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Prepare for Maryland’s Summer Storms with a Backup Generator
In Southern Maryland and Virginia, stormy weather is not at all uncommon. High winds, torrential rain, lightning—each one poses a risk to your home or business’ electrical system and can lead to electrical failures that will leave you in the dark. Worried about this season’s storms and not sure what to do? The master electricians […]
Read MoreHow to Wire Your Maryland Home for Emergencies
Emergencies like fires, carbon monoxide leaks, and long-term power outages can happen at any time. To protect your family, your home, and your possessions, it is important to install the appropriate wiring to support devices like smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, and backup generators. Not only will this provide increased safety, but it can also […]
Read MoreWiring Your Maryland Garage for an Electric Car Charger
The popularity of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids has grown significantly in the last few years, especially with plentiful public charging stations now available. One of the most appealing aspects of an all-electric vehicle is never having to use a gas station again, while plug-in hybrids make it far less necessary. Both require the batteries […]
Read MoreWhat Are the Benefits of Installing Energy-Efficient Lighting in My Home?
It seems like the words “energy efficiency” are on everyone’s lips recently. Well, it’s for a good reason! The whole process of going green or becoming more efficient revolves around helping you cut down on ever-increasing utility bills, and all around most changes help the environment, too. So, what’s holding you back from making the […]
Read MoreImportance of Light Poles & How to Maintain Them
Light poles play an important role in the safety and security of everything from residential streets and housing developments to parking lots, restaurants, shopping centers, and industrial facilities. With the effects of winds, vibration, and corrosion in a typical outdoor environment, frequent inspections and maintenance are essential to ensure that a light pole is safe […]
Read MoreBenefits of Commercial LED Retrofits
Are you looking to make a long-term investment in your commercial property? Whether you want to save money or improve your company’s environmental stewardship, a commercial LED retrofit could be the right move. John Goudie Electric offers lighting retrofits and installation in the Southern Maryland and Northern Virginia areas. If you are interested in a […]
Read MoreHow to Keep Halloween Decorations Safe
Halloween is a fun and celebratory time of year that can be enjoyed by adults and children alike. Just as it’s important to check candy for signs of tampering and wear reflective clothing to remain visible to traffic, there are a number of precautions to consider when decorating your home and yard, to ensure the […]
Read MoreWhy Is My Circuit Breaker Tripping?
Your Maryland home’s electricity flows through your lights and appliances through an electrical service panel, which has a breaker to control an overload or error. You know that the circuit breaker tripping indicates a problem, but do you know WHY the breaker has tripped? We at Goudie Electric take the safety of our customers very […]
Read MoreWhat to Look for When Looking for an Electrician in Maryland
When seeking the services of an electrician, homeowners in Maryland are kind of spoiled for choice. Any search engine or phone book can tell you that there are a lot of options out there! At least, it certainly seems that way. The unfortunate truth is that many electricians might simply fail to meet your standards, or worse, […]
Read MoreWhat Size Generator Do I Need?
When the lights go out, it’s too late to install a generator. Unfortunately, that is when many people wish they had considered home power generation. The truth is that the world was a very dark and cold place before electric lights and power generation. Southern Maryland and Northern Virginia residents regularly get a taste of […]
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