Lakeview Electric

EV Charging Checklist—Setting Up an At-Home EV Charging Station

With a 75% year-over-year increase in sales, electric vehicles are quickly becoming a common sight on both the market and on the road. California, in particular, has taken to these low-emission rides, selling upwards of 150,000 in 2018—only a short year after the sleek Tesla Model 3 was released. As electric vehicles are being woven …

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The Science of Blown Light Bulbs (And How to Stop It)

If you’ve ever turned on a light to have it dramatically bust to pieces, you’ve learned that Snap, Crackle, and Pop are more than just cereal mascots—they’re the sound of bulbs breaking seemingly at random. Replacing a burnt-out bulb is a pain, but dealing with an explosion can be frightening when unexpected. Whether it’s a …

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Must-Haves for Common Commercial Repair Tools

Luckily, not every problem involves calling an electrician. While we’re happy to visit and check out any large or small fixes, there are a number of tools and techniques that amateur business owners can keep on hand to diagnose and correct problems before they affect your output. Being prepared for outages and common appliance troubleshooting …

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Can Changing Your Lighting Change Your Workplace?

Imagine you walk into your workplace in the morning. Above you, neon lights buzz and flicker occasionally. The light is both harsh and a little too dim at the same time. As you settle into your office, the slightly bluish tinge of the overhead lights makes everything and everyone look washed out and sallow.  How …

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Upgrading the Office—When Do You Need Powerstrips and When Do You Need Outlets?

So your garage business has hit the big-time office floor, and you’ve wrung all of the “intern” hours out of your kids that you can. It’s time to scale up, but as we all know, real estate isn’t cheap. That goes double for office space, especially in central city areas that make for easy commutes …

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Setting Up Home Security? Here’s What You Need for Wiring

There are several different types of home security systems available on the market. The selling point of most of these systems is their modular setup, mobile integration, and ease of installation. However, these systems’ downside is that they are often battery-powered and subject to breaking down when we need them most. Many models work to …

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Do Separate Suites Require Separate Breakers?

For many people, buying a house is an excellent opportunity to sublease to a family or friends. The upfront costs are offset gradually by income supplementation—with some planning; you can have the ongoing property costs paid off by the tenants while you keep a little pocket money month-to-month and build equity at the same time. …

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Reducing Fire Risk Through Smart Electrical Systems

Homeowners and renters alike live in fear of house fires. In an instant, your life can turn into a crisis. Today’s technology affords us all safety and security so the whole family can rest easier knowing that the chances for a disastrous house fire are reduced. Here are some high-tech ways in which you can …

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