SPACE HEATERS IN YOUR HOME.

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), space heaters, whether portable or stationary, accounted for one-third (33%) of home heating fires and four out of five (81%) of home heating fire deaths. Half of all home heating fires occurred in December, January, and February

WHY DID MY OUTLETS STOP WORKING?

Often people ask, “is it dangerous when my electrical outlets stop working.” Depending on the cause of power loss, the answer could be yes. When dealing with old ungrounded, aluminum or knob and tube wiring, the reason could be a loose connection on the circuit that could create a dangerous situation if not addressed.

WHEN ELECTRICITY MEETS WATER. 

“In a society where children and adults frequently live with phones and other electronics in their hands, it’s important to remember how deadly these devices can be when plugged into a source of electricity. When plugged into a GFCI outlet, it could mean the difference between life and death.”     ESFI President, Brett Brenner. 

5 FALL ELECTRICAL SAFETY TIPS

​The weather is starting to cool off. As the temperature gets lower we begin depending more on electric appliances and the systems they control. To stay safe and comfortable this fall, follow these electrical safety tips from Skyline Electric.
To our team, the only thing more important than our service is your safety!

UNDERSTANDING YOUR SMOKE AND CO DETECTORS.

According to the the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA), an average of 2,500 home-fire-related deaths occur each year, and roughly three out of five of them are caused by non-existent or non-functioning smoke alarms.

When You Don't Know If Your Home's Biggest Safety Feature Is Safe.

The addition of technology has made our lives easier and more efficient. We can't say the same thing for what it has done for your home's electrical service.
Make sure you know the tell tale signs of your electrical service asking for help and the options available to ensure a safe home.

Knob & Tube Wiring: Monster In Your Home or Misunderstood?

Knob & Tube wiring was a commonly used system until approximately 1950. From Minneapolis to Stillwater most homes that had original knob and tube wiring still have active "K&T" feeding areas of the home.
Whether you always knew you had it or just found out you have it in your home. The most common question is "Is it safe?"

New Year Resolutions For Your Home...

Every year most people make resolutions for them selves to make the most out of the new year and improve themselves. Three of the most common resolutions are "To Get Healthy", "To Save Money" and "To Live Life To The Fullest".
These are great goals for our homes as well! Check out ways to make the most of your home this year.

Surge Protection In Your Home.

​With the increasing number of modern appliances, smart devices, LED bulbs, computers, tablets, and phones in our homes today, ensuring your information and investments protected is more important than ever.

Is Your Home's Electrical Safe?

A home safety inspection will provide you with a health report for your home’s electrical system that will provide peace of mind when buying or selling the home. You will also be able to see any potential future issues and the priority with which they should be addressed.

Spring Cleaning For Your Home's Outdoor Electrical.

The most common emergency problems we see that create the major damage and cost people the most in terms of both headaches and money could be avoided by routing maintenance of electrical systems, such as...