Residential Tips

Outdoor motion flood lights are one of the simplest and most effective ways to improve your home’s security. When installed, they can help deter unwanted visitors, improve nighttime visibility, and even enhance

Spring is all about fresh starts, and your home’s electrical system deserves one too. While homeowners focus on cleaning, landscaping, and HVAC tune-ups, electrical maintenance often gets overlooked until something goes wrong.

Knowing how many amps your home has, and how many it needs, helps ensure your electrical system can safely support your appliances, lighting, and everyday power use. For many homeowners, the challenge isn’t just understanding

With the summer storm season in full force, the answer is simple. Yes, you should install surge protection in every home you live in. In unpredictable weather, a surge protector

Regular electrical maintenance is often overlooked by homeowners but like any appliance, water heater, or AC unit in your home, electrical systems also age.  Spring is a good time to

Working smoke alarms in residential properties are required by law but for homeowners, they should be the most important equipment installed in their home.  Smoking alarms require maintenance and they

The cost of energy is steadily increasing but homeowners can lower their energy bills by making a few simple adjustments. Some of the up-front investments may seem sizeable but they

A recent spring storm across Wisconsin knocked out power for many customers, and repairs have lasted for days. During that time, people are often left without the essential power services

As the weather starts warming up, it might be a good time to think about an electrical inspection for your outdoor equipment like hot tubs, pools, and spas. Start with

Motion-triggered floodlights are a good option to improve your home’s security and our Westphal team can help you with the wiring and installation process. Many off-the-shelf security systems offer an

Fire is a real danger when it comes to decorative lighting.  With the holiday season upon us, our Westphal technicians want to remind everyone about a few simple steps to