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3 Signs Your Home Is Due For A Panel Upgrade

Identifying when your current electrical panel is in need of an upgrade is important as it not only plays a role in the overall function of your home, but also its safety. […] Read More


3 Signs Your Home Needs Professional Electrical Repairs

Your electrical system is easily one of the most critical components of your Birmingham home, and whether you realize it or not, you and your family rely on your electrical system to continue functioning safely and effectively to enjoy all of the comfort, safety, and convenience that your home has to offer. […] Read More


3 Ways An Annual Electrical Safety Inspection Protects Your Home

Your home is easily one of the biggest investments you’ll likely ever make, and as a responsible homeowner, you want to do everything in your power to keep your home well protected, both in order to protect your investment, but also to protect your family. […] Read More


5 Reasons To Install New Lighting In Your Home

If you’re one of the many local homeowners out there who are looking for the perfect project to help you enhance and transform your home, installing new lighting might be just the project you’ve been looking for. […] Read More


4 Signs Your Home Is In Need Of New Electrical Wiring

The electrical wiring behind your walls isn’t something most Birmingham homeowners stop to consider very often, even though it’s one of the most important components of your electrical system. […] Read More


Is Whole Home Surge Protection The Right Solution For Your Home?

Everyday across the country, countless homeowners lose their televisions, game systems, computers, appliances, and a whole host of other electrical devices to power surges. […] Read More


3 Common Warning Signs Your Home Needs An Electrical Panel Upgrade

Older homes have a certain charm that can’t be replicated, except for the outdated electrical system. Too often, a homeowner dismisses apparent and alarming signs of electrical problems as part of owning an older house. The primary concern of any homeowner is to create a safe dwelling for everyone who resides there. […] Read More


Why Your Customers Need Better Parking Lot Lighting From Your Business

As prospective customers become more discerning, they make their choices based on the overall experience. And as competitors seek out ways to make this experience better, you and your business could get edged out. You could be losing business because of a dimly lit parking lot and not even realize it. […] Read More


Electrical Tips That Can Help Lower Your Insurance Premiums

The driving force behind getting serious about your electrical system should always be safety. That being said, if there’s another bonus in the form of money-saving, there’s nothing wrong with that. […] Read More


Are You Missing The Signs That Mean You Need An Electrical Safety Inspection?

Electrical fires are a real threat that homeowners should be cautious about. There’s a difference between being paranoid and aware, and our goal at Advanced Electrical Company, LLC is to raise awareness. […] Read More


How Lighting Affects Your Business

Should your Birmingham business be defined by poor overall lighting, there's a strong possibility that it will struggle to meet the goals you may have set up for it. If poor lighting is preventing your business from thriving, look to Advanced Electrical Company to get things back in shape. […] Read More


3 Signs Your Birmingham Home’s Overdue For A Panel Upgrade

Your electrical system is easily one of the most important components of your home—and of the components that make up your electrical system, your electrical panel is the most crucial element. Identifying when your current electrical panel is in need of an upgrade is important, as it not only plays a role in the overall function of your home […] Read More


Top 3 Benefits Of Adding More Artificial Lighting To Your Birmingham Home

It’s hard to ignore the effect lighting has on our home and our lives. While nothing replaces the warmth, illumination, and health benefits of natural lighting, supplemental artificial lighting has its place too […] Read More


Look Out for These Common Signs of Electrical Problems

Your electrical setup is one of the most important components that make up your Birmingham area home. Of course, it’s also bound to be one of the components that will endure the most use—and, by extension, the most wear […] Read More


Use Your Senses: How to Tell If Your Wiring Needs to Be Replaced

Wiring issues are no joke. In the blink of an eye, they can cause a disaster in your home: an electric shock, a house fire, and more. So, you need to be keenly aware of the condition of your home’s wiring -- though doing so can be a bit of a challenge […] Read More


5 Reasons To Upgrade Your Home’s Lighting

If you’re one of the many Alabama homeowners out there looking for the perfect project to help you enhance and transform your home, installing new lighting might be just the project you’ve been looking for. New lighting can have a marked effect on the interior of your home, whether you’re upgrading the lighting in your living room, your bedroom, or even around your outdoor patio area […] Read More


3 Electrical Upgrades To Make Around Your Home This Summer

Now that summer is nearing the halfway point, most homeowners are scrambling a bit to finish up all of their ongoing home improvement projects, but even if you haven't started on any of yours yet, it isn't too late. While most homeowners tend to focus on making improvements outside of the house during this time of year […] Read More


3 Signs It's Time To Upgrade Your Home's Electrical Panel

If you think of your home's electrical system as if it were a circulatory system, your wiring would like be the arteries and veins, but your electrical panel would definitely be the beating heart. Your electrical panel is responsible for taking in power from the line outside your home and distributing it throughout your home where it needs to be. […] Read More


3 Reasons To Invest In An Annual Electrical Safety Inspection For Your Home Or Business

In an ideal world, every time you go to flip a light switch or plug in an electronic device, you are going to get a steady, safe stream of power, but sadly, that isn't always the case. […] Read More


3 Reasons You Should Always Leave Electrical Repairs To A licensed Professional

Chances are that at some point during your tenure as a homeowner, you have experienced electrical problems of one kind or another, and at some point, you might have been tempted to just whip out the toolbox and take care of the issue yourself. […] Read More


Winter Electrical Safety Tips

The cool, cozy days of winter are here. The daylight has become shorter and the temperatures have begun to drop. Many of us have found ourselves staying indoors more frequently and avoiding the cold weather. As welcoming as the warmth of the indoors may be, it can also be a dangerous time of year. […] Read More


Holiday Lighting Safety Tips

The winter holidays will be here very soon, and people everywhere will begin decorating their homes, workplaces, and towns with festive lights and trimmings. It is definitely a beautiful time of the year. However, there are a few safety reminders that are important to keep in mind as you tackle your decorating activities. Read More


Common Electrical Problems in the Home and How to Avoid Them

Your home is one of the biggest investments, both financially and personally, since it is the one place where you and your family rest, gather, and live. It is important to take good care of your home, and one way you can do that is to keep your home’s electrical system in optimum working order. […] Read More

Is It Safe To Use Plug Adapters?

A ground plug adapter, sometimes called a pigtail adapter, is a small device that allows you to plug a three prong plug with a grounding connection into a two prong outlet that does not have a dedicated grounding wire. […] Read More


Kitchen Remodeling: Electrical Circuits Needed

Remodeling your kitchen will not only improve the look and function of your home, but you can also increase your home's value by upgrading the electrical circuits. Older homes were not wired for all of today's modern conveniences and technology. […] Read More


Ways to Lower Your Energy Bill

Are you interested in techniques that could save you significant savings on your energy bill? Below are some ideas that you can use that may help you save money and keep your home more comfortable year-round. […] Read More


Update Your Home with New Lighting

Are you looking for a way to spruce up your home without depleting your savings or retirement fund? Are you interested in changing the look of your home to a more elegant, modern, or vogue fashion? […] Read More


When Should You Make Electrical Upgrades?

Your home electrical system may not be something you think about very often. In fact, many people don’t think about their electrical systems unless they need to replace a fixture or install an outlet. […] Read More


Power Strip Safety

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the seemingly endless amount of appliances, accessories, and tools you need an electrical outlet for in your home? Most homeowners find themselves swapping out plugs to charge their phones, moving furniture around to locate hidden outlets, or using power strips to increase the amount of items they can plug in. […] Read More


How Electrical Safety Inspections Can Prevent Electrical Fires

A fire is one of the most devastating things that any homeowner can go through, and unfortunately, electrical fires are relatively common. According the National Fire Protection Association, 47,700 fires caused by an electrical problem were reported to U.S. fire departments in 2011. […] Read More




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