Whole Home Surge Protection

How do you prevent electrical surge damage? Do you buy numerous surge protector strips? Unplug everything in a lightning storm? Rely on homeowners insurance? The answer is NO! Protect your investments with Whole Home Surge Protection.

Find out about home surge protection in this short video:

Your home will be divided into 3 zones: main zone, interior zone and exterior zone. Surge protectors are applied to incoming electrical, cable, satellite and telephone utility services to keep externally generated surges from entering your home. Secondary protection is provided in key locations throughout your home to protect from any residual surges from the main service.

It’s time to safeguard your home! If you’re looking for whole home surge protection, call on the expert electricians at Mr. Electric of Tampa Bay. We’ve got your covered!

Our Code of Values

At Mr. Electric, we stress the importance of a Code of Values to ensure that you are receiving the highest quality of work. These values don’t just outline how we work in a professional environment, but also how we live our daily lives. See below for details:

Respect

• Treating others as we would like to be treated has been instilled in our lives since grade school, but it is vital in maintaining positive relationships.
• Listening with the intent to understand what is being said and responding in a timely fashion.
• Acknowledging everyone as right from their own perspective.

Integrity

• We only make agreements that we are willing, able and intend to keep. Potentially broken agreements are communicated at the first appropriate opportunity to all parties involved.
• Operating in a responsible manner: “above the line.”
• Never saying anything about anyone that we would not say to him or her directly.

Customer Focus

• Continuously striving to maximize internal and external customer loyalty.
• Making our best effort to understand and appreciate the customer’s needs in every situation.

Having Fun In The Process!

Standing by these values helps our business and our relationships to expand and succeed. Not only are our expert electricians skilled & professionally trained, but we put customer service as our top priority. Got an electrical problem, let us handle it! We make the whole thing easy for you! If you're in need of an electrician, there is no one better to call... call Mr. Electric today!

Electrical Safety & Informational Resources

According to PCMag.com, “the amount of energy Americans use doubles every 20 years.” Even though we often don’t realize that we are consuming energy, it is vital to be conscious about energy conservation and electrical safety. Electricity is used to power everyday objects such as our appliances, technology and lighting and it can be very dangerous if used incorrectly. See below for a list of helpful electrical safety and informational resources.

ESFi: The Electrical Safety Foundation International is a 501(c) (3) organization dedicated exclusively to promoting electrical safety in the home, school and workplace. Whether you’re a consumer looking for ways to ensure safety in your home, a teach in search of educational tools or a public service professional looking to raise safety awareness, ESFi offers the resources you need.

Energy Star:  ENERGY STAR is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency voluntary program that helps businesses and individuals save money and protect our climate through superior energy efficiency. You’ve probably seen the ENERGY STAR logo on numerous appliances throughout your home and if you don’t, it’s important to upgrade. Cutting down on energy consumption by switching to energy efficient appliances will not only save you money, it will help benefit the environment as well.

ENERGY.GOV: This is a great source for learning about how energy is used in your home. Find out how you can improve the efficiency of your home by locating where the most amount of energy is consumed.

At Mr. Electric of Tampa Bay, we are dedicated to spreading energy conservation awareness and electrical safety. When it comes to protecting your home, you need an electrician that knows what to look for! All our licensed electricians are trained to look for safety hazards and point out each concern. Contact us today to learn more.

Home Energy Savings

Remember back in the day when Mom and Dad reminded you to close the door so they weren't heating the whole neighborhood? With energy costs on the rise it is more important to conserve energy more today than ever before. Conserving energy in your household is crucial for many reasons. See the benefits below:

Saving Money

Keeping it nice and simple, conserving energy saves money. You can cut your utility bills down dramatically by insulating your home and using energy efficient appliances.

Comfort

Insulating and sealing your home keeps the conditioned air contained and makes for a more comfortable environment. Heating and cooling your home accounts for your largest energy expense.

Environment

If you are not concerned with how your energy consumption will affect the environment, now is the time to start. Fossil fuels are running out and won’t be around forever. Help to create a more energy efficient future by teaching your family the importance of energy conservation.

From energy efficient light bulbs to ENERGY STAR qualified appliances, Mr. Electric can help you reduce your home’s carbon footprint and utility costs. Our professionals have the expertise you need to find the most energy efficient solutions for your home and family. Give us a call today!

Upgrade Your Business' Circuits Today!

From the moment employees start arriving at work until the time they clock out, electronic devices are being used. Everything from coffee makers and computer monitors to printers, lamps, and telephones are used throughout the day and require electricity to operate. Many businesses do not have the capacity to support these daily activities and therefore, require a new circuit installation or an upgrade to the one they already have.

Listed below are 4 reasons to upgrade your circuits today:

1. Security Systems: install a security system to ward off intruders.
2. Appliances: continuous use of appliances require up-to-date circuits to maintain adequate power for operation.
3. Specialty Lighting: does your business use recessed lighting, wall sconces, or specialty light fixtures? Enjoy care-free, continuous electricity with a circuit upgrade.
4. Emergency Generator Systems: in case of a hurricane , ice storm or blizzard would you like to have the peace of mind of having access to electricity even when others don’t? An upgraded circuit can provide power to a generator in times of emergency.

Mr. Electric® is ready to serve you with circuit breaker replacement services for your business  to make it safer and more energy efficient. Our professionals look forward to enhancing the safety, security and functionality of your workplace. Get the capacity to support all of your electrical needs by contacting us for an appointment today!

Electrical Safety In The Workplace

Keeping your employees safe and protecting them as well as yourself should be a top priority for business owners. Electrical safety is important in all aspects of life and this includes the workplace. All of the electrical equipment should be tested regularly to ensure that it is safe for use.

Computers

Just about every single business today uses computers on a daily basis. Computers can pose a threat if they are not operated and maintained properly. PAT tests are imperative and should be conducted regularly.

Factories

Unsafe factory equipment can also pose hazards for your employees or operators. Maintaining all factory equipment is vital in the protection of your employees and the structure as well.

Kitchen and Break Room

If your business is lucky enough to have a kitchen or a break room, the appliances should be tested often. Equipment such as microwaves, toaster ovens, and refrigerators should be inspected to ensure against damages or defects.

Keeping your workplace safe from electrical problems is crucial. To schedule an electrical maintenance appointment, give us a call today! Keep your workers and your business safe!

Circuit Breaker Replacement

What would life be like if we didn’t have electricity in our homes? Electricity is the lifeblood of our homes and it’s all managed by your circuit breaker. As we continue to rely on electricity to power our technology and advanced devices, circuit breakers have more and more to handle which can result in an overload.  Many homes still operate with old circuit breakers and should be upgraded and replaced.

Here are some benefits of Circuit Breaker Replacement:

• Protection of expensive electronics, such as appliances and computers.
• Prevent data loss from your computers when electrical supply is interrupted.
• Avoid interruptions to your internet connection.
• Minimize risk of fire when your breaker gets overloaded.
• Ability to use more than one electrical device or appliance at a time.

As a result of the dependence on electricity to fulfill our daily tasks, old circuit breaker replacement is imperative! Give us a call today at (813) 314-7160 to discuss options and keep in mind that a professional installation is the key to safe circuit breaker operation!