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What’s a GFCI exactly? Good question. It’s a ground-fault circuit-interrupter. And, in some cases, it can be the only thing standing between you and a serious injury or death by electrical shock. Just like your breaker protects your wiring, the GFCI is made to protect you. These life-saving devices recognize imbalances in the electrical current and instantly (as quickly as one-thirtieth of a second) shut down. Think about your home’s exterior, your garage, bathroom, kitchen, laundry rooms, and pool areas too (any place that your electrical components are susceptible to water). As soon as the GFCI senses an imbalance, it'll trip the circuit and cut off the electricity. If your home was built more than 45 years ago, we recommend these as an upgrade. Most modern homes and buildings are…

If you’re dealing with a circuit overload in Houston, you’re not alone. Many homeowners and business owners experience breakers tripping when too many appliances run at once. In fact, a circuit overload is one of the most common electrical issues—and one of the most preventable. In this guide, we’ll explain what causes a circuit overload, how to spot the warning signs, and when to call a licensed electrician in Houston. Have you ever turned on your blow dryer, space heater, and vacuum—only for the power to suddenly shut off?If so, you’ve likely experienced a circuit overload. In most cases, this happens when your electrical system is drawing more power than it can safely handle. As a result,your circuit breaker trips to prevent overheating, electrical damage, or even a fire. While…

What is a bonded electrician? Lone Star Electrical Services is a Bonded, Licensed and Insured Electrician servicing all of Greater Houston and beyond. A bond is an insurance policy for which the contractor pays a premium. It guarantees that the contractor will meet his obligations in a satisfactory manner. Failure to do so should result in the payment of compensation by the bonding company. There are three types of bonds, payment bond, performance bond and bid bond. Being bonded ensures that the job will be completed and will be done properly. Larger commercial, and almost all government jobs, require that contractors and sub-contractors are licensed, insured and bonded. With a bonded electrician, you have a greater chance that the job will be done properly. If you have a problem with…