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Replacing a residential electrical breaker box (also known as a panel or load center) is an important decision that may be necessary for safety, functionality, and compliance with current codes. Here are the key reasons why you might need to replace your electrical breaker box: Safety Concerns Insufficient Capacity Code Compliance Improved Reliability and Functionality … Continued

Kohler offers a range of reliable and efficient home standby generators designed to provide seamless backup power during outages. These generators automatically activate within seconds of a power loss, ensuring that essential appliances and systems in your home remain operational. Key Features of Kohler Home Generators For residents in Maryland, considering factors like home size, … Continued

Consider Benfield Electric for your residential electrical projects. Service Upgrades Wiring New Homes or Additions Generator Installation EV Charger Installation Solar Panel Systems Lighting Upgrades Smart Home and Automation Projects Benfield Electric is a Maryland-based, family-owned and operated electric contractor with over 50 years of residential knowledge in the electrical community.

Your home’s electrical panel connects the external wires to your home’s electrical system. Where once a standard home needed only 50 amps to provide enough power, most modern homes now require 200 amps or more. Typically, good for at least 25 years, your electrical panel may no longer be equipped to keep up with the … Continued

Light emitting diode (LED) bulbs have become the go to for many homeowners and contractors. As the superstar of the lighting world, they not only offer a wider range of versatility, but will save you time and money. Below are some of the reasons to make the switch.  1. LED lighting can transform your home!  … Continued

half of all home heating fires occur during the months of December, January, and February. If you plan to use a space heater this fall, be sure to find a model that remains cool to the touch to avoid burn risk and invest in one with an auto shut-off feature in case the unit is tipped over or overheats. Turn it off and unplug your space heater before you leave the room or head to bed.

Summer is over and it’s back to school time again but the “new normal” doesn’t always feel so normal for many of this year’s students. Whether the students in your home are back in their physical classrooms, returning to college dorms, or pursuing this fall’s studies from the kitchen table- here are a few practical … Continued

Ceiling Fans Keep Your Indoor Spaces Cool While the installation of a ceiling fan alone won’t lower the temperature of your indoor space, it will help improve the efficiency of your air conditioning unit. By circulating the air throughout your room, a ceiling fan helps distribute the cool air throughout your space. Ceiling Fans Increase … Continued

Attention ALL homeowners – do you know what a panel inspection is and why it’s important for the safety of your home? A panel inspection most likely isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when you’re buying, maintaining or selling your house, but it should be! An electrical panel, also known as a panelboard … Continued

LOVE YOUR SPACE HEATER, BUT DON’T GET BURNED If you’re like many people, you really, really love your space heater and electric blanket that keep you nice and toasty, even in the deep chill of winter. But each of these devices comes with serious risk, especially if not used exactly to manufacturer’s specifications. Read on … Continued