Recessed lighting continues to be among the most popular types of lights to install inside a home or office. This is lighting that generally lies flush with the surface of your ceiling, but may extend outward with a dome feature as well. Generally, it may be used as a spotlight feature in your home, shining light over a family photo above the mantel in a fireplace as an example, or it may be used to provide more subtle, ambient lighting. Many homeowners and business owners alike will combine recessed lighting with other forms of lighting in space to enjoy another option for controlling the brightness and even direction of lighting in a room. Dimmer switches can be added to these for additional control over your lighting. J-Five Electric provides you with a full range of recessed can electrical services in Richardson TX and the surrounding north Dallas area.

In addition to providing you with recessed can and wiring installation, we also can provide you with a full range of residential electrical services. From fixing an outlet that doesn’t seem to be working properly to helping you to install a ceiling fan in your bedroom or change out a fixture over your stairs, you can call our north Dallas and Richardson TX electricians to your home to help with all of your electrical repairs, maintenance, and installation needs. Electrical installations and repair work are definitely tasks you want to leave to the experts, and our friendly, experienced professionals are available to handle all of your electrical needs.

Recessed can lighting may be one lighting addition you are thinking about today, and we can certainly provide you with efficient yet flawless installation so your home or office can benefit from the beauty this type of lighting will provide to your space. Whether you need just a few recessed lighting fixtures added of your need more extensive repair and installation services, give J-Five Electric a call at 972-591-0325 today.

In your home, there is detailed attention paid to the lighting and decorative items inside your residence. However, it equally important for a home to boast an appealing outdoor environment, as this is often the first thing people notice when they see a home. An important aspect of your outdoor environment is outdoor lighting, as this not only increases the appeal of your area, but provides protection and safety for your home and deters burglary. Our Richardson TX electricians at J-Five Electric can install, maintain, and repair this crucial lighting for your outdoor area today.

Whether your lighting is for decorative or security purposes, our skilled and trained electricians can install these sight-saving devices for you. At J-Five, we understand just how important your home is to you, and we treat it as we would our own – with the utmost care and respect. Our standards of excellence guarantee your home will be left exactly how you found it, and our work will be of the highest quality. With outdoor lighting from our trusted and knowledgeable electricians, your outdoor area will be increasingly eye-pleasing and safer in no time.

As a family-run business for over 17 years, at J-Five, we truly put the needs of the customer first. With us on your side, you can rest assured that the job will be done right – the first time. For additional information regarding outdoor lighting in Richardson and the surrounding area, give us a call at 972-591-0325 or contact us online today.

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.

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.

This Memorial Day Weekend is also Tax Free Weekend in Texas. Certain items across the state such as clothes and appliances will be duty free. Your Plano TX electrician at J-Five Electric encourages you to look into ENERGY STAR appliances and other products over the holiday weekend.

ENERGY STAR appliances and other products save you money on electricity and aides the national conservation effort. The ENERGY STAR website says all products “meet strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the EPA and US Department of Energy.”

The City of Plano has information on their website regarding the ENERGY STAR appliances Memorial Day Weekend sales tax holiday:

“Over this upcoming Memorial Day weekend, Texans won’t have to pay state or local sales tax on select ENERGY STAR products, including air conditioners, refrigerators, dishwashers and even light bulbs. Take advantage of the fourth-annual Texas ENERGY STAR Sales Tax Holiday this May 28-30, 2011, and get a break from state and local sales taxes on the purchase of eligible ENERGY STAR appliances and products.”

Your local Plano energy efficiency electrician professionals are here to help you with any electrical conservation endeavor. Your next recessed lighting, washer and dryer circuit, landscape lighting, or appliance installation and circuitry project can all be done with energy conservation in mind. Consider ENERGY STAR products like appliances and light bulbs during the tax free Memorial Day weekend.

For more information, call your Plano Texas electric company, J-Five Electric, today or schedule an appointment 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.

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.