Phil Neal, originally from Massachusetts is Custom Electrical Services new construction manager.  Phil has a variety of responsibilities including overseeing installations, scheduling, and quality control.  Phil is a very experienced electrician in areas such as residential electrical, commercial electrical, service and repair and has received his certification as a licensed Journeyman electrician.

Phil is a 4 year veteran of the U.S. Navy and a 4 year veteran of the United States Marine Corps.  Phil has been deployed to Iraq and has traveled the globe throughout is military career.  He has a wife Deanna a son and twin girls.  With his free time Phil enjoys spending time with his family and taking his kids to the park.

Thank you Phil for your service and being such a critical park of Custom Electrical Services!

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If your old electrical panel is no longer functioning properly, it can be endangering your home and everything inside it. Read on for the various warning signs you should be looking out for.

Even an old electrical panel is an improvement over fuse boxes (these can no longer keep up with the energy demands of today’s households), but if it’s getting to be a bit too old, you may need to look into replacing it. The panel is responsible for taking power from the main line outside and directing it through your electrical system.

The electrical panel also disconnects circuits when there is too much current flowing through — this is what protects you from hazards like electrical fires and damaged appliances. If you’re not sure you need to replace your existing setup, we’ve put together some of the warning signs that will indicate whether or not it’s time to move on to a new panel:

According to recent reports from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), home sales have risen markedly over the past few months. The latest figures from January 2013 showed the number of closings on new properties have jumped markedly from the year prior. As a result, home builders have amped up construction of new properties as the existing housing stock  shrinks amid a burst in home sales.

Around this time of year, the market gets increasingly robust as people seem to be more optimistic with the warmer weather approaching and winter finally drawing to a close. If analysts from the NAR are correct, this means an even larger uptick of new home construction is bound to come about in response to buyer interest.

When you purchase a newly constructed property, you may assume that the house is free of plumbing or electrical problems as all of the appliances, wiring and pipes have been recently installed. However, even new homes are far from perfect, as shoddy construction could be underlying otherwise pristine-looking walls and floors.

With summer on its way out, it is time to prepare for the colder months ahead. There are plenty of options you have when it comes to keeping your home warm. One of the main decisions you have is choosing between electric, propane or natural gas. Each has its benefits, but fossil fuels are increasing in price every day. Electric heat is easy and inexpensive and offers a variety of options.

Your electrician in Beverly Hills is here to explain the different ways you can use electric heat to keep your home warm and comfortable this winter. Electric furnaces are one of the most common methods, but there are also ways to add additional heat in certain rooms without heating the entire house. The Electric Connection has the electricians on hand to answer electrical heating questions you have.

Space Heaters

Space heaters are easily plugged into any outlet in a room that needs additional heat. They heat up a small space rather quickly and are equipped with thermostats to regulate the temperature in the room. There are various sizes of heaters you can purchase depending on the size of the room.

Radiant or Underfloor Heating

This particular type of heating is energy efficient and is quickly growing in popularity. New home construction is an ideal time to have this particular type of heating installed. It involves heated water running through tubes underneath the flooring. The heat rises, warming the room.

Electric Fireplaces

Electric fireplaces are a safe, clean way to get the look of a real fire without the mess or the work. Fans on the fireplace push the warm air into the home, keeping it warm. These will require an electrician. Beverly Hills homeowners can rely on The Electric Connection to complete the installation process in a safe and timely manner.