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Home Electrical Fires

2010-09-28T10:56:00.000-05:00

Electrical fires in our homes claim the lives of 485 Americans each year and injure 2,305 more. Some of these fires are caused by electrical system failures and appliance defects, but many more are caused by the misuse and poor maintenance of electrical appliances, incorrectly installed wiring, and overloaded circuits and extension cords.

Home Fires

2010-09-23T13:28:00.001-05:00

More than 3,000 people die in home fires every year. Many of these deaths occurred in homes without working smoke alarms.

Protect yourself, your family and firefighters by installing and maintaining smoke alarms in your home. Do your part to get out before firefighters risk their lives to come in.

Install smoke alarms both inside and outside of bedrooms and sleeping areas and on every level of your home.

Test them monthly.

Change the batteries as instructed.

It's a Fact!

2010-09-07T13:44:00.002-05:00

If your smoke alarm was installed before September 6, 2000, it needs to be REPLACED!

The Install. Inspect. Protect. Campaign

is part of the U.S. Fire Administration's effort to reduce fire deaths and injuries across the nation by urging residents to install smoke alarms in their homes and inspect and maintain them on a regular basis.

Working smoke alarms and sprinklers save lives!

OurElectrician on YouTube

2010-09-03T11:47:00.001-05:00

Surge Protection

2010-09-03T09:04:00.003-05:00

A simple power strip is not enough to stop a surge from a direct hit from a lightning strike. We’ve all seen the spring skies light up with a flash of lightning and worried about the safety of our electronic components. Protect those devices with a surge protection system.

Advice Squad - Alliance Services

2010-09-02T08:54:00.002-05:00

Advice Squad - Generators

2010-09-02T08:51:00.002-05:00

Economic Losses

2010-09-01T12:43:00.004-05:00

Total economic losses due to electrical hazards are estimated to exceed $4 billion annually.

Customer Review

2010-08-31T12:04:00.001-05:00

Very good! The Alliance truck with two electricians was at my house before I could make it home even though I left work early to meet them. I showed them my old stove and the location for the ceiling fan. I showed them the satellite dish and they told me it didn't have power to it (that is a good thing). I then got out of the way and let them work. I don't remember the names of the two gentlemen who came to work at my house but they were prompt, courteous and professional. One employee set about installing the new outlet for my stove. He was able to attach a new metal outlet box to the nearby stud easily. He quickly finished installing the receptacle and cover plate. He had a little difficulty with the screws for the cover plate but he worked it out quickly. The other employee took on the task of installing my new ceiling fan. I tried to stay out of his way but I did hand him the blades to the fan as he was finishing up the installation. He explained how to balance my ceiling fan. When I called about setting up the appointment to have this work done, I didn't get an exact quote. The price I paid was a little more than I thought it would be, but that was my fault for not asking exactly how much the work would cost when I called. I do believe the cost of the work was reasonable. This was a great experience for me and I will call Alliance Electric for any electrical work I may need in the future.

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2010-08-31T09:51:00.001-05:00

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Google Review

2010-08-31T07:32:00.001-05:00

Our Electrician! They certainly are from now on. It's always good to meet master craftsmen at their trade who are also people of substance and integrity. Call them. You won't be sorry.‎

Customer Comment

2010-08-30T14:17:00.001-05:00

Stacey,

I was so impressed on how your company worked me into their service schedule on the same day I called. I know that isn't always possible but I certainly did appreciate it.

Thanks,

Larry R.

Google Review

2010-08-30T04:26:00.000-05:00

Alliance Electric Services exceeded my expectations on service and price. If you are looking for their services, I highly recommend using them. The technicians were friendly, did great work, and their price saved me hundreds.

Customer Comment

2010-08-27T16:14:00.000-05:00

I wanted to take a moment to let you know how I selected your company, and to let you know how very pleased I have been with your staff and the services they have performed for me in my home.

I needed an electrician as my previous electrician has retired and closed the company. I picked up the yellow pages and began reading advertisements, there were a lot of them I read and read. Being left-handed I tend to read things back to front. I got to the A's and read the following:

On Time, neat and courteous, Drug free and background checked

Licensed, bonded, insured

BBB accredited business

Straightforward pricing saves you money

The size of the ad with pictures helps too as I am a visual person

After having your Electricians in my home 3-4 times I wanted you to know that your advertisement is Right on! I am pleased to let you know that I will continue to use Alliance Electricians for all of the work at my home. They really are always on time. They are very knowledgeable and can explain to me (a woman) what the problem is and I understand it! I have used other companies that are not affordable. Your company is user friendly I can make necessary repairs and not break the bank. The electricians are neat and courteous.

