Circuit Installation and Service
If tripping circuit breakers is a frequent occurrence in your home, your appliances may not be connected to dedicated circuits. The National Electrical Code requires dedicated circuits for major electrical appliances such as refrigerators because they ensure that appliances can operate safely.
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Exterior Building Circuit Installation and Service
Exterior buildings provide valuable space for a range of needs. Equipping those outbuildings with electricity makes them more accessible day and night and expands their functionality. Your local Mr. Electric® provides electrical services for detached buildings in your area.
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Hot Tub Circuit Installation and Service
A safe and effective hot tub installation requires a dedicated circuit. That circuit supplies power exclusively to the hot tub, and it should be installed by a licensed electrician.
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Outdoor Kitchen Circuit Installation and Service
Few home upgrades are as functional and appealing as an outdoor kitchen. If you enjoy cooking and want to spend more time outdoors, this renovation will be worth it. Allow your local Mr. Electric® advise about your outdoor kitchen electrical requirements and perform expert electrical services.
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Pool Circuit Installation and Service
Keeping your pool healthy and clear requires a pool pump, which in turn requires its own dedicated circuit. Your local Mr. Electric® offers full-service pool circuit installation, from obtaining the appropriate permits to connecting the pump to your home’s electrical panel.
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Subpanel Installation and Service
The main electrical panel in your home is the conduit through which all of your home’s electricity is distributed throughout the house. Every home has one. Some homes also have a subpanel (or multiple subpanels) installed to distribute electricity to a specific, often distant, area of the property.
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Tankless Water Heater Electrical Circuit Service
Make sure your household has a steady, reliable supply of hot water by having a tankless water heater installed. Your local Mr. Electric can upgrade your existing wiring for your new tankless water heater. For electric tankless water heaters, we also offer full installation service!