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 […]
Residential Wind Power Systems
If you have enough wind resource in your area and the situation is right, small wind electric systems can be one of the most cost-effective home-based renewable energy systems, with zero emissions and pollution. Small wind electric systems can: Lower electricity bills by 50%–90% Help avoid the high costs of having utility power lines extended […]
Solar Panel System Basics
Are you thinking about buying a solar electric system for your home or business? You’ve come to the right place. Oak Electric Service is one of southeast Michigan’s leading solar panel system installers. Solar electric systems, also called photovoltaic or PV systems, are reliable and pollution-free. They make use of a renewable source of energy—the […]
Give Your Business a Competitive Advantage with Commercial Backup Power
If you are considering backup generation for your business, Oak Electric Service has over 3,000 residential and commercial generator installations to our credit in Southeast Michigan. Losing power for even a few hours can mean thousands of dollars in lost revenue to your business. That’s why keeping your business open with a Generac commercial power […]
Oak Electric is a NABCEP Certified PV Installer
Solar photovoltaic technology is becoming increasingly attractive as a clean, affordable, safe and inexhaustible source of electricity. It also can significantly reduce our reliance on fossil fuels and our dependence on the grid. Solar panels have dropped in price by 80 percent in the past five years. In 20 states, these systems are providing electricity […]
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 […]
Oak Electric—One-Stop Electrical Services and More!
When it comes to comprehensive electrical services—industrial, commercial and residential—we want you to “Think Oak Electric.” We provide all of the typical electrical services, such as: general troubleshooting and repair work; circuit breaker panel upgrades; installation of electric appliances and ceiling fans; remodel wiring and new construction; electrical work for swimming pools and hot tubs; […]
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 […]
Give the Gift of Power This Holiday
Sometimes the most thoughtful gifts we can give are those that will make someone’s life a little easier. This season, why not give loved ones the “gift of power”? Following are some gift suggestions sure to “brighten” someone’s day. Pay a portion of someone’s utility bill. DTE Energy’s Gift of Energy Program is a great […]
Growing Electricity Demand Drives Residential Generator Market
Residential generator use is on the rise globally, spurred in great part by an unprecedented increase in consumer demand for clean, abundant, reliable electricity in the residential sector. The result is a rise in the frequency and number of electricity grid failures leading to power outages. In addition to power outages and changing lifestyles as […]