The Importance of Well-Placed Outdoor Security Lighting for Your Home
When it comes to protecting your family and property, well-placed outdoor security lighting serves as one of the first lines of defense. By deterring potential intruders and providing visibility in critical areas, modern security lighting plays a crucial role in home safety. Why Outdoor Security Lig...
| July 24, 2024 | Read more |
The Importance of Electrical Inspections Before Hurricane Season
As the summer approaches, so does the potential for severe weather, especially hurricanes. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, bringing with it the risk of strong winds, heavy rainfall, and flooding. These conditions can pose significant threats to your home’s electrical...
| June 19, 2024 | Read more |
Use Space Heaters Properly to Avoid Problems
Space heaters can provide a boost of warmth in your home or office, but they can also cause big problems if not used correctly. Here’s some advice from the Electrical Safety Foundation International regarding space heaters: – They should have the certification of an independent testing l...
| February 2, 2024 | Read more |
Generac is announcing a safety recall
Generac is announcing a safety recall of certain GP15000 and GPl7500 portable generators. This recall is being undertaken in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada. None of these moidels have been sold by Little Sparkie Electric, but some of our customers may ...
| September 20, 2023 | Read more |
Check your electrical wiring when you spring forward
This Sunday we “spring ahead” with Daylight Saving Time. We frequently hear that this is a good time to check the battery in smoke detecters. It’s also a smart idea to check your electrical wires. Wires from home electronics, with wires for routers, televisions, computers, printers...
| March 7, 2023 | Read more |
Generators a Smart Move as Hurricane Season’s Most Active Months Approach
Installing a generator or making sure your existing generator is operating at peak efficiancy is especially important as we approach September. Although it has been a relatively slow start to hurricane season, with no major storms developing in the Atlantic, this is not unusual and we therefore cann...
| August 24, 2022 | Read more |
Six Great Reasons to Use a Licensed Electrician
It’s tempting to hire a repair person to do the electrical work for that home improvement project. Heck, it seems like an easy job – why hire a more expensive electrical contractor when your repair person or Cousin Joe says he can do the work? The saying “you get what you pay for” rings true...
| May 16, 2022 | Read more |
Electric Vehicle Sales Boom! Little Sparkie can Safely Install YOUR EV Charger!
Are you one of the thousands of Maryland residents that now has a plug-in electric vehicle (EV)? According to the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration, the state has more than 25,000 electric vehicles registered. * Frederick County boasts the third highest percentage of electric vehicles – .7...
| March 9, 2022 | Read more |
Seeking PT Generator Technician
We are seeking a generator maintenance technician for flexible PT work hours. Immediate need. Mechanical ability is a must. Generators are as much of a machine (like a car) as they are electrical and/or electronic appliances. Mechanical and electrical experience are a plus, but work ethic and person...
| March 9, 2022 | Read more |
Space heaters can cause fires and electric shocks
Temperatures will dip below freezing next week, and you my be looking to a space heater to warm up your office. But those little heaters can cause big problems if not used correctly. Here’s some advice from the Electrical Safety Foundation International regarding space heaters: – They sh...
| February 11, 2022 | Read more |
