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Top 3 Electrical Issues At Home

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As you work from home you may notice some electrical issues that are not going away. Here are our top three:

1. A bad switch. When you’ve turned on that light switch and the bulb seems fine then flickers. Do you have to hold the switch in place? Or perhaps you hear noise. Time for a professional electrician to repair or replace the switch.

2. Your circuit breaker trips. Does your circuit breaker keep tripping in your home. This is definitely a sign of a bigger problem. You may need to replace your electrical panel.

3. Surges. Transient electrical surges. They may only happen for a blink of an eye but can have a negative impact on your appliances. Besides having a power strip surge protector, this is a sign of larger problems that need to be addressed and fixed.

NIC Construction & Electrical is here to help you with all of your electrical needs. Contact us today at 661-600-2851.

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The Best Standby Generator For Your Home

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At NIC Construction and Electrical, we are here to help you find and install the best standby generator for your home.

These generators will give you the power you need to securely power your home during a time of an emergency outage.

Let’s take a look at some of the top 3 standby generators:

1. Generac Guardian 22kw Standby Generator System. This system will power your entire home and will connect to your gas line or propane tank. It also has a digital power manager able to power multiple A/C units if needed.

2. Kohler 20RESCL-200SELS – 20kW Composite Standby Generator System. Commercial grade clean power. This will also power your entire household.

3. Briggs & Stratton 20kW Standby Generator System Not only will this system power your home but is able to power all circuits without a sub-panel.

No matter which you choose you will want a professional experienced electrical contractor to install this for you. NIC-Construction & Electrical will get this done and done right. Contact NIC today at 661-600-2851.

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Construction and Electrical Services in the Santa Clarita Valley

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NIC-Construction and Electrical are headquartered in the Santa Clarita Valley. With over 20 years of experience in the trades, NIC-Construction and Electrical is your number one choice for your home remodeling project. Our dedication to the area and our chosen vendors is. a plus for all of our customers.

A full-service contractor that will take your project from the start to finish. We start with a contract detailing the work we help you through every step of the job.

So whether it’s for your kitchen or bathroom remodel we can meet and exceed your expectations.

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Construction and Electrical Services in the Santa Clarita Valley

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NIC Construction and Electrical care about our local community Santa Clarita.

Santa Clarita is an ever-growing valley of not only new homes but aging neighborhoods that need remodeling services. These services include but not limited too:

– Flooring
– Carpentry
– Electrical
– Custom Cabinets
– Painting
– Plumbing
– Windows

Before anything reach out and schedule a quote at 661-600-2851

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When Should You Upgrade Your Electrical Panels?

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Your electrical panel needs to handle all of your electrical load requirements for your home, from its appliances, entertainment systems, lighting, HVAC, and the army of gadgets we take for granted. You may have tripped a circuit before and had to reset it. However, when should you upgrade your electrical panels. Here is a general guideline to upgrading:

  1. New Appliances Installed Depending on the age of your home, if you have recently installed new appliances (refrigerator, washer/dryer, HVAC or even an electric vehicle charging station) you may need a 200-amp panel installed to handle the new electrical needs.
  2. Older Panels Are not designed to handle the load requirements of today and some may pose a hazard. Federal Pacific, ITE Pushmatic, Zinsco and GTE/Sylvania have all been shown to pose a fire hazard and are no longer manufactured but there are still many homes out there with these types of panels installed. Get to know what type of panel you have by consulting with a qualified electrician.
  3. Using Many Power Strips and Cords Does your house use a lot of power strips and extension cords? If this is the case this could also pose a potential hazard. Look into what can be done to avoid this issue. Hire a qualified electrician to address the issue and come up with the right solution to handle your power needs.
  4. Remodeling your Home If you are in the midst of a remodel of your home then it makes sense to look into upgrading your panel to handle the new power requirements you’ve just created. Chances are you will have new outlets, lighting, or appliances installed. With the changing electrical code requirements out there a new panel will be needed to meet those codes.
  5. Wiring When looking into upgrading your panel take into consideration the type of wiring you have. Consult with a qualified electrician to thoroughly look into the possibility of a complete upgrade. Panel and wiring upgrades will help put your mind at rest knowing your home is fully up to date with all its electrical needs.

If any of these ring true for you, then give NIC-Construction & Electrical a call. We would be happy to help you with your panel upgrade. (661) 600-2851

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What Type of Recessed Lighting is Available?

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There are many types of recessed lighting available. Here’s a look at the different types and features of each.

Open Trim:  This type of recessed trim is flush with the ceiling and allows for the bulb to protrude a little from the surface. This type of trim normally allows for more light to reflect out by not restricting the light from the bulb.

Pinhole Trim: Works to keep the light to a tight single beam. Spotlight type of effect and is used to highlight certain areas of a room.

Baffle Trim: One of the most popular of recessed lights. This light has a ribbed interior that helps reflect light and reduce glare. The light bulb placement is made easier by this design also.

Shower Trim: Like it’s name sake this fixture is perfect for showers, and bathrooms. The light is made with tempered glass to withstand moisture.

Wall-Wash Trim: Like it’s name sake this fixture is perfect for showers, and bathrooms. The Trim face is made with tempered glass to withstand moisture.

One of the nice things about lighting trims is they are made to fit many different recessed lighting applications and come in various styles, colors and sizes to fit a range of recessed fixtures from the simple incandescent bulb type to the more energy efficient LED lighting fixtures. 

Lighting designs for your home décor!

When you’ve chosen the lighting for your home décor and are ready to transform your lighting experience in your home call NIC Construction & Electrical

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How to Design Your Outdoor Lighting

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Exterior lighting is important for safety and security of your home. Beyond just the security the lighting will complement the look of your home during the evening/nightime hours.

Here are some ideas that will help you design the exterior lighting of your home.

1. Determine how many lights you’ll need for your yard.

2. Exterior entry lights should be at eye level and at least five feet above ground.

3. With entry lights in place. It’s important to remember the accent and ambient lighting, along walkways, highlighting plants of interest. You will create curb appeal.

4. Security lighting – for security and safety. These lights can be set for motion or dusk-to-dawn giving you the type of security you need day or night

Outdoor lighting in general must be water-proof and suitable for damp or wet locations 

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The Right Wiring Could Save Your Home

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Your home’s safety is the utmost importance right?  Then don’t take a chance with faulty wiring that could possibly cause a fire.

If you have flickering lights, hear buzzing from an outlet or smell foul odor through your walls you more than likely have bad wiring.

According to Consumer Product Safety -” The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reports that electrical receptacles are involved in 5,300 fires every year, causing forty deaths and more than 100 consumer injuries.”

Don’t take that chance. Your home and family’s well being is important.

Schedule a free quote with NIC Construction today.  Call (661) 600-2851 or TEXT US