Walking into your new home’s kitchen might make you take a step back and admire the lighting. Recessed lighting in a kitchen adds to the decor, but even as your eyes dance over the countertops and the appliances, you realize something’s missing. What takes a kitchen’s lighting
Read more →
Most of us have heard about surge protectors. It’s important to remember that a power strip isn’t necessarily a surge protector. Sadly, because of this misconception, a lot of homeowners don’t think that surge protectors even work. As a result, they usually bypass them since they believe
Read more →
Older homes have a feel and personality all their own. Buying an older home brings with it a handful of considerations from the electrical side of things. One of those considerations is the presence of knob & tube(k&t) wiring. Houses constructed prior to the 1950s came with
Read more →
New houses are exciting, but they come with a handful of considerations that builders and owners should take into account. Electrical wiring forms a significant concern for a new house. Things like breaker box size, lights, and power outlet locations are all points to consider when the
Read more →
With storm season coming, there’s a lot of concern about whether homes are protected from electrical surges. Surge protection is an integral part of your home electricity concerns. Without proper protection in place, surges can cause irreparable damage to a home’s electrical system. Surges travel at the
Read more →
Backup generators, also known as standby generators, are one of the most impressive advancements in home electricity to date. Backup generators help to provide electricity to a home. In the case of the power being cut or dropping off supply, the backup generator can kick in automatically.
Read more →
Electrical wiring systems for all buildings pass through breaker panels. These panels exist as a means to protect the house and its appliances from power surges. They may be one of the most important electrical installations in your home. However, did you know that a house may
Read more →
Old houses have a charm all their own, and there’s a tendency for buyers to prefer those to brand new apartments. While we’d agree that old homes have a lot of personality, they also come with their fair share of electrical disasters as well. Since many of
Read more →
Electrical wiring seems like it’s a controllable thing, but electricity is a force of nature. Modern society has harnessed this power for its own ends, but electricity is still dangerous. There’s a reason why electrical appliances have warnings that state they can cause death. Electricity is tame
Read more →
LiveWire Electrical recently had the opportunity to help with a kitchen remodel in the beautiful city of Concord, North Carolina. The Kurtz family decided to completely overhaul their stunning Concord home, renovating every room in the house. They needed a high-quality electrical service which they received by
Read more →
Owned & operated by Bobby Lynn, LiveWire Electrical has been serving the greater Charlotte, NC area for over 18 years. Proudly licensed (28517-U), bonded, and insured! Call today for a free quote! (704) 289-7792