Archive for February 2018

Are you looking for a residential electrician in Hagerstown MD or surrounding areas? Need help with breaker boxes or meter bases? Your home’s electrical panel divides all the electrical power into different circuits, with a series of circuit breakers and fuses that allow you to control all the electrical components of your home. 1. Older…

LED UPGRADES SAVE MONEY AND TIME!!!!   YOUR HOME LED LIGHTING   Want beautiful lighting that pays for itself? Upgrade to longer lasting LED lights and save money using up to 87% less electricity, year after year.       HALOGEN DOWNLIGHTS   Halogen downlights burn through bulbs, money and are a fire hazard. These…

Whether you like it or not, electricity can be very dangerous if not handled properly.  It is also scientifically proven that children and electrical outlets are like 2 magnetics and attract to each other (ok its not scientifically proven, it is a fact). Child Proofing Your Outlets Electrical outlet caps I only recommend these for…

Electrical Code Updates Electrical hazards result in thousands of residential and commercial accidents each year. 30,000 home fires, 200 deaths, nearly 1,000 injuries, and over $600 million in property damage are associated with electric wiring, according to the National Fire Protection Association, and according to the Electrical Safety Foundation International, account for 20 percent of…

  Electrical Safety Electrical Safety is our biggest concern at Walters Tristate Electric. Our electricians are here to help make sure your home or business is as safe as it can be. Our expert electricians can help you with childproofing outlets, whole house surge protectors, wiring upgrades, and electrical safety inspections, just to name a…

ELECTRICAL PANEL UPGRADES   Electric Panel Upgrade Martinsburg | Hagerstown | Frederick | Gaithersburg | Rockville | Bethesda | Herndon | Leesburg | Centerville If you think you may be in need of an electric panel upgrade in the WV, MD,VA & Tristate area it is imperative you act immediately. Don’t put it off, assuming it can be a…

Receptacles Tamper resistant receptacles   Tamper resistant receptacles are a special type of electrical outlet.  They are now a common code and required in all homes and most commercial buildings.  These outlets are ideal around kids.  These outlets replace the old plug in safety covers you can pick up at the dollar store and give…

Circuit Breaker Replacement Electricity is the lifeblood of our homes and it’s all managed by your circuit breaker. Circuit breakers have a lot more to handle every year as our lives become filled with new, advanced devices, computers and appliances. Is your circuit breaker up to date—or is your old breaker limping along, struggling to…

Wiring Updates          Wiring Updates Reduce your risk of electric shocks, tripped breakers, and residential fires with updated wiring from Walters Tristate  Seldom inspected after installation, the wiring in your home may need an update, especially if your home is more than 40 years old. Installing sufficient wiring goes beyond safety. It also means…