Eugene, OR has a long history of innovation and commitment to eco-friendly practices. More and more people in the area are making the decision to go from a traditional, gas-powered car to an electric vehicle. Not only has this transition been largely promoted as we become more environmentally conscious, but as gas prices continue to […]
When the rains come in Eugene, OR, you’ll find yourself cleaning