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How to Stay Safe Around Downed Power Lines: Dos and Don’ts
After a strong wind or violent storm, it’s much more likely that you’ll encounter a downed power line--a power line that has fallen to the ground....
5 Ways to Spot a Bad Light Switch
Every homeowner has dealt with a bad light switch before. Yet most people expect their lights to perform as designed, and are genuinely surprised...
Common Myths About Electricity
Urban legends, superstitions, and myths: sure they’re fun to talk about, but when it comes to something as serious as your electrical system, it’s...
Outdoor Lighting Part Three: Deck Lighting
Earlier this month, CMC Electric published the second blog in what we’re calling an informal series on outdoor lighting. While we previously focused...
The Dangers of Running a Portable Generator In Your Garage
When a powerful storm hits, there’s always a chance for a power outage to occur. Many homeowners opt to use a portable generator as a backup power...
Outdoor Lighting Part Two: Wall Lighting
Back in June, we published a blog post on the difference between uplighting and downlighting, and the benefits each may bring to your home’s...
8 Household Electrical Hazards That Make Electricians Cringe
Electricity is one of modern life's most wonderful conveniences. However, if not handled safely, your home's wires, cords, and appliances pose...
Do I Need a Light Fixture to Install a Ceiling Fan?
It’s summer, and that means we’re all looking for as many ways as possible to stay cool and comfortable in our homes. One great way to do this is...
Top 5 Ways to Lower Your Electrical Bill This Summer
Summer is here, and with the increased temperatures come increased energy costs. It’s been estimated that within the last decade, the average...
Is It Safe to Use Electronics During a Thunderstorm?
During the summer, high humidity and warm temperatures make thunderstorms more likely to develop. While the wind and rain are often intense and...
The Difference Between Uplighting & Downlighting
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN UPLIGHTING & DOWNLIGHTING If you are considering upgrading your exterior lighting, you may have heard your electrician or...
Standby Generator FAQ
Our home of North Carolina gets its fair share of power outages each year due to hurricane season and stormy coastal weather. Whenever a blackout...
Why Did My Lightbulb Explode?
It’s happened to most homeowners at some point. You’re hanging out in your house and minding your own business, maybe reading a book or watching TV,...
What You Get With Smart Home Installation from CMC Electric
With uncertainty surrounding the Coronavirus pandemic still widespread across the nation, many are continuing to spend extra time at home. At CMC...
Top 5 Reasons to Install Motion Sensor Security Lights
If there’s one thing we all know from spending a lot more time in our houses lately, it’s that our homes are our sanctuaries. This is why feeling...
7 Reasons to Choose a Standby Generator Over a Portable Generator
Here in North Carolina, we are no stranger to hurricanes and the power outages that come with them. Unfortunately, these storms and the accompanying...
4 Ways to Shrink Your Electric Bill While Spending More Time at Home
If you’re in the same boat as most people in the U.S., you’ve spent the past several weeks of spring 2020 at home, avoiding public places or...
Should I Upgrade My Generator?
With all the uncertainty in the world right now, having a reliable backup generator is one of the best ways to add a sense of security to your home....
How to Put Out Electrical Fires
Although it’s unpleasant to imagine, an appliance can suddenly ignite in anyone’s home. To prevent damage from the fire and injury while trying to...
Are Electricians Considered Essential Service Workers?
As our entire country continues to be affected by the Coronavirus pandemic, we have all struggled to adjust to changes in our normal lives. Not...
3 Ways to Prepare for an Emergency Power Outage
In the crazy times we live in, everybody wants to know what to do in case of an emergency. With the global spread of the coronavirus, people in the...
What Is Static Electricity?
If you've ever discovered two socks stuck firmly together as you take your laundry out of the dryer or gotten a shock after crossing a carpeted room...
Are Incandescent Light Bulbs Banned?
If there’s one question surrounding electrical usage that our experts at CMC Electric have been prepping for recently, it’s “are incandescent light...
Should I Install a Whole-House Generator?
If you were a boy scout growing up, chances are you’re familiar with the motto, “be prepared.” However, in these uncertain times, where the grid is...