Moving into a new home or apartment can be an exhausting process. Moving can take a lot out of you and your wallet. One of the simplest ways to save money is via your electric bill. Lighting is a huge part of your energy usage. Different types of lighting use various amounts of energy. The energy usage is notably different for incandescent vs LED lights.
If you’re moving into an older home or apartment, it may be full of traditional incandescent bulbs. You’ve probably heard everywhere that you should immediately replace incandescent lighting with LED lighting, but is it that simple?
Here at Mister Sparky Electrician NWA, we’ll break down the differences of incandescent vs LED light bulbs and if one is truly better than the other. If you have any questions or are interested in learning more from Mister Sparky NWA, don’t hesitate to give us a call or visit the rest of our website! … Continue reading
Outdoor house lights are a great way to make your home more aesthetically pleasing. You can use outdoor house lights to illuminate walkways. You could also use them in your backyard for events or make them motion-detectable for safety purposes. Outdoor house lights come in many unique styles. From string lights to motion detection to wide-range lamps and ground-level path lights, you can find a set of outdoor house lights for any situation. But is it good to leave outdoor house lights on at night? Should you leave them on all the time? Here at Mister Sparky Electrician NWA, we’ve found answers to some of your most pressing questions about outdoor lighting. … Continue reading
How to Teach Your Kids About Electrical Safety in Springdale
It’s May. The weather is warming up. The school year is ending. And kids are going to be home much longer than usual.
For a parent, it’s great to have your kids back for the summer. But this time can present some hazards for your little ones, and that is why electrical safety for kids is so important. May is also National Electrical Safety Month. Here at Mister Sparky, we understand how to operate and be near electrical outlets and breakers safely. But how about your kids? Unless they’re an electrician prodigy (in which case, we might have a job for them), they can’t tell the difference between an exposed wire and a spaghetti noodle. We’ve identified a few tips for parents to keep their children safe from electricity hazards this summer. … Continue reading
If you are looking for ways to save money on your electric bill, we got you covered. Nothing eats into your budget quite like a hefty electric bill. However, your electric bill is the easiest utility to save on! Here at Mister Sparky NWA, we’ve identified some key methods you can use to save money on your electric bill in Springdale, AR, this year. … Continue reading