Kitchen Safety at Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is coming up fast and Oak Electric Service would like to take a moment to thank all of our loyal customers for your patronage over the years. Many of us will be spending more time in the kitchen preparing a great holiday feast for family and friends. But did you know that Thanksgiving is […]
Electrical Safety Tips Around the House
According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), each year more than 2,500 people die and 12,500 are injured in house fires in the U.S. Direct property loss due to house fires is estimated at $7.3 billion annually. At Oak Electric, we offer customers a Free Electrical Safety Inspection while we are on the job. […]
Take a Bite Out of “Vampire Power”
There’s a vampire on the loose in your home, and it is taking a bite out of your wallet and harming the environment. But stopping this monster can be as easy as pulling a few plugs. The villain in question is vampire power, also known as phantom load. It refers to the electricity many gadgets […]
Benefits of Electrical Thermographic Testing from Oak Electric
Oak Electric now offers thermography testing services that offer many benefits for our commercial customers. Also called infrared inspection, thermography testing can detect poor connections, unbalanced loads, deteriorated insulation, or other potential problems in energized electrical components. As a result, it can help prevent excess power use, increased maintenance costs, or catastrophic equipment failure resulting […]
Keep Your Family Safe…Use a Licensed Electrician
Oak Electric Service has the combined experience of over 30 years of providing quality electrical service. If you’ve ever contemplated tackling basic electrical tasks yourself, we highly recommend that you use an experienced, licensed electrical contractor. Here are some reasons why. First of all, a licensed electrician knows the laws and regulations and you don’t. […]
Some Home Electrical Safety Reminders
Home electrical problems account for 26,100 fires and $1 billion in property losses annually. Some of these fires are caused by electrical system failures, but many more are caused by incorrectly installed wiring and overloaded circuits and extension cords—issues that can be prevented with a little foresight, and some common sense. Here are some basic […]
More About Oak Electric’s Infrared Testing Services
At Oak Electric, our electricians use special infrared imaging and measurement cameras to accurately scan, visualize and analyze the thermal energy being emitted from mechanical equipment and electrical systems. This equipment allows us to quickly inspect a large amount of electrical equipment and locate faulty electrical items not generally found during a physical inspection. Here […]
Oak Electric Now Offers Thermography Testing
The electrical systems at your industrial plant or business require ongoing maintenance and inspections to ensure their safe and efficient operation. Over time, electrical connections can loosen, resulting in a non-continuous path for the electricity to follow, which eventually causes arcing, breakdown and fire. According to the Electrical Power Research Institute, the number one cause […]
Electrical Emergency? Call Oak Electric 24/7
Keep Your Family Safe…Use a Licensed Electrician. Call Oak Electric 800-964-7070. When you have a problem with your business or residential electrical system, it is best not to attempt to fix it yourself. Small mistakes and the best intentions can result in big fire hazards or even electrocutions. Be on the safe side and call […]
Holiday Electrical Safety Reminder
It’s that time of year when we go all out with the holiday lighting and electrical decorations as part of how we celebrate the season. Did you know that more than 80% of Americans decorate their homes as part of their winter holiday celebrations? Almost two-thirds of respondents use electric lights in their indoor decorating […]