Five Tips For Preventing Home Electrical Fires
May 19

Five Tips For Preventing Home Electrical Fires

Many of the 34,000-plus home electrical fires that happen across the U.S. each year could likely be prevented with correct safety measures in place. Thankfully,… View Article Read More

GVEC’s Home Charger Installation Rebate
May 17

GVEC’s Home Charger Installation Rebate

It’s no understatement to say that electric vehicle (EV) technology represents the transportation mode of the future. Don’t believe us? Consider These Facts About the… View Article Read More

Seven Signs Your Electrical System Needs To Be Replaced
April 19

Seven Signs Your Electrical System Needs To Be Replaced

Your La Vernia, TX, home’s electrical system is critical to your comfort and safety. After a few decades, certain parts of an electrical system can… View Article Read More

What is Recessed Lighting? Why Might I Want to Use It in My Home?
April 5

What is Recessed Lighting? Why Might I Want to Use It in My Home?

When your home needs better lighting, recessed lights are a smart selection. You can install them as a retrofit or when you’re remodeling, putting on… View Article Read More

Why Tamper Resistant Outlets Are a better Option for Child Proofing Electrical Outlets
March 22

Why Tamper Resistant Outlets Are a better Option for Child Proofing Electrical Outlets

Experts estimate that around 2,400 children a year get an electric shock or burn by sticking something metallic in an outlet. Most rooms in the… View Article Read More

Three Common Home Electrical Hazards and How to Fix Them
March 10

Three Common Home Electrical Hazards and How to Fix Them

The modern world largely depends on electricity for its operation, and most homes can’t properly function without it. Unfortunately, when electricity is handled in the… View Article Read More

Why It’s Important to Hire a Licensed Electrician
February 20

Why It’s Important to Hire a Licensed Electrician

When you need something done to the electrical system of your home, it’s important to hire a licensed electrician. There are several reasons these are… View Article Read More

Why Are the Lights in My Home Flickering?
February 10

Why Are the Lights in My Home Flickering?

If you’ve noticed that the lights in your home frequently flicker, you may wonder why this happens. Lights that flicker could suggest that there’s an… View Article Read More

Four Tips for Extending the Life of Major Appliances
January 20

Four Tips for Extending the Life of Major Appliances

Electrical appliances often fail because they are not maintained properly or because they are misused. Many homeowners and renters are not only unaware of how… View Article Read More

Seven Tips for Safely Using Extension Cords
January 10

Seven Tips for Safely Using Extension Cords

Do you grab an extension cord when you need to plug in something, but aren’t close to a wall outlet? GVEC experts offer these tips… View Article Read More