The Lubbock Electric Blog

A power surge, whether caused by lightning, utility grid switching, or high-power appliances cycling on and off, can damage or destroy these devices in an instant. Whole-house surge protection offers a comprehensive solution to safeguard your home’s electrical system and expensive electronics from unexpected power spikes. Here’s why investing in whole-house surge protection is a smart choice. 1. Comprehensive Protection Unlike power strips with surge protectors that only safeguard individual devices, whole-house surge protection works at the electrical panel level, stopping surges before they reach outlets. This ensures that all plugged-in appliances, from refrigerators to smart home systems, receive the same level of protection. 2. Prevention of Costly Damage  A sudden surge can fry circuit boards, leading to expensive repairs or replacements. Whole-house surge protection helps extend the lifespan of your electronic devices, reducing long-term maintenance and replacement costs.

Home automation systems connect lighting, appliances, security features, and even HVAC systems, allowing you to control them remotely or through pre-programmed features. This enables homeowners to manage their environments with a smartphone app, voice command, or centralized hub. Modern systems rely on wireless communication technologies like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Zigbee, which enable seamless integration across a range of devices without extensive wiring.  Whether you want to dim the lights, preheat the oven, or check who’s at the door, an automation system adds a new level of convenience, control, and peace to daily life.

The holiday season in Texas is a time to shine, literally! Installing holiday Christmas lights can make your home a showstopper, but it’s easy to make mistakes with Christmas light decorations if you’re not careful. Follow our guide to avoiding common pitfalls with holiday Christmas lights and creating a safe, stunning display for your house.

Installing a ceiling fan rated box can be a challenge, but with our guide we make it easy for you to do the job yourself!

Installing a ceiling fan can be tricky. In this step-by-step guide we'll break it down and make it simple!

Finding the right electrician for the job can be challenging. Here, we'll break it down for you and make it easy for you to find and choose a good electrician.

These electrical trends are changing Lubbock for the better. Learn about them and how you can benefit!

Read more to learn how to be more eco-friendly to save money and protect the environment.

We show you common electrical problems in older Lubbock homes and how to resolve them.

How you light your business affects its success. We'll teach you how to light your business for success with your customers.

Upgrade your electrical system to make your home a true smart home and reap the benefits.