Ding-dong, the doorbell’s dead. Perhaps you’re remodeling your home and adding features. In addition to your new lighting, you might be interested in adding a new chime to your home. If you’re thinking of installing a new doorbell, our Dallas electricians can help.

J-Five Electric is a Dallas TX electrician that provides residential and commercial services for your repair and construction needs. Our licensed, insured, and trained electricians are experts in electrical repair for your home, business or manufacturing facility.

Having a new doorbell for your home can provide an appealing quality with a new and pleasant ring. Before taking on the installation yourself, call J-Five Electric for help. We can provide options to find the doorbell that is right for you and install it without complication. Depending on the wiring system you have, this can be a risky process and not a task you should try yourself.

Some chimes can be more elaborate with the use of short musicals such as Westminster Quarters.  To learn more about your doorbell options and pricing, you can schedule a service with your local electrician in Dallas TX online or by calling 972-591-0325.

As our trusted Richardson TX electricians at J-Five Electric know, properly-working electricity is one of the most crucial components of any home. Whether by lighting the family dinner table or powering the office air conditioner, electricity is essential to our everyday lives. As important as electricity is, however, it also presents certain safety hazards if you aren’t too careful. Here are some safety tips to ensure your electricity won’t get the best of you.

A common cause of electrical fires is frayed or broken cords or wires. If you come across these in your home, it is best to replace the cord entirely. Do not try to simply tape or hold the cord back together. By replacing the cord, you can save yourself from the worry that comes with faulty wiring.

Perhaps the most common electric no-no is using electricity near water. It may seem like everyone knows this, it’s the age-old image of the hairdryer in the bathtub. But even wet floors near electricity present hazards. Keep your electrical products away from showers, bathtubs, swimming pools, and any other large sources of water.

It is also essential to remember that electricity needs proper ventilation. Particularly with televisions, computers, and all their accessories, do not try to load too many plugs into one outlet. Use a surge protector to even out the charges. This will ensure that your appliances do not overheat, preventing a potential electrical fire.

Also remember that extension cords should only been used when necessary, and  are not a permanent solution to your electric needs. Have one of our trained, insured, and licensed electricians install additional outlets to better suit your electric needs.

As always, for all your residential or commercial electric questions or concerns, call us at 972-591-0325 or visit us online today.

Searching for  local Richardson commercial electrical services for any size job should begin and end with J-Five Electric. Your commercial electrical system is too valuable to let any electrician handle. Your data, servers, lighting, office equipment and employees all depend on electricity. Minimal business disruption is key when it comes to electrical repair or upgrades.

J-Five Electric has been serving the commercial industry since 1992 and offer a wide variety of commercial electrical repair and installation services including:

• Commercial Electrical Wiring and Rewiring
• Electrical Panel Upgrades
• Factory Machine Circuits
• High Voltage Wiring and Sign Circuits
• Emergency Lighting
• Meter Replacement and Installation
• Warehouse or Auditorium Lighting
• Security Lighting Repair or Installation
• Office Remodel or Lease Space Finish Out
• Metal Building Wiring
• GFCI or AFCI and Equipment Wiring
• Ballast Repair

J-Five Electric is the honest choice for your commercial electrical repair need. Their code of ethics include providing qualified respectable service to every customer, treating others how they wish to be treated, and make you feel like one of the family.

For Richardson TX commercial electrical repair and service, contact J-Five Electric now by phone or online.

When the temperature rises in the summer, often your electricity bill rises with it. Energy efficient choices can help alleviate high energy bills and make the summer strain on your electricity easier.

Turning off lights in rooms where no one is using them is a simple energy step to use in the summer months when daylight hours are longer. Use natural light when you can and call your Dallas TX electricians at J-Five Electric for all your residential lighting needs.

The strain on air conditioning units during the warmer months can be eased by using ceiling or oscillating fans. Fans are more energy efficient than a large AC unit.

Open the refrigerator door once while removing all the items you need instead of opening it multiple times. You might also consider washing dishes by hand every once in a while instead of running the dishwasher.

Hang clothes on a line during the summer months for energy efficiency. Your energy bill will benefit from running the dryer less. While these tips will help save energy, the professionals at J-Five Electric, your Dallas electricity company is here to help you with all your residential electricity needs. Give us a call or contact us online today.

Remember when saving on your light bulb meant switching from a 100-watt to a 60-watt bulb? While that did save a little money, that doesn’t compare to the money you could be saving if you use energy-efficient lighting such as an LED bulb.

An LED (light emitting diode) bulb is made to save money on your electricity. Regular incandescent bulbs can cost as much as 10 times its original purpose depending on how often it is used. While LED bulbs cost a little more, they last much longer than incandescent bulbs while using much less watts of electricity. LED bulbs use roughly five to 10 watts. The savings can really add up when LED bulbs are used in commercial environments.

LED bulbs are durable in that they hold up better to accidental bumps than incandescent bulbs. They do not have a filament, which means they will not get damaged under certain circumstances when an incandescent bulb might break. Additionally, LED bulbs do not cause heat build-up, which makes them more of the safety choice than incandescent bulbs.

LED bulbs are an excellent choice for the home or office, and our Dallas TX electricians are very knowledgeable in the topic. Give our Dallas electrical company a call today, or contact us online for more information on LED bulbs and their many advantages.

If you live in north Texas and you and your family woke up to no electricity and all the cold you could stand, understand that this not only may be routine but also repetitive for the next couple of days.

