Local Electric’s New Apprentice: Welcoming Baby Jace

Local Electric’s New Apprentice: Welcoming Baby Jace

The Local Electric family has been growing in more ways than one! As we welcome new clients, grow our business, and prioritize the electrical needs of Vermont, we’ve also been raising a brand new baby. Jace was born on April 26, 2021 at Copley Hospital. Being new...
Pests and Rodents: Electrical Safety Comes First

Pests and Rodents: Electrical Safety Comes First

Unwanted pests and rodents are no joke! As electricians, we keep a close eye for not only existing damage, but signs that pests may be present and pose a future threat to the integrity and safety of your wiring. Not only can you lose the function of your wiring if...
Standby Generators: Electrical Advice

Standby Generators: Electrical Advice

A backup generator helps assure that your family has power even when the whole town may not. Tis the season of power outages, falling trees, and slow-moving repair crews. With fluctuating temperatures, remote work and school, and your peace of mind, there’s never a...
Ringing the Alarm: Electrical Life Safety

Ringing the Alarm: Electrical Life Safety

“Working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are the most important devices you can have in your home. They provide essential early warnings of a problem so you and your family can safely escape.” This comes from the Vermont Department of Public Safety and hopefully...
Do You Have Knob and Tube Wiring? Common Dangers to Avoid

Do You Have Knob and Tube Wiring? Common Dangers to Avoid

These open wire systems were added to homes with the first electrical installations of the early 1900s through the 1940s, though homes in some jurisdictions allowed their installation as late as the 1970s.   How to identify Knob and Tube Wiring Knob and tube...
A Season of Lights

A Season of Lights

It’s technically the darkest time of year, but that could almost go unnoticed after the care people take to make the holidays bright. Towns and hillsides alike are light up with stars, trees, wreaths and snowflakes. Homes are filled with family, friends, food...