Gulf Coast Electric Blog

Why You Should Call an Electrician to Install a New Thermostat

Installing a new thermostat in your home sounds like no big deal. If they sell them on shelves at Lowe’s and Home Depot, they have to be easy…

4 Electrical Repairs You Shouldn’t Do Yourself

We all love a good do it yourself (DIY) project. DIYs are great for saving some money here and there and letting your creative juices flow. However, nine…

4 Reasons for High Electric Bills

Budgeting your income each month for various expenses is complicated enough without the added stress of unpredictable, unusually high electric bills. You think you’re doing everything you can…

Top Interior Lighting Trends

Have you ever realized that each home has its own personality? From the darkest of reds to the most vivid of whites, a house is a home to…

4 Tips for Outdoor Lighting

As Christmas approaches, everyone begins their search for the best holiday deals. Children write their lengthy wish lists, college students return home and relatives anxiously wrap each gift.…

Fall Electrical Safety Checklist

With the weather cooling off, the items we use in our daily lives are starting to change. To stay safe this fall, check out these five tips before…

5 Common Electrical Problems Around Your House

Since household safety is a priority to most of us, knowing about common electrical problems is essential. Knowing what is normal and what isn’t could save you money…

How Many Smoke Detectors Do I Need in My House?

Smoke detectors are one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to keep your home safe. There are approximately 374,000 home fires in the United States per year,…

Hurricane Season is Here – Don’t Be Left In The Dark

A lot of tragic stories are formed during hurricane season. Here on the Gulf Coast, we’ve unfortunately seen that too many times. You don’t necessarily have to be…

What is a GFCI Outlet and Do I Need One?

What is a GFCI? A ground-fault circuit interrupter or a GFCI outlet is an outlet that helps protect people from electrical shock. Unlike traditional outlets GFCI outlets are…