Our Blog: The Current

A spike is any voltage above a normal operating range from the power supply that can damage your electronics, appliances, and light bulbs. Can a spike damage my electronics, light bulbs, and appliances? YES Can a spike shorten the life of my electronics, light bulbs, and appliances? YES Can controlling spikes with a SURGE SUPPRESSOR lengthen the life of my electronics, appliances, and light bulbs? YES Are SURGE SUPRESSORS expensive? That is a two-fold question. It depends on the level of protection required for your equipment and electrical system. Residential surge suppressors offer a very cost effective line of protection… Read More

If you’ve ever had them in your attic, you probably share the sentiment that “squirrels are rats with beauty enhancements.” Squirrels might be cute, but they can wreak havoc in your home, including your wiring system. Squirrely Problems. During the cooler months, squirrels take your warm attic as an open invitation for them to move on in. Cardboard boxes, insulation, and other soft material makes a great nest. And then there’s all the metal… Like mice and rats, a squirrel is a rodent, and their teeth grow continually. In order to keep the teeth worn down, squirrels have to chew… Read More

Norris Mitchell has been with Aspire Electric for six years, and we couldn’t be prouder to have him on our team. We recruited him straight from the United States Army, where he received his training as an electrician. Norris enlisted in the service as a graduate of Eastern Alamance High, following in the footsteps of his uncles. He actually chose to be an electrician when he picked his Military Occupation Specialty, knowing that it would serve him well when he became a civilian again. Actually, though, “Sergeant Mitchell” isn’t a civilian! He – along with two more of our team… Read More

It might still be hot outside, but the calendar is warning us that fall is here, which means that winter is coming. Now’s the time for some fall chores that will make your home safer and save you some money when the cold weather finally arrives. Auto Program. Studies show that if you set your thermostat back 5 degrees for 8 hours a day, your fuel bill will go down 5%! A programmable thermostat is the way to do this consistently. You set it to go down when you leave in the morning, and to go back up right before… Read More

Many individuals think of electrical work as only for their home, like rewiring, lighting, and fuse boxes. At Aspire we specialize in much more than residential work, as shown in one of our latest projects. We were recently contacted by Triangle Pond Management for a job that they were working on at Alamance Crossing in Burlington. The group had been called to evaluate the problems at the shopping center’s pond, which runs behind many of the stores and the theater at Alamance Crossing. Our skilled electricians at Aspire were up to the task, having completed multiple sewer pump station controls… Read More

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Your mom knew what she was talking about, which is why she scheduled a yearly check up with your pediatrician. At Aspire we offer the same sort of check ups for your electrical system, called 52 Point Electrical Safety Inspections. Like your mom, we know that if you find and fix small issues, you’re preventing dangerous and expensive problems later on. Wire Check. One of the realities of home maintenance is that electrical systems wear out over time. As you turn appliances and lights on and off, heat builds up… Read More