You’ve worked hard to buy your home in Hillsborough, paid that mortgage, bought those cars, raised a family. But you can lose it all—and we do mean all—in one unguarded moment. So if you can, why not install a home security system, that will notify the police immediately, and send those burglars packing, the moment they show up on your lawn, at your back door, or a window?

Recent studies suggest that homes without alarm systems are three times more likely to be burglarized than homes with alarm systems. So if you don’t have a home security system for your Hillsborough home, you need one.

And while you’re at it, why not make sure the job is done right? We guarantee the security equipment we supply and install in your Hillsborough home will perform as stated. If any equipment or fixture fails during normal use in the first year, we will either repair or replace item at no charge to you. Call the licensed and trained professionals of Pezz Electric to install a home security system today!

Proudly serving Somerset, Mercer, Hunterdon, & Union Counties of Central New Jersey. Call us at 877-570-0638

Like the song says, nothing lasts forever. That includes your Hillsborough home’s electrical wiring, particularly if you live in an older home and haven’t renovated yet.

The wiring inside many houses is out of date. So your system has to work harder to supply electricity to your modern, electricity-hungry appliances, lighting, and electronics. And that can cause your own private brownout, and then surges, which can damage the electrical equipment—computers, flat screen TVs, washers, dryers, ovens—in your Hillsborough home. It could even cause a life threatening fire.

Our licensed and trained electricians here at Pezz Electric specialize in electrical renovations, including:

• Basement Renovations
• Bathroom Renovations
• Kitchen Renovations
• General House Renovations
• Whole House Rewire
• Custom Home Wiring
• Knob & Tube Rewire

Call the licensed and trained electricians of Pezz Electric today to recieve superior home electrical renovations! Proudly serving Somerset, Mercer, Hunterdon and Union Counties of Central New Jersey. 877-570-0638

Now how about some more specific guidelines?

Your Oven

Clean after each use. Leftover food spills can affect an oven’s cooking time. Wipe with a clean soapy sponge, rinse, and dry. Remember to wipe the door seal and frame. Clean the control panel with a damp sponge. Never spray any cleaning solution directly on the panel — it could seep underneath and cause a malfunction.

 The Laundry Room in Your Hillsborough Home

Washing machine

Make sure you empty pockets before washing clothes. Loose change can damage the interior of your machine.

Regularly clean or replace filters. They will be located in the back where supply hoses attach to the machine. Remove the hoses and either poke out debris with a tip of a flathead screwdriver, remove and wash the filter, or replace it.

Dryers

Regularly clean out your dryer’s lint trap and exhaust hose. And inspect the exterior vent — hot air must escape your house unimpeded.

 Make sure the hinged exterior vent pops open when the dryer runs. If it doesn’t, open the cover and scrape out lint with the end of a hanger or dryer vent brush. If your vent is louvered, clean the slats with an old toothbrush.

These simple tips will help your electrical appliances work more efficiently, and increase their longevity.

Call the licensed and trained electricians of Pezz Electric today! Proudly serving Somerset, Mercer, Hunterdon, & Union Counties of Central New Jersey.

Inside Your Hillsborough Kitchen:

 Refrigerator.

Remember to clean the condenser coil with a vacuum cleaner or brush several times a year, unless the manufacturer’s instructions say it’s self-cleaning. Regularly clean beneath your fridge — accumulated dirt and dust can interfere with air circulation. Wipe down inside shelves, drawers, and racks weekly. Throw out all outdated food to lessen the burden on your condenser.

A loose seal on your refrigerator door is needed so you don’t strain the motor. If it’s too loose, it won’t hold a dollar bill. Magnetic strips embedded in gaskets around refrigerator doors make doors close snugly, but they routinely wear out. They should be replaced or re-magnetized every couple of years. Call us if you need help with this electrical appliance.



Dishwasher

Check the filter regularly and clean, if necessary, following the method recommended in the owner’s manual.

 Food-waste disposer

Run lots of cold water whenever you use it to thoroughly flush away food waste and to prevent backup or clogging of the plumbing. Grind citrus-fruit rinds to freshen and deodorize. Then run lots of cold water. Occasionally scrub the rubber splash guard with a long brush and hot soapy water. Never pour grease directly into the disposer; it could solidify and block the plumbing. When dealing with this electrical appliance and its needs, it is best to call your local Hillsborough electrician at Pezz Electric.

Check in with us next week for more expert tips on caring for your electrical appliances!

Your Princeton home may be an old home, and those old Princeton homes are nice to live in and architecturally very beautiful. You may be planning, or already conducted, a thorough remodeling, to bring out that old architectural beauty. However, it’s not just the outside appearance—or even the interiors—that need updating.

The electrical system in your old house was not built to handle all the electrical energy that your more contemporary appliances—your flat-screen TVs, your modern new washer and dryer, your new computer(s)—demand. Your electrical system may be out of date, and inefficient. If you don’t upgrade your electrical panel, it may threaten the very lives of your family, as well as your electrical equipment. A power surge could cause a fire, or equipment damage. While power failures are not as dangerous, they are very inconvenient.

A more efficient energy system will save you money on electricity—as will our efficient repairs of your electrical system. We at Pezz guarantee that the electrical panel and main service replacement project for your Princeton home will be completed on or before the date we have promised. And we also guarantee our work for a period of 3 years.