Most of the state will be experiencing rolling blackouts, which basically is an intentional electrical power outage initiated in this case by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT). These blackouts also are referred to as load shedding, as they rotate outages in an effort to compensate for an electrical shortage because of plant trips occurring because of the icy weather conditions.

Rolling blackouts are last-resort efforts to avoid total blackouts. They usually affect residential neighborhoods and small businesses. ERCOT hasn’t speculated on a time duration, but it has suggested the outages will take place all around the state and can last anywhere from 15 to 45 minutes per neighborhood. Some neighborhoods will experience multiple outages. All critical-need customers (hospitals, nursing homes, etc.) are not expected to be affected.

Households experiencing outages longer than the expected delay may have other weather-related issues causing electrical problems. During this span, all homeowners are asked to reduce their electricity usage during this span. One tip includes turning off all unused lights. Another tip involves unplugging all unused appliances and electronic devices.

More tips can be found on the Public Utility Commission of Texas website. Our Dallas TX electric company can assist you with tips, as well. Feel free to call our Dallas TX electricians, or contact us online for information.

Whether it’s your 60-inch television or the small lamp in the baby’s room, keep in mind that everything electrical can be measured in terms of how much energy it uses.

In looking at the amount of electricity used, one device that has proven to be reliable and somewhat inexpensive is a watt-hour meter. With the cheaper wall-socket models priced roughly around $25 (give or take a few dollars), a watt-hour meter measures the electricity used at that given moment, as well as over a period of time.

A watt-hour meter is plugged into an electrical outlet. The device (your TV, the lamp, etc.) is then plugged into the meter. The meter then will display how many watts (kilowatt hours) that device uses. Watt-hour meters are extremely beneficial in calculating how much power is used for large appliances (refrigerators, washer machines, etc.), as well as vampire appliances (appliances that use – or “suck” – power even in off or standy mode) such as that lovely big-screen TV in your living room.

Many electrical experts will suggest investing in a watt-hour meter, as they will assist in you saving money each month. Our Dallas TX electrical experts are available to answer all of your questions about the meters or anything associated with electrical energy. Feel free to call our Dallas electrical company today, or contact us online.

Extension cords are among the most common electrical devices found around the house. They are the reason your TVs, lamps and radios all run under one socket.

While this is convenient for you, not using the proper extension cord can be very dangerous for you and your family. According to the U.S. Product Safety Commission, roughly 50 people are killed and 4,000 are injured from accidents involving improper usage of extension cords.

An extension cord’s ability to safely provide electrical power is based on length and gauge. The longer an extension cord is, the lower its gauge number will be. In other words, the longer it is, the thicker the wire is. Electrical experts say you want to use the shortest cord possible to reduce the chance of major injury.

There are three types of extension cords – heavy duty, medium duty and light duty – which are made for specific electrical appliances. Heavy-duty cords are designed to work for the larger appliances and power tools in a home. Heavy-duty cords work great for electrical devices with 10-15 amps of load.

Medium-duty cords are built for your laptops, portable DVD players, netbooks and other like devices. These cords are for devices of roughly 10 amps. Light-duty cords are designed for basic use with clocks, lamps and other small electrical devices. These are usually for devices no more than seven amps.

Our Dallas TX electricians can assist you with choosing the proper extension cords for your home living. Call our Dallas electrical company today, or contact us online for information.

One of your New Year’s resolutions may involve home improvement projects, such as rewiring a house. While we feel all rewiring upgrades should be done by a licensed electrician – such as our trusted Dallas electricians – we know many of you want to make this a do-it-yourself project in an effort of saving money.

This project has so many intricate steps that it’s best to have a professional handle it. You must be able to check and remove the breaker box, connect and reconnect switches, peel insulation and be on point with the number of wires needed.

If you still plan on making this one of your projects, here are a couple things you should know. Best of luck to you.

• Be smart and prepared: Wear proper safety gear (goggles, gloves, etc.) when you’re working on projects such as this. Also, have the proper tools available (wires, wire cutters, cables, etc.)
• Switch goes off: So that you won’t catch a nasty shock, make sure all electric power is turned off.
• Do your homework: Make sure you know how many lights and switches are in the home before starting the project. Also, count the number of power outlets.

There are plenty other tips you can use for a rewiring project, and our Dallas TX electrical company is here to assist you with all your needs. Call us, or contact us online today for more information.

Contrary to popular belief, the “off” switch on some appliance doesn’t necessarily mean “off.” Many appliance just go into standby mode.

So what does this mean for the consumer? While your TVs, video games, stereo systems and other like appliances are in off mode, they’re still costing you money from an electrical standpoint – not as much as it would be if the machines were on, but still costing money.

Machines such as these are called vampire appliances, basically because they suck up electricity and bleed your energy dollars in doing so. A typical home can host anywhere from 15-30 vampire appliances, which could cost you hundreds of dollars per year. Consider the money lost as money you could have used during this holiday season.

There are a couple of helpful solutions to fighting vampire appliances. The most extreme answer is to unplug the machines you’re not using. Granted, that’s difficult considering you use them all most of the time.

A more reasonable solution is to use smart power strips with on/off buttons. Another solution would be to purchase energy-efficient appliances. Televisions with the Energy Star label could save you a large amount of dollars down the road versus the conventional television.

Our expert Dallas TX electricians can offer additional tips to save you money and keep the vampires from the sucking the life out of your home and your wallets. Feel free to call our commercial and residential electrical company today, or contact us online for additional information.