Power surges are very common occurrences, and they can be caused by any number of things. In addition to the turning-on and shutting-off of high-power electronic devices, a few other power surge culprits include nearby lightning strikes, ...

Homeowners can often power most household appliances using between 3000 and 6500 watts. If your home has a smaller furnace and city water, you can generally expect that 3000-5000 watts will cover your needs. If you have a larger furnace and/or a well pump, you will likely need a 5000 to 6500 watt generator...

If you have a circuit that keeps tripping whenever you use electronics, it may be time to check if your breakers need to be replaced. Though they have a life expectancy of 30 to 40 years, breakers will eventually die and trip your circuits...

Now is the perfect time to have your generator serviced. Gold Standard Electric offers a comprehensive generator inspection service along with ongoing affordable maintenance agreements...

A regionally adoptable standard for the safe installation of electrical wiring and equipment in the United States. It is part of the National Fire Codes series published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), a private trade association...