Riddle Me This?

Question: I see a red wire hanging for a hole in my attic, should I touch it?

Answer: No

The red wire for in electrical outlet is usually a second live wire. It allows one of the two outlets to be operated by a switch in a room. The red wire also supplies power to the other outlet when the switch is in the ‘on’ position.

It carries current and therefore it could be” HOT” don’t touch it without making sure the power is off.

Electrical outlet boxes have three wires: a black wire which is the positive electric current, a white neutral wire, and a green wire. Some boxes also have a red wire with is a second positive live wire, usually used for 220 volt devices. 

 

 

15 Years In Business

To celebrate our 15 anniversary we are offering a free electrical home or office inspection.
Call Patin Electrical Contractors at 409-998-5133. “Thanks Golden Triangle of all the support”.

Did You Know?

Did you know after a bulb reaches 80% of its estimated life, it begins to pull more energy? So to reduce your energy bill you should change all of your bulbs regularly. Don’t wait for them to burn out. If you are using fluorescent bulb, also upgrade to electric ballasts, this could reduce the electric load by 42%.

Summer’s Around The Corner

 

Keep energy cost low this summer by adding ceiling fans to your home or office. Our package includes  3-white ceiling Fans with Light kit. Each fan measures 42-inches and installation for a flat cost of $250. We will install in any room of your choice.

Call us today at 409-998-5133.

Now Hiring

 

Patins Electrical Contractor is currently looking for top appointment setters to add to our team. We believe the best companies start with the best employees. If you are looking for a great job, that lets you work from home and set your own hours, please email your resume to patinelectrical@yahoo.com for more information.

 

Electrical Wiring Coverage Plans

 

The electrical wiring inside your home is a complex system with lots of places where things could go wrong like outlets, breaker panels, sockets and fuse boxes. And it’s your responsibility to fix these problems!

With an Electrical Wiring Coverage plan from Patins Electrical Contractor, you can protect yourself from the cost and hassle of emergency electrical repairs.

Our Electrical Wiring plan covers the emergency breakdown cost of repairing or replacing internal electrical wiring up to the coverage limits. Power up your protection against indoor wiring breakdowns with coverage that keeps you grounded against safety issues and cost. Call us today for your free walk-thru and information on our Electrical Wiring Coverage plan. 409-998-5133

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My space heaters is causing my lights to blink and tripping my breakers, What should I do?

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Patin’s Electrical Contractors. We are a will established, licensed company with a host of professional tech’s ready  to come out and help you with any electrical need. All estimates are free and we will also give you a free electrical inspection to ensure you home or business can pass the test of winter.

Patins Electrical Contractor

409-998-5133

 

 

Keeping Your Generator Running

 

Generator Maintenance

A generator has many purposes. These purposes include providing emergency power for your home, regulate life-support equipment, provide power in remote areas, and it can even reduce your electricity costs (this is called peak-shaving). However, regular maintenance checks ensure that when you do actually need it, it will function as require.

• Service the generator twice yearly.
• Keep a record book of service and any issues found and fixed.
• Look for corroded elements, loose wires, stuck buttons, etc. Check for any loose connections and frayed wiring. Keep the area around the generator clean, and if the generator has sucked in any dirt or leaves make sure to clean out the area.
• Fix anything loose, stuck, or fraying
• Check the distilled water in the battery; top up if needed, and replace your battery every 2-3 years.
• Change the lubricant oil and filters (super, by-pass, etc.
• Clean the spark plugs and replace them yearly.
• Check the bolts, Piston and Gasket head; replace if worn or cracked
• Check the fuel
• Start up the generator regularly, at least every six months if not used on a regular basis

Keep your home, family and generator in working order, with regular maintenance. It’s worth it.

Winter Special

Keep the cold mornings away.

Install a heated bathroom fan with light and take the chill out of morning baths and showers.

Call today, have a warm bathroom tonight!

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Fall is in the air!  The colder, darker days are just around the corner. During the fall and winter months we use our lights, kitchens and host more indoor activities due to the fact that the outdoor temperatures have dropped.

If your wiring is older than 15 yrs, or you simply need to make some upgrades to the current system, this is the best time to get a FREE inspection. We will check everything from the breaker box to each outlet.

Maintenance of your electrical system may not be something you ever consider. Yet over time this un-seen member of you family, suffers wear and tear and becomes worn and outdated. It’s now less efficient, less dependable and may become a fire hazard. Don’t assume your wiring is ready to handle the upcoming winter months. At the very least, you may be spending too much on electrical bills. Why not make sure you are at your most efficient?

Call today 409-998-5133