Category: Electrical
5 Warning Signs of Electrical Problems in Your Home
5 Warning Signs of Electrical Problems in Your Home We’ve all been there – a light bulb flickers, or an outlet feels warm to the touch. It’s easy to brush these off as minor inconveniences, but they could be warning signs of more serious electrical issues. As a homeowner, recognizing these red flags could save
Common Household Electrical Issues
Common Household Electrical Issues: A Shocking Revelation? As experts in residential home services since 1995, we’ve witnessed our fair share of hair-raising electrical issues. In this blog, we’ll shed some light on common household electrical issues, including backstabbed outlets and the shocking side effects they can have. So, grab your voltage meter (if you have
The Professional Edge: Choosing a Licensed Company Over a Handyman
When faced with home repairs or maintenance tasks, homeowners often wrestle with the decision between hiring a handyman and opting for a professional company. While handymen can offer quick fixes at a potentially lower cost, the benefits of choosing a licensed, insured, and professional company, especially for plumbing, heating, cooling, and electrical work, are
The Power of Prevention: Inspections vs. Emergencies
In the world of homeownership, there’s a choice to be made—act proactively to prevent disasters or reactively deal with the aftermath. When it comes to your plumbing, the decision is crystal clear: opt for an annual plumbing inspection to safeguard your home, your wallet, and your peace of mind. Let’s explore why an ounce of
Conserve energy this summer in Roanoke with a smart thermostat
Hot weather is fast-approaching, and your home’s air conditioning unit will once again be put to the test. Your Roanoke cooling experts at Southern Trust Home Services recommends that you install a smart thermostat to help you save on energy bills and stay cool doing it. Not only are they sleek and efficient,
A generator readiness plan ensures your unit will work when needed
Spring storms will soon head toward Roanoke and can bring along with them downed trees and flooding that can wipe out utility lines, leaving you and your family without power. Therefore, it’s a good idea to prepare for severe weather by investing in a whole-home generator and developing a generator readiness plan to ensure your
Stay safe this winter with these space heater safety tips
Whether we are warming up a drafty space, needing extra heat or having to use them as a main heating source, Roanoke residents use space heaters in abundance during the cold winter months. But space heaters are not always safe and homeowners should take extra caution when using them to heat their homes. According to
Tips to keep the holidays festive and not flammable
If you’ll be spending some time in the next few weeks decorating your Roanoke home by hanging lights on trees, roofs and eaves, using your stove more to make delightful treats or by affixing other electrical decorations around your home, you should also spend a little time ensuring that your electrical system can handle the
Fall Outdoor Lighting Tips and Safety
As summer transitions to autumn, more and more homeowners will be enjoying the cooler evenings on their porches and patios, and an outdoor lighting system is the perfect complement to the change in weather. If not correctly installed and maintained, however, exterior lighting can pose some serious safety hazards. The Roanoke electrical experts at
Make sure your home’s ready before investing in an EV
With gas prices up this spring — and expected to continue rising this summer — many frustrated drivers may start thinking about trading in their combustion-fired fossil fuel guzzlers for the sleek, smooth efficiency of an electric vehicle. EV technology is advancing quickly, expanding the driving range and improving performance and comfort. Gas-powered cars and