Thanks so much for truth in advertising. I understand that you Stacey are responsible for this ad. I wanted to let you know what a good job you did. I will refer you to all of my friends and co-workers and I am a nurse with lots of co-workers. (LOL)

- Lesley R

Your Home's Electrical System

2010-08-26T09:56:00.001-05:00

The home’s electrical system operates like a human being’s body. Circuits and wires carry electricity throughout the home like veins and arteries carry blood to organs and limbs. Just as blood keeps the body alive, electricity keeps televisions on, computers powered, and refrigerators running.

Insurance Discounts

2010-08-25T03:48:00.001-05:00

Many insurance companies give a discount for homes that have surge protectors.

Customer Comment

2010-08-23T14:11:00.000-05:00

I just want you to know how hard your men worked. It was over 100 degrees out side and they were replacing an electrical line out side. They never stopped. I made sure they had plenty to drink; they kept telling me they had a cooler. I'm sorry I don't remember there names but they were great.

- John R.

Power Surge

2010-08-23T13:48:00.001-05:00

The average household has $8,000 of electrical items, but all it takes is a split second for a power surge to destroy them and leave you with the high cost and headache of replacing them.

Tip of the Day

2010-08-20T12:46:00.001-05:00

Use window fans in the summer! They can be a great compliment to ceiling fans. Window fans are best used when facing away from the wind and exhausting hot air from your home.

Signs of an Overloaded Power System

2010-08-19T15:49:00.001-05:00

frequently tripping breakers
wires / switches / electrical components heating up
flickering lights / brown outs
reduced performance of electrical equipment, such as heaters.

Tip of the Day

2010-08-18T16:44:00.001-05:00

Remember how the sun can help or hurt you! In the summer, keep your shades down to keep the sun from shining inside your home. It can drastically increase the temperature. In the winter, keep your shades open. The sun can raise the temperature of your home without your furnace needing to run quite as often.

Power Strips

2010-08-10T12:42:00.001-05:00

Power Surges

2010-08-09T19:01:00.001-05:00

40% of all computer crashes and data loss comes from power surges.

Electrical System Inspections

2010-08-06T07:39:00.001-05:00

In most areas of the country, electrical system inspections are NOT mandatory and are not inspected or updated when the property changes hands, creating a false sense of security for the new homeowner.

Outdated Electrical Systems

2010-08-05T17:37:00.001-05:00

Did you know...Over 70 million homes in the United States are over 20 years old. As our homes evolve, more demand is placed on these outdated electrical systems making them unsafe and prone to failure.

Customer Comment

2010-08-05T14:10:00.000-05:00

Dear Roger,

Cannot say enough good things about my new friend Justin. A professional master craftsman is rare in this world. Clearly, you only hire the dedicated winners. From here on out, Alliance is truly "our electrician."

- Jay C.

Did you know...

2010-08-04T15:46:00.001-05:00

During a typical year in the United States, home electrical problems account for 67,800 fires, 485 deaths, and $868 million in property losses.

Customer Review

2010-06-21T14:19:00.000-05:00

Two very friendly guys (Justin & Chris) came out (called first to come early). They took the coverings off the light switch, checked breaker box, and went into the attic. Figured it was going to get expensive, however, after about 15 minutes they told me they solved the problem. There was a hidden CFGI reset switch behind the bathroom door that had been needed to be reset. One push on the outlet and lights back. Felt stupid, but they didn't tease too badly. They billed me for the dispatch fee and a diagnosis fee. My wife wasn't too happy as she felt they should have only charged the dispatch fee since all they had to do was push a button. I told her that since they had to go to so much work (attach, checking lines) that they did actually work. So, $98 later, I now know there is a reset switch behind the bathroom door. Live and learn. I put C for the price only 'cause the chart says, "Fair." Which it was.

Customer Review

2010-04-07T14:22:00.000-05:00

The electrician arrived, explained the flat rate pricing and did the work. ten minutes later. Everything was done.

Customer Review

2010-02-18T14:24:00.000-06:00

They are very good. They tell you upfront what they need to do. They follow through. They are very friendly and extremely professional.

Customer Review

2009-10-09T14:25:00.000-05:00

They were on-time, polite and very friendly. They did the work quickly and I was completely satisfied. I thought their price was reasonable.

Customer Comment

2009-06-19T14:09:00.000-05:00

Dear Terry & Roger,

I am writing this letter to express my overwhelming satisfaction with the efficient, precise, and friendly job done to our home earlier this month.

The residential crew was absolutely superb at addressing every electrical issue caused by the lightning surge. They were very professional while at the same time offering a warm and friendly touch describing the work to be done, as well as an accurate timetable for it to be completed. Their courteous attitude during the assessment, repair/replacement, and payment processes helped me to feel comfortable and confident in my decision to choose your company with making these repairs.

The workmanship and customer service presented by these gentlemen are second to none, and I will definitely choose them for any future electrical work for our home.

Sincerely,

John P.