Homeowners are constantly looking for ways to save money when it comes to their monthly and annual utility expenses. Now more than ever, there are a wide array of opportunities available to residents of Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C., to give their properties energy-efficient overhauls that will pay off both in the long and short term.

With average interest rates on fixed-rate mortgages at or near all-time lows, homeowners are finding that by refinancing their home loans, they can save significantly on their monthly payments. With those savings, they can invest in projects that improve their home's energy efficiency, which will contribute to a monthly decrease in household expenses.

There is also a tax credit available through the federal government that will give homeowners up to $500 back if they have improved their property's energy efficiency over the past year. Congress recently passed legislation that would allow homeowners who undergo such projects in 2013 to enjoy similar tax deductions on next year's forms. This means that if you already filed your taxes for 2012 but started a project to improve your home's efficiency at the end of last year that bled into 2013, you can still get your money back next January.

The energy efficiency tax credit applies to some types of water heaters, furnaces, insulation, windows, roofs, heat pumps, boilers and central air conditioning units. If you choose appliances that feature the Energy Star label, these too may go towards qualifying your household for a tax break.

Are you in need of a licensed electrician?  Custom Electrical Services has licensed electricians in Ankeny Iowa 24/7.  Our electricians have the skill and knowledge to handle any electrical task in your Ankeny home or business.

Have an electrical emergency?  We have electricians on call 24 hours a day 365 days a year.  Our trained professionals can help with all your electrical emergencies.  Some of the most common electrical emergencies we see are.  Tripped breaker, loose electrical connection, bad or tripped GFCI, power surges or lighting strikes.  We can handle virtually any electrical emergency in Ankeny.  Our service electricians carry a large variety of parts.  If they do not have a part needed on their van we have access to several supply houses in the area with after hours access.

Custom Electrical Services has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.  We work hard to make sure every job is done right the first time and make sure you are completely satisfied.

We offer upfront pricing so you know exactly what your electrical project in Ankeny will cost before the work begins.  We provide you with a flat rate cost so the price to you doesn’t change if the job takes longer than expected.  Our electricians can quote the job to you upon visual inspection at your Ankeny home or business.  In most cases the job quoted can be done at the same time as quote or a different time of your choosing.

Custom Electrical Services wires on average over 200 new homes each and every year.  And has already reached over 250 new construction projects in the beginning of the 4th quarter for 2015!  Our electricians have tons of experience and can handle any electrical task for your Ankeny project!  We know the latest trends in lighting and have access to the newest electrical products.  Or we can update your Ankeny home with products such as LED lighting, or install a whole house surge arrestor.

Or even install a standby generator!  Have a parking lot light that needs some attention?  Or that high light that even a ladder will not reach?  We have bucket trucks with certified electricians to get your Ankeny project completed right the first time.

One of the many aspects of owning a business includes the overall look of the building, inside and out. While bottom line profit numbers are a priority, you also must do what you can to ensure your business looks great and has plenty of lighting. Lighting also plays a huge role in the overall safety of your building for your customers as well as your employees. When you think about lighting, think about your electrician in Beverly Hills. At The Electric Connection, we understand the needs of your business and will ensure you get the best, most professional service team.

Your lighting needs indoors may not seem all that important until you see the results of newer fixtures. Your business can also save money by using more energy-efficient lighting systems, which of course adds to that bottom line. Whether you are revamping the area your customers see or redoing the employee work area, you are sure to get some great tips from your Beverly Hills electrician. Adding directed light in customer areas or brighter lights in employee work spaces will help the business overall. Dark, dingy spaces are unattractive and can actually strain an employee’s eyes as well as negatively impact their mood. You want happy employees, which will ensure you have happy customers.

Another area you may not pay a great deal of attention to is the restrooms. Believe it or not, many customers will judge a business based on the cleanliness and overall attractiveness of their bathrooms. This is an easy fix with the help of an electrician. Beverly Hills business owners can give their public restrooms a face lift by simply changing up and the light fixtures and brightening up the space. A bright bathroom looks cleaner and bigger. Do your business a favor and give The Electric Connection a call today and schedule your lighting upgrade.

DC motors are electrical devices which draw electricity (direct current) and convert it into mechanical energy. They have many uses in today’s industries, even though alternating current is the preferred choice for mains power supply. They are especially useful for machines that need to be driven at variable speeds.