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Six Tips to protect your home from electrical issues this winter!
Follow these six tips to protect your home in Winston-Salem, NC from electrical issues this winterTable of ContentsFollow these six tipsCheck all outdoor electrical outletsInspect your electrical outletsInvest in a surge protectorAdd insulationBe mindful of space...
How to Tell When an Electric Surge Protector is Overloaded
Electrical Surge Protector How to tell when your electrical surge protector has too many appliances plugged in.Table of Contents Introduction What is an Electric Surge Protector? Why is overloading an Electrical Surge Protector Dangerous? Signs of an overloaded...
Outdoor Lighting: What you need to know before installing.
Table of Contents: "What you need to know before installing outdoor lighting" Facts to consider when installing Outdoor Lighting The Purpose of Outdoor Lighting Safety Lighting Landscape Lighting How/Where Will You Power the Lights? Light Bulbs: LED vs. Low-Voltage...
Why your House lights dim?
Why do your house lights occasionally dim? Flipping on your heating or air conditioning unit can make the lights in your home dim briefly. Similar to the water in your pipes, only so much electricity can travel through your home's wiring at any given time, older homes...
10 Tips For a Successful Remodel
(updated 12.31.20) Ten Steps for a Successful Home or Office Remodel You have agonized over the decision, now you are ready to get rid of the wood paneling and outdated electrical fuse box in your home or office building. Where do you start? Should you hire a...
Will LED Lighting Save You Money?
Facts about LED lighting: What is LED Lighting? LED stands for “Light Emitting Diode”. An electrical current passes through a microchip, which illuminates tiny light sources known as LEDs to produce light. LED’s do not “burn out” but experience a reduction of...
ELECTRICAL METER SAFETY: What Homeowners need to know!
Electricity Meter Safety: What Homeowners need to know! Residential Electricity Meter Safety. What you as a homeowner need to be aware of. Be aware work on a electricity meter should only be done by a qualified, licensed electrician. (updated: 3.27.24)Your North...
Kitchen Renovations? Call Fortus Electric!
Kitchen Remodels Few home improvements provide a better return on investment than a well-executed kitchen renovation. Consulting with licensed and experienced electrical contractors, like our team at Fortus, is key to a successful project. We can help you maximize...
Retail Store Electrical Services
Fortus Electric provides Electrical Contracting Services in the Piedmont Triad of North Carolina BUILDING OR REMODELING A RETAIL STORE IN CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA? Hire a commercial electrician with the experience to make sure your retail outlet is safe,...
Electrical Tips for Fall
Electrical tips for Fall, be prepared for cold, wet weather. A little preparation now will help you get your home or business prepared for the upcoming wet, cold winter months. Spend a couple of hours and complete the Fortus Electic fall electrical checklist. Avoid...
Summer Electrical Safety Tips
Follow these safety tips for FUN and safe summer activities.
How to pick a good commercial electrician?
updated 9/214/20 Use the following 12 guidelines to choose a good electrician for your Residential or Commercial project. Skillset: do the electricians have the skill sets you need to provide you with the electrical solutions you need? Experience: Does the...
Solar Power Lighting Solutions
Consider solar power lighting; quick installation reduced electrical costs. Fortus Electric can help with your solar power needs. From landscaping lighting, deck lighting or outdoor safety lighting, solar options are becoming more reliable and affordable. Solar power...
Prepare for a Safe Spring: Electrical Safety Tips
Fortus Electric's Electrical Safety Tips for Spring (Post updated March 30, 2019) 1) Inspect all electrical outlets and switches • replace broken and out of date electrical plates • call an electrician and fix inoperable light switches • outdoor outlets and switches,...
I lost power coming into my house
Q. I lost electrical power in some of my house but not the entire house. What do I do? A. Try the following: • Reset the main breaker, or the breaker feeding your sub-pane • Call the power company to check the electrical power...
My electrical outlet box sinks into the wall
Q: I have a receptacle that moves back into the wall when I plug something in. A: This happens when the box is recessed in the wall and the opening of the wall is larger than the receptacle, allowing it to move beyond the wall. Fortus Electric can install special...