In your home, providing the perfect lighting is essential. Whether you are setting the mood or trying to bring as much light into a room as possible, there are many different reasons to install new lighting fixtures. Optimal lighting will give you complete control, allowing you to determine just how bright or dim you want your room to be at any given time. Recessed lighting will allow you to add some much-needed light into any given room, all while being in complete control over how bright your home will be. Our Richardson TX electricians at J-Five Electric can offer you additional information regarding this room-renovating lighting, also attending to all your lighting needs in a timely and efficient manner.

At J-Five Electric, we specialize in recessed lighting design, installation, and repair. Using lighting exclusively from Juno, a reputable and reliable lighting company in existence since 1976, we can design and install your lights efficiently and effectively. We will work with you every step of the way to make sure your vision for the recessed lighting in your home quickly becomes a reality. Juno is an industry leader in recessed lighting, and with J-Five, you can be guaranteed you are not only getting the best lighting, but quality work as well.

Whether for commercial or residential purposes, J-Five Electric is the company to count on for all your recessed lighting needs. J-Five will help you every step of the way, making sure your home or business has all the bases covered when it comes to recessed lighting. For more information, give us a call at 972-591-0325 or contact us online.

In our homes, there are many features that are equally important. What many of these features have in common is their reliance on electricity, meaning it is essential to make sure your home’s electric is up to grade. After all, no one wants to be left in the dark – literally. With our reliable Richardson TX electricians at J-Five Electric on your side, you can ensure your residential property boasts the best electric work possible.

Whether it is installing new electrical wiring or repairing your current electric issues, our electricians can service your every residential electric need in a timely and professional manner. In the case of electrical outage, our experts can diagnose the problem and get you back to working order in no time, meaning you never have to worry about being without power for long. Our experienced electricians familiar with all residential code requirements, allowing you the peace of mind of knowing the job will be done right.

Our licensed, insured, and trained technicians can accomplish any residential electric task for you, be it bringing additional light into a dark room or installing a ceiling fan to keep the air flowing freely.  Even if the project involves your outdoor environments, such as swimming pool electrical repairs or wiring your Jacuzzi properly, we can take on this task.

At J-Five Electric, we know there are many electrical components inside your home. In Richardson, TX, however, there is only one company to call to manage them. With any comments, questions, or to schedule an electric service today, give us a call 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.

As we continue through the spring and prepare for the summer, it is imperative to give your electrical system the same preventative-maintenance type of treatment as you would for your random appliances around the house, such as your air conditioning or heating unit or your water heater.

One thing you definitely want to steer clear of an electric arc, which is defined by Wikipedia as “an electrical breakdown of a gas which produces an ongoing plasma discharge, resulting from a current flowing through normally nonconductive media, such as air.”

Checking your electrical system should be a regular spring routine. In an effort to control arcing, here are some things to look for as your perform your routine maintenance.

• Check for burn marks: Burn marks at the main electrical panel can be a sign of arcing inside the panel. Arcing, which can be caused by loose connections or even damaged insulation, can lead to a bad fire.
• No unnecessary ignitions: All paper items or anything material that is considered combustible must be removed from the area of the main electrical panel. Items such as flammable liquids or even cardboard should be removed. Sparks caused by arcing can ignite these materials.
• Check each outlet: Make sure you know where your loose-fitting plugs are, as they can be a sign of a worn-out receptacle. These should be replaced immediately, as they can cause overheating and electrical fires.

For all of your maintenance issues, make sure you have a well-trained professional assigned to the task. Call our Dallas TX electricians at J-Five Electric today to schedule an appointment for your spring maintenance project. Contact our Dallas electrical company today, or visit us online for details.

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.

One of the main issues for homeowners is maintain safety in and outside of the home. Keeping a porch light on can increase safety, but it also can run up your light bill in the long run.

Rather than relying on a porch light, our Dallas TX electricians suggest installing motion sensor lighting, which will not only provide safety but also save energy. Motion sensor lights automatically turn on when they detect motion in the range of its sensors and turn off after a certain time span. This serves as a cost-effective way to help protect you and those around you.

All families are recommended to switch to motion sensor lighting for the following reasons:

No surprise criminals: A burglar is expecting a home to be empty when he doesn’t see a porch light on. Once the intruder steps into sensor range and the lights come on, a burglar will flee quickly.

Animal deterrence: Motion sensor lighting can be great for those who live in rural areas that often feature the occasional raccoon or deer. These animals are not fond of sudden lights, and they will help to keep the unwanted pests away from your property.

Night-time safety measures: If you live in an area without many street lights, motion sensor lighting will be beneficial as you make it to your driveway during the late evenings. No longer will you have to tiptoe in an attempt to not trip over stairs or anything else in your hard.

Additional security: Many homes have home security systems that will monitor all indoor intrusion. Motion sensor lighting will help motion all outdoor intrusion, giving a home full security.

Motion sensor lighting is an excellent option for your home for various reasons. Our Dallas TX electrical company can install these lights for you at an affordable rate. Call us today, or visit us online for additional information.

You ever warm something up in the microwave, and then all of a sudden, for no reason whatsoever, the microwave stops working? This can be frustrating – particularly if your microwave is somewhat new.

Before jumping to conclusions, our Dallas TX electricians understand that the problem may not be the microwave at all. Some people don’t realize that when it comes to electrical outlets, it’s as simple as flipping off – and then on again – a circuit breaker.

Microwaves draw quite a bit of power, and if they are sharing an outlet with another appliance that draws a lot of power, it may lead to a circuit tripping. Other appliances that use lots of power are electrical heaters, large televisions, DVD players and computers. Keep in mind that an outlet can only do so much – and if you try to overwork it, it’ll let you know by shutting everything down.

Fortunately, this problem is resolved simply by going to your circuit box and resetting the circuit. Simply turn the circuit for five seconds and then turn it on to restore power. If your power doesn’t come back on after this, you have an electrical issue, and you must call a certified electrician.

For all of your electrical inquiries, do not hesitate to contact our qualified technicians. Call our Dallas electrical company today, or contact us online.

February is the month of love and enchantment. When it comes to your home, chandeliers can help enhance February even more.

Chandeliers are perfect lighting options to bring elegance, romance or extravagance – or a combination of everything – to your home. There are several chandelier types on market for the average homeowner to choose from, but any of these lighting fixtures are great for high-vaulted ceilings, and they add value to the décor in any room.

Most chandeliers provide an intimate atmosphere with dim or soft lighting. While some chandeliers appear as lights, others appear as candles. The options will depend on your taste and your expectations for the room you’re augmenting.

Installation for the do-it-yourselfer is relatively simple, but it’s always best to call a professional for installation purposes, especially when dealing with electrical wiring. It is suggested to use low-watt light bulbs, as high-watt bulbs run risk of creating too much heat. It also is suggested not to hang chandeliers in rooms that are near water, such as kitchens or bathrooms.

Let our Dallas TX electricians handle your chandelier installation and all other electrical remodeling tasks to better your home. Call our Dallas electrical company today, or visit 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.