Water heaters play an important role in every residential home. Water heaters are the source behind hot showers, warm baths and various temperatures of water used for washing dishes and clothes. When choosing to install a new water heater in your home, there are a few different options available. Homeowners can choose between traditional gas water heaters and the increasingly popular electric water heaters. The licensed electricians at Expert Electric recommend installing electric water heaters. Here are three reasons why electric water heaters are a better alternative to gas water heaters.

By choosing to install an electric water heater as opposed to a gas or propane water heater, you are creating a safer environment for your family. Gas and propane water heaters can result in leaks which can eventually lead to fires and explosions. The damage caused by a gas leak can be detrimental to a home. Electric water heaters are a much safer alternative. With electric water heaters and other electrical appliances, homeowners still run this risk of electrocution; however, this is less likely to occur.

Electric water heaters have fewer parts than gas water heaters which reduces the costs associated with part replacement and repair. Electric water heaters generally last longer than gas. A longer lasting water heater is important to many homeowners given how expensive the installation of a new water heater can be.

The process of installing a gas water heater is far more complex than installing an electric water heater. In most cases, the installation costs with electric water heaters are significantly less than the installation costs with gas water heaters. The cost-efficiency of electric water heaters lasts beyond the initial installation. Electric water heaters are low-maintenance resulting in less repair costs throughout their lifespan. In addition to their low-maintenance, electric water heaters can be programmed to only run when needed, resulting in less wasted energy.

To learn more about electric water heaters and their installation, please contact the licensed electricians at Expert Electric. We offer various commercial and residential electrical services including outdoor parking lot lighting, standby generators, motion sensing lights and more. Call us today at 604-681-8338 or book a service appointment through our website.

Your home is constantly changing and evolving. It is one of the things that makes home ownership fun. It is exciting to sit down at night and look around your home and your yard and think of the different things you could do to make it a little better. The definition of the perfect home is always a little different and it can change from year to year. If you have some big plans that you would like to see happen in and around your home, you need an electrician in Pasadena. The Electric Connection has been around for years; helping homeowners just like yourself turn their home into their dream home with various projects and upgrades.

It doesn’t matter if your dreams are big or small, your electrician can help. It may be something as simple as adding a few outlets to your kitchen or installing a beautiful center island to make your meal prep easier and more efficient. Sometimes, you may have no idea where to start or what is actually needed to make one of your dreams a reality. This is why you need the help of somebody familiar with the ins and out of Pasadena electrical work.

Your job will be to communicate what it is you want to achieve and then an electrician will give you a free electrical estimate to let you know what kind of costs you can expect to incur. Keep in mind, the electrician will be providing the electrical portion of the job. You will need to do any actual renovating and construction yourself or hire a carpenter to take care of that part. You will want to choose an electrician who will work with your contractor while ensuring your electrical needs and desires are taken care of. You can count on The Electric Connection to provide you with an experienced electrician. Give us a call today.

Over the last few years, talk about LED lights has become more commonplace. As there is a global trend to become more economically friendly, it is no surprise that more people are switching to LED lights. LED lights, which stand for ‘light emitting diodes’, are not only ecologically sound, but economical as well.

Traditional fluorescent lights contain small amounts of mercury. Mercury is extremely hazardous to the environment but humans as well. If you come into contact or inhale mercury, it can be very dangerous and negatively impact your health. Fluorescent bulbs need special care to dispose of properly. LED lights do not contain any hazardous or poisonous material and are 100% recyclable. This means you can have peace of mind when disposing of your LED bulbs and know that the impact on the earth is minimal.

When we say energy efficient, this means that it takes less electricity to convert into light. Part of the reasons that LED bulbs are more efficient is because they do not heat up as much. Less energy is lost in heat so the electrical energy that flows in can go directly to light. Traditional bulbs tend to run at 20% efficiency where as LED bulbs can run at 80% efficiency. Practically speaking, if you are using LED bulbs in your home you are looking at large saving increases on your monthly electrical bill!

In addition to saving money on your monthly electrical bill, you will also save money by replacing your light bulbs less frequently. Standard light bulbs have a life span of 800 to 1,500 hours, while fluorescent bulbs can last up to 10,000 hours. LEDs on the other hand can last up to 60,000 hours! You can run for years without needing to replace an LED bulb. So while LEDs are more expensive initially, they are a wise investment in the long run.

Although the number of benefits of using LED lights is quite long, these are just a small number of ways that LED bulbs help the environment and your pocketbook.

The lives of 21st Century Americans are filled with endless electronic gadgets and appliances. A modern home filled with computers, entertainment systems and portable devices can quickly run short of convenient electric outlets to provide power to the media extravaganza. That makes power strips a must. In addition to providing ample plug space, power strips can also protect your devices, help keep them organized, give a boost to your energy efficiency and provide a flash of style while they're at it. Check out a sampling of models that show off some of the best that power strips have to offer:

If you need advice on powering and protecting your devices, or have any other electrical work that needs to be addressed, contact a qualified electrician without delay.