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Where to Install Motion Flood Lights Around Your Home | 2026 Guide

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
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Spring Electrical Maintenance Checklist for Homeowners

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.
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New electrical service

How Many Amps Does a House Need? | 2026 Guide 

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
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Damaged Transformer Caused by a storm creating a power surge

Do you really need surge protection?

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
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Electrical Safety at home

Understanding Electrical Safety: What You Need to Know

The electrical system in your home, powers lighting, appliances, home entertainment, security systems, and much more. What homeowners often forget is that electrical systems, just like your plumbing or HVAC,
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Spring Home Electrical Maintenance

Preparing Your Property for Spring: Electrical Maintenance Checklist

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
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Smoke Detector Requirements

Smoke Detectors: How Many Are Needed and Where to Install Them

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
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Energy Efficiency Summer Improvements

Improve Your Home’s Energy Efficiency This Summer

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
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Are Residential House Generators Worth the Upfront Investment?

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
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Pool Electrical Safety

Electrical Maintenance, Safety, and Installation in Pool, Spa, and Hot Tub Systems

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
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Flood Light Lighting Installation

Where to Install Motion Flood Lighting

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
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Electrician’s Guide to Christmas Lights Safety

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
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