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 |
Little Sparkie Electric Celebrates 15th Anniversary
Neither a volatile economy nor a pandemic has hampered the growth of Little Sparkie Electric, LLC. Catherine Nazarene, managing member and a working licensed Maryland and Virginia Master Electrician, has built her successful business by focusing on hard work, excellent service, and diversifying he...
| January 17, 2022 | Read more |
3 Common Electrical Lighting Problems & What to do About Them
Here are some common household and business electrical lighting problems that can potentially cause fires. 1. Light switches that don’t work correctly. Poor workmanship or substandard products can contribute to dimmer switches that don’t adjust light level properly. If you’ve just moved into a...
| July 19, 2021 | Read more |
Seeking a generator maintenance technician
Seeking a generator maintenance technician for flexible 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 personality a...
| April 14, 2021 | Read more |
Window Air Conditioners – Don’t Assume You Can Just Plug Them In!
Before long, furnaces will be turned off, and air conditioners will be cranked up. Here in the Mid-Atlantic region, with its long history, many homes and businesses have been around for years. Because they were built before central air was available, they rely on window air conditioners. Windo...
| March 29, 2021 | Read more |
Catherine trained on new standby Generac Protector series
Catherine Nazarene, Little Sparkie’s managing member and a working licensed Maryland and Virginia Master Electrician, recently passed the Generac Generator exam and is now recertified by Generac as a technician. She received her first technician certification in 2007. At the training she did a lot...
| January 20, 2021 | Read more |
Electrical Safety While Working from Home
Are you still working or spending more time at home? Be sure to always plug into power safely and ensure #electricalcords do not become tripping hazards. Never run cords under rugs, carpets, doors, or windows. Follow these electrical safety tips from the Electrical Safety Foundation International ...
| November 19, 2020 | Read more |
We Honor Our Veterans
Veterans Day is a time for us to pay our respects to those who have served. For one day, we stand united in respect for you, our veterans. This holiday started as a day to reflect upon the heroism of those who died in our country’s service and was originally called Armistice Day. It fell on [...
| November 10, 2020 | Read more |
Fire Prevention Week™ is October 4-10, 2020!
This year’s Fire Prevention Week’s campaign theme is “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!TM” The campaign’s goal is to educate everyone about the simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves, and those around them, safe in the kitchen. Unattended cooking is the lea...
| October 6, 2020 | Read more |
Ensure that your business or home is wired for the best connections
With so many people working virtually, and kids getting their classes online, it is more important than ever for your business or home to have structured wiring. Structured wiring refers to a whole-office or home network of audio, video, data, telephone, television, or security signals. Structured w...
| August 17, 2020 | Read more |
