The electrical system of a home is the system that receives the most use and which you depend on more than any other during the average day. Although your plumbing and HVAC systems are also important for daily life, nothing impairs your lifestyle more than a faulty electrical system.

Many homeowners, in their haste to have electrical troubles fixed, will attempt to handle the repairs on their own. Some may try to tackle the job to save money, or because of an interest in “do-it-yourself” hobbies. We understand all three of these motives, but for a number of very important reasons you should not attempt the work yourself. Nor should you hire amateur electricians to do it either.

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Many people don’t even think twice about the fan in the bathroom. It seems like a standard fixture that should be a part of every home. When it isn’t, it is seen as more of an inconvenience than a necessity. The fan isn’t just for looks or an accessory. It is a vital piece of equipment that can keep your home safe from the damages of mold and mildew. If you don’t currently have a working fan in the bathroom, it is an easy fix with the help of an electrician. Burbank homeowners can call The Electric Connection to set up a bath fan installation.

Bath fans are not what they used to be. They are elaborate additions to a modern bathroom. Many include heat lamps that help replace the warm, moist air they are removing from the room. The fans are very quiet and are available in different speeds, depending on how big the room is. You can buy a fan at almost any home improvement store. An electrician in Burbank suggests you do some investigating to find the best fan for your bathroom. They are relatively inexpensive, which is pretty amazing considering how much money they can save you on repair costs from moisture damage.

A fan is a key component in your home. Each time you shower in the bathroom, you are putting a great deal of moisture in the air. This moisture clings to the ceiling, the floor and even the drywall. Your Burbank electrician explains that this repeated exposure to moisture can result in mildew and mold. Most people know mold is extremely dangerous and can end up costing thousands of dollars in remediation costs. Don’t let your home go another day without proper ventilation. Call The Electric Connection today and schedule your bath fan installation.

Decorating your home for the holidays is a time-honored tradition that many in the DMV area take part in each year. However, it’s important to be as safe as possible when putting up lights both inside and outside your home! When you string up lights in and around your home, you’re increasing your chances of an electrical malfunction. Make sure you follow these tips before and during your lighting setup!

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Your lights—both interior and exterior—require some careful inspection prior to hooking them up. One of the most common causes of fires around the holidays are faulty string lightings. In order to avoid any potential electrical fires, it’s important to:

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You never know when things are going to go haywire and sometimes you just don’t have an idea what to do next. A light that is flickering could be a bad bulb or it could be faulty wiring. An outlet that is working one day and then dead the next is perplexing as well. You may not even realize you have an electrical issue. So how do you know when you need an electrician in Glendale? The team at The Electric Connection has a few tips for you to follow when things are not quite right.

*A flickering light that is not remedied by replacing the bulb with a fresh one is a reason for a call to your electrician. There could be some faulty wiring or wiring that has frayed or been damaged by rodents. If it is not taken care of, it can result in an electrical fire.

*An outlet that works sporadically is also cause for alarm. It definitely indicates there is some trouble with the wiring. It is best to get it looked at right away.

*An outlet that has black streaks shooting up the wall or arcs blue when you plug something is a definite sign of trouble. Avoid using the outlet until you can have it checked out. Glendale electrical problems are serious. Fortunately, these early warning signs give you a heads up that your home has an electrical problem that could end up starting a fire.

*If you smell burning wires, get out of the house and quickly call an electrician. This is an emergency that should not be put off until tomorrow. If you have any other questions or concerns, give The Electric Connection a call today. You can schedule and electrical safety inspection to help set your mind at ease while identifying any potential problems.

38 million people in the U.S. that has migraines or study published in a 2016 issue of Brain shows that green LED lighting reduced pain intensity by 20 percent. In the study, “Migraine photophobia originating in cone-driven retinal pathways,” researchers at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center set out to test whether or not colors can affect photophobia and migraine intensity. Photophobia is sensitivity to light and can be associated with pain and migraine exacerbation. Findings in a previous study fueled the motivation for this study. In the earlier study, the researchers found that blind participants experienced increased migraine pain when exposed to blue light.

Sixty-nine participants with migraines were part of the most recent study. Researchers studied the effects that exposure to white, blue, green, amber, and red low-intensity light had on their pain. Blue and red light were the worst—increasing pain by 18-19 percent. White and amber increased pain by 15 percent. Green was the only color that reduced pain.

Another green-light study found that exposure to low-intensity light from green LEDs reduced chronic pain and migraine severity. In this study, eight participants with fibromyalgia or migraines were given a green LED strip light, and five were given a white strip. Participants were asked to use their strips nightly for one to two hours for 10 weeks. Participants with green LEDs reported a 40-50 percent drop in pain.

The study was so successful for some that they asked to keep their green LED strip lights; they continue to use them in addition to or in place of medicine. In a study was published in a 2017 issue of Pain. The University of Arizona study, “Long-lasting antinociceptive (pain blocking) effects of green light in acute and chronic pain in rats,” found that rats experienced an increased tolerance for thermal and tactile testing methods. These tests measured how long it took for the rats to withdraw their paw when exposed to heat or pricked with a filament. Testing was completed under green or white light. The researchers found that after eight hours of green LED light exposure for five days it took much longer for rats to withdraw their paws. Effects of the green LEDs lasted for four days.

Rajesh Khanna, UA associate professor of pharmacology and senior author of the study, reports that, “While the pain-relieving qualities of green LED are clear, exactly how it works remains a puzzle. Early studies show that green light is increasing the levels of circulating endogenous opioids, which may explain the pain-relieving effects.”  In a UA article, “(Exogenous) Opioids, while having many benefits for managing pain, come with serious side effects.” These medications can also be addictive.

Researchers in this study are not advising people to stop their medications without speaking with a professional. However, it is possible, as in Lesneski’s case, that green LED lighting could eliminate the need for them in the future. “We need safer, effective and affordable approaches, used in conjunction with our current tools, to manage chronic pain,” Ibrahim said.