Seasonal Electrical Maintenance Checklist: Don’t Overlook Heat Cable Inspections
When it comes to electrical maintenance, many homeowners focus on annual checks of their heating systems, like furnaces or heaters. But there’s one crucial item that often gets overlooked: the heat cable. These cables, typically installed in gutters or on roofs, are essential in preventing ice dams and ensuring proper drainage during winter. Yet, they […]
7 Signs You Need a Surge Protector
In the era of technology where our homes in North Salt Lake, UT and beyond are filled with gadgets and appliances, the threat posed by electrical surges has never been more tangible. Electrical surges are sudden spikes in voltage that can damage or destroy electronic devices and appliances in a blink. While some may consider […]
Adding A New Power Source
Sometimes we don’t have a power source exactly where we need one. Obviously, your heat cable will require a power source! Many times, we are able to work with what is already available, but when that isn’t the case, no problem! Adding a new power source in the most convenient spot is a simple task […]
How NOT To Install Heat Cable
DON’T choose the wrong type of cable So you’ve decided to have heat cable installed on your roof. You should be aware of the two options out there: constant wattage and self-regulating. You can read about the differences between the two here. The key differences are that constant wattage heat cable does not operate in […]
How To Install Your Own Heat Cable
DIY Your Heat Cable Like a Professional! It’s never too late to start preparing your home for the snow and ice. Trust us, you’ll be glad when that first snow hits that you took did the work! You can pick up constant wattage heat cable at your local hardware store such as Lowe’s and Home Depot. […]
Self Regulating vs Constant Wattage Heat Cable
Where can you get it? The first difference is where you will be able to acquire each type of cable. When it comes to constant wattage cable, you can pick it up at your local hardware store (when you hire us, we provide this cable as well!). Self-regulating, on the other hand, is a little […]
Heat Cable Warranties
Make sure that you’re protected! You’ll need to ask yourself and your installer a lot of questions before having your heat cable installed. A very important one is what kind of warranty you are getting! Did you know that many heat cable installers will sell you a warranty that isn’t even valid from the beginning? […]
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