We have all had our fair share of electrical issues: the light won’t turn on in a specific area of the house, electrical appliances don’t seem to be working properly, certain outlets seem to be too hot… the list goes on and on. So, what exactly is the best way to address these common problems? …
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You can feel it. I can feel it. The temperatures are steadily dropping by each approaching day, and the let up does not seem to be coming soon. The fall season brings some of the worst weather conditions of the year. Living in Virginia, frigid temperatures and chances for heavy snow can never be taken …
The sad truth about adulthood? Bills. Nobody likes them, but we all have them. What’s even worse than having bills? Having expensive ones. Electricity is a necessity in our society. We need it to turn on air conditioners, switch on lamps, charge devices, and much more. But what do we do if our electric bills …
Living in Virginia, we’re all used to experiencing unpredictable weather and its unpredictable consequences. Especially during hurricane season, there are countless negative effects that a big storm can have on your day to day life. One of the most inconvenient of these is the dreaded power outage. These days, we are so used to always …
It’s that time of year again. Yes, we are talking about the dreadful and destructive season that starts in late summer and runs into the fall. The start of hurricane season has made its appearance with tropical storms already brewing in the Caribbean. Without the proper knowledge and equipment, these tropical cyclones can be destructive …
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What is Home Automation? Home automation is part of the ‘Internet of Things,’ and is making common, seemingly futuristic, technological dreams such as having a Smart Home, a reality. Simply put, home automation is a system that uses the internet to give you access to monitor and control the devices and appliances in your home …
Having an energy efficient living space is about much more than just being trendy, it is beneficial to the environment and your bank account! Upgrading your electrical fixtures or components to newer, energy efficient systems can help lower your energy costs, increase the comfort of your home, and even extend the life of your equipment. …
As the spring storm season sets in, it’s a good time to start considering the benefits of whole home surge protection. A power surge can happen in a second and can cause huge issues for the electronics in your home. Power surges can be caused by lightning strikes but can also occur at any time, …
Most of the time, when you purchase a home, an electrical inspection is either required or requested to ensure there are no existing problems before buying. However, there are other times throughout your stay in your home that an additional electrical inspection would make sense. Considering that electrical problems are often the cause of home …
October is National Energy Awareness Month. At Miller’s we always place a focus on helping our customers become more energy efficient. So, this month is just an opportunity for us to really let our customers know why energy efficiency is so important. Let’s talk about what energy efficiency actually is and what you can do …
