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7 Questions to Ask Before Hiring an Electrician

Whether you’re planning a full-scale home improvement project, upgrading your lighting, or simply fixing faulty electrical wiring, hiring the right electrician can make or break the job. At A-1 Electric, we know how crucial it is for customers to feel confident in who they hire. The safety of your home or commercial property, the quality of the installation, and your long-term energy efficiency all depend on asking the right questions upfront. Here’s a guide to seven key questions that will help you choose the best professional for your electrical project. Continue reading

Understanding Sub-Panels: When Your Home or Business Needs One

Your electrical system is a complex network of wires and switches, constantly working to distribute electricity to different areas of your house or business. While your main electrical panel handles the majority of this workload, there are times when adding an electrical sub-panel becomes necessary. Whether you’re expanding your home, setting up a new workshop, or adding more devices, a sub-panel can provide more electricity without overloading your main panel. But how do electrical sub-panels work, and when should you consider installing one? Let our Philadelphia commercial electricians break it down for you! Continue reading