A friendly reminder: Replace your smoke detectors every 10 years!
A friendly reminder: Replace your smoke detectors every 10 years!
Answered by George Hoegen
A: Standby generator costs can be above a lot of budgets, but I'm hearing from several customers that the security of having power in some of these big storms, is an investment worth making.
A: We get this all the time. We'll answer to whatever, but the correct way would rhyme with Reagan. It's a German name and it's my understanding that our "A" sound is closer to the correct pronunciation than our "O" sound.
A: As costs come down and with the number of rebates and grants, it's worth looking into. We plan on doing just that through our partnership with Generac in the coming months.
A: There are a few options. Rewiring your house is the most extreme and usually the most expensive. Code allows us to install a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) to protect that outlet and then install a regular outlet. This can be achieved in a few ways. One would be to put a GFCI circuit breaker on the entire circuit. This is usually a cheaper option to get as many done as possible. However, due to the way some homes are wired, this isn't always an option. The more common solution is for us to install a GFCI at the outlet you want to have 3 prongs. Sometimes we can use that GFCI to protect some further down the line to get more bang for your buck. Another option is re-installing 2 prong outlets back in the same space. Although this doesn't solve the problem of not having a 3 prong, it does help if the existing outlets are loose and cords are falling out.
A: Smoke detectors should be replaced every 10 years because of dust buildup. You can easily tell how old your detector is by twisting it off the wall/ceiling counterclockwise. There should be a date on there. The smoke detectors we install today have a 10-year life so you don't have to fuss with those anymore.
A: That's Reese! She is our Office Manager. I understand that for years, I'd be the one answering your calls/texts, however, our business phone number is not my personal number anymore. All calls/texts go to Reese through the Hoegen Electric cell phone. She handles all communication through calls/texts and forwards me any information I need to know or respond to.