To keep the electricity running smoothly in your Princeton home, and to protect your family, you can rely upon us for

• Service Panel Storm Repairs
• Major & Minor Outlet and Circuit Repairs
• Home Rewiring
• Pool & Spa Repairs

What are you waiting for? Call the licensed and trained electricians of Pezz Electric today! Proudly serving Somerset, Mercer, Hunterdon, & Union Counties of Central New Jersey.

Pezz Electric performs many electrical repair services for our customers, with trained professionals who know how to get your house back in good working order fast. But those repair jobs can cost a lot of money to Hillsborough residents, and that can cause you stress as well.

We want to save you money, so we offer discount coupons on all our repair services throughout Hillsborough and surrounding areas:

$25 on a job that costs under $300,

$50 over a $300 job, and

$75 off the price of a job over $600.

That discount is good for the wide range of electrical repair services that we provide, and those include:

• Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
• Baseboard heaters
• Ceiling fans
• Whole house surge protection
• Pool, jacuzzi and hot tub repair
• Security lights and motion detectors
• All interior lighting
• WiFi, broadband, cable, HD wiring
• Washer and dryer hook-ups
• Electric ovens and ranges
• Garage door openers
• Landscape and flood lighting
• GFCIs, exhaust fans and ceiling heaters
• Doorbell and intercom repair

What are you waiting for? Call the licensed and trained electricians of Pezz Electric today! Proudly serving Somerset, Mercer, Hunterdon, & Union Counties of Central New Jersey.

(877) 570-0638

Unfortunately, if you have an old home, and you haven’t rewired your system, there may be hazards you are unaware of. Your system was not built to handle this level of electricity flowing through it to begin with. In addition, those decades of wear and tear since the house was built have probably taken their toll on the insulation wrapped around your wiring. If professionals did not wire your home that could make your electrical system a bit outdated and possibly a danger

Often the older homes with have too few receptacles, and you have been using (unsafe) extension cords to make up the difference. The older receptacles will have room only for two rather than three prongs—and you’ve used adapters to adapt your modern 3-pronged cords to them, right? That means your appliances aren’t grounded. Old wiring connections get loosened within the walls of old homes. Old ceiling and closet fixtures are particularly unreliable these days.

Any of this could represent a fire hazard, threatening your property and quite possibly the lives of your family. So now’s the time for homeowners from Hillsborough, to Princeton, to Somerset to give the professionals at Pezz Electrical a call, to give your electrical system a thorough checkup, any necessary repairs, and if necessary, a rewiring.

What are you waiting for? Call the licensed and trained electricians of Pezz Electric to have your home’s electrical wiring looked at today! Proudly serving Somerset, Mercer, Hunterdon, & Union Counties of Central New Jersey. Call our Service Line at 877-570-0638

In the winter especially, but also in fall and spring, you want to keep the heat inside your Bridgewater home rather than let it escape outside. To make sure this happens, check for holes in the heating insulation in your attic, your exterior and basement walls, your ceilings, floors, and any crawl spaces. Check for air leaks around your walls, ceilings, windows, doors, light and plumbing fixtures, switches, and electrical outlets. Weather strip and caulk your windows.

Are you using a fireplace? That can be a spot for some nice warm cheer with your family during those cold winter months: but it can also create a big energy hole in your house. Installed gas logs require that your damper be open all the time to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning. But if you have a regular wood stove, be sure the damper in your fireplace is closed after the fire is completely out (Make sure it’s out, otherwise there is the danger of carbon monoxide!), to keep the heat in. If you use gas logs, you can turn the pilot light off to save money. And installing glass doors in front of your fireplace is a great way to keep your fireplace airtight than the damper can.

In the summer, when you want to cool your home, you also want to make sure your windows are airtight. If you’re using a freestanding air conditioner, make sure that the space around your air conditioners is properly sealed with foam.

Do you use a central air conditioning system? Is it running at maximum efficiency? It may be a good idea to give Pezz Electric’s team of licensed electricians and electrical contractors a call to learn more about how your current central air conditioner system could be upgraded, by having us rewire your system.

What kind of lighting are you using for your home? Energy efficient light bulbs will not only last you longer than incandescent bulbs. They will also cost you less. Many lighting fixtures can also be fitted with energy efficient dimmer switches and motion sensors that turn off the lighting when it detects no motion in the room. This helps you reduce the amount of light–and electricity–you use. If you are considering a total or partial lighting renovation, then please call a Bridgewater electrician or Bridgewater electrical contractor from Pezz Electric. He or she will make sure to inform you as to the most energy efficient lighting options for your particular residential or commercial energy needs.

Another way we work hard to make sure you stay safe and comfortable is by performing whole house safety inspections. These are simply another level of protection against electrical mishaps. In accordance with this we also bring our Hillsborough, Bridgewater, and Princeton customers whole house surge protection. If you want to learn about our practical safety measures, such as ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection and arc fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) protection.

All of these safety measures enable you to rest assured as we take care of all your electrical repairs and installations in Hillsborough, Belle Mead, and surrounding areas.

Pezz offers this plan to customers in Hillsborough, Belle Mead, Bridgewater, and surrounding areas. This plan includes a 10% discount on safety products and services, fast electrical repair service at the time you need it, and continual electrical safety inspections. We also offer exclusive specials to Hillsborough area residents for even bigger discounts on all their electrical repairs and installations. If you move, and your new home is still in our service area, the plan moves with you!

There is nothing better for your own peace of mind than Pezz Electric’s Home Protection Plan. Call today to schedule and electrical repair and talk with a local Hillsborough, Belle Mead, or Bridgewater electrician about this stress relieving plan for your home.