Energy Efficient Lighting makes a bigger impact on your electric bill than most homeowners realize. If you’re still using older bulbs and fixtures, you could be wasting hundreds of dollars a year, without even knowing it. At Prime Electric, we help Sacramento homeowners make smart lighting upgrades that boost comfort, reduce costs, and last for […]
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Electrical overloads are more common than you think, and more dangerous than most people realize. At Prime Electric, we’ve seen it all: scorched outlets, overloaded breaker panels, extension cords doubled up in every corner. It’s usually not done out of carelessness. Just a lack of know-how. Here’s the thing. Your home’s electrical system wasn’t built
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You want power outside. For lights, tools, music, whatever. Running extension cords through the window isn’t the vibe anymore. So, what’s the move? Install an outdoor outlet the right way. Not just fast. Not “kinda” safe. But actually up to code and built to last. Because if it gets wet and goes sideways… you’ll wish
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You swap the battery, hit the test button, and wait. Minutes go by… then, beep. It’s enough to make you lose it, especially when it happens in the middle of the night. But that chirp isn’t random. Your smoke detector is trying to tell you something, and it won’t stop until you figure out what
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Rewiring a house is one of those projects homeowners tend to put off, until it becomes urgent. But in Sacramento, where many homes were built before the 1970s, it’s not uncommon for electrical systems to be outdated, overloaded, or even dangerous. Here’s the thing: rewiring your house isn’t just about adding new outlets or modern
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Your circuit breaker keeps tripping, and you’re over it. The lights cut out, your microwave shuts off mid-pop, and your morning routine gets hijacked by a trip to the breaker box. Annoying? Definitely. But here’s what most homeowners in Sacramento don’t realize: that tripping breaker is doing its job, and trying to tell you something’s
You walk into a room and feel an instant “wow.” No bulky fixtures. No shadows crowding the corners. Just crisp, even light that makes the whole space look bigger. That, in a nutshell, is the magic of recessed lighting installation. Sure, table lamps and pendants have their place. But when homeowners want a clean ceiling
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Hiring a licensed electrician can be nerve-wracking. You Google licensed electrician near me, scroll through dozens of names, and hope the one you call isn’t going to leave you with flickering lights, or worse, a fire hazard. So how can you tell if you made the right call? There are clear, real-world signs that the
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Ever stared at your electrical panel and wondered, “Do I have a 200 amp breaker in here somewhere?” You’re not alone. Plenty of homeowners get told they need a 200 amp panel or breaker, but nobody ever explains what one actually looks like — or where to even start looking. Let’s fix that. In this
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Sacramento evenings are something special. Whether it’s a summer barbecue with friends or a quiet moment under the stars, your backyard has the potential to be an oasis. But here’s the thing: the right lighting can make or break the mood. If your outdoor space goes dark after sunset, you’re missing out on some serious
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