Lighting and Fans

• Landscape Lighting
  Landscape and outdoor lighting can make your home a sight for sore eyes. It can improve the curb appeal of your home in addition to improve its safety and security. If you are considering installing landscape lighting or simply need it repaired, don’t hesitate to contact the experts at Powell Electric.
• Ceiling Fan Installation
  Answer: You may be exceeding the maximum lamp wattage of the fixture. There should be a label inside the fixture. If the label is not there consider replacing the fixture. Do not exceed 60 watts for most ceiling fixtures. Many times vibration is the culprit in short bulb life. There are vibration resistant bulbs for ceiling fans and garage door openers and there are rough service bulbs for portable lights. Sometimes a porch light can have a shortened life due to a slamming door. A rough service bulb would do well in such a location. Sometimes there is more than 120 volts being brought into the light socket. You can purchase a 130 volt light bulb to take care of this problem.
• Security Lighting
  Spotlights are great for security lighting, but they can also highlight any features or details in your yard. Whether you want to highlight a well-trimmed tree, a fountain or a sculpture, spotlighting will do the trick! Try placing spotlights at the bottom of structures or trees or placing them behind an important feature to create a silhouette effect.
• Exhaust Fan Installation
  Exhaust fans can provide proper ventilation, especially in parts of your home where odor tends to linger such as your kitchen and bathroom. They can improve your indoor air quality and reduce humidity and moisture.
• Attic Fan Installation
  Attic fans can reduce your attic’s temperature, keep your shingles cooler during the summer and reduce the cost of cooling your home by 30%. Attic fans can greatly remove the burden of cooling on your AC, especially during warmer months.

General

• Surge Protection
  Surge protection isn’t just limited to the power strips you purchase for your appliances and electronics. You can get whole house surge protection to protect your entire electrical system from harmful power surges. To learn more about how you can protect yourself from surges, contact the experts at Powell Electric.
• Generator Installation
• Electrical Inspection
  You can either create an electrical home safety checklist yourself or schedule a professional electrical inspection. Keeping an eye out for any electrical problems can prevent any accidents and hazards in the future.
• Electrical Repairs
  Los Angeles’ top electricians are currently open for business! Whether you need electrical repairs, lighting replacement or even commercial electrical services, Powell Electric is here to help you out! All you need to do is call us at 800-984-4312 or schedule an appointment online and one our trusted, licensed, bonded and insured technicians will be at your doorstep in no time. Schedule Service
• Home Automation
• Generator Service/Repair

Safety and Security

• Smoke Detectors
  Answer: The National Electrical Code, which sets the minimum safety standards for the electrical system in your home, requires that each smoke detector in your home be hard-wired into your electrical system, battery back-up, in case your power goes out, and interconnected with your other smoke detectors. So, if one goes off, they all go off. A smoke detector is required in each bedroom and one is required within six feet of your bedroom door. A C.O. detector is also required to be installed within 15 feet of your bedroom door if you have natural gas, propane or an attached garage.
• Motion Sensors
  Security lighting can illuminate darker corners and even help you become more aware of any movement outside your home because of motion sensors. If anything, security lights can simply prevent you from falling or fumbling around in the darkness. Security lights come with timers, sensors and most use floodlights or spotlights.
• Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are an absolute necessity in your home as they can make the difference between life and death. Call Powell Electric today to schedule any detector repair, replacement or installation for you and your family’s safety and security! Our technicians are trained and certified and will get the job done in no time.
• Intercom Systems

Wiring

• Appliance Wiring
  While you might be a great DIY electrician, installing appliance circuits in your home can be a complex and dangerous task. There is great risk of electrical shock, damage to your electrical system and even an electrical fire. We commend you for learning the ins and outs of your electrical system on your own, but it is best to leave appliance circuit installation to a licensed and skilled electrician. A professional is equipped with training, experience and knowledge to handle the installation process safely. In addition, a professional can properly install the circuit, leaving less room for issues and malfunctions in the future.