Over the years, we’ve witnessed tremendous technological advancements in light bulbs. Today, you have a variety of options for lighting your home or business. By now, you might have probably heard of LED bulbs and their unique eco-friendly proposition. LED bulbs are the gold standard for lighting but have pros and cons like all other …
Whether you have your own children or have children visit or stay in your home often, you need to consider how safe your home is for little ones. One of the greatest risks in any home is electrical outlets. They are located throughout every room, at the ideal height to attract little children. While older …
DIY projects around your home can help save money. But when you decide to tackle your own electrical projects or repairs, you could run into some serious issues. Electrical wires are color-coded to make it easier to understand what purpose each wire provides. This is very important because your home is riddled with both “hot” …
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With the sudden emphasis on going green and working toward a sustainable world, solar power is on the rise. Solar energy is energy collected from the sun. It begins as thermal energy and is captured through solar panels (usually installed on the roof of your home). These panels capture and convert the energy into electricity …
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Social media is famous for promoting new trends and reasons to celebrate. Most recently, with the rise in the green movement, social media platforms have been gearing up for “National Cut Your Energy Costs Day”. As an industry leader here in Glen Burnie, Magothy Electric is passionate about helping our community save energy and the …
Christmas is one of the best times of the year for neighborhood strolls and evening drives. With houses strung with twinkling lights, the holiday ambience is enough to put anyone in the mood. Lights are most visible at night, which causes many North Americans to leave the lights blinking well into the wee hours. While …
The occasional circuit breaker trip might not be too annoying. Sometimes you know when your circuit might be overloaded, and the solution is as simple as turning off something that is connected to the circuit and switching the breaker back on. If your circuit breaker trips frequently and, especially if you don’t know why, this …
At Magothy Electric Co. Inc. we’ve been serving the community in Pasadena, MD for a long time. Long enough to see that many of the exact same electrical issues pop up in houses repeatedly. Homeowners may be totally unaware that some of these electrical issues are even problems, especially the small ones. It’s important to …
We know how tempting it might be to do your own electrical work. It’s the age of the DIY homeowner, where everyone in Glen Burnie feels empowered to build their own decks, add their own tile to the bathroom and more. We’re all for DIY, except when it comes to electrical work. That’s not just …
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Have you ever encountered flickering lights, blackouts, or odd power surges that send you to your electrical panel to investigate? When you open the panel do you even know what you are looking for? Most homeowners are able to change a simple fuse, but that overwhelming display of tangled colored wires is not something the …
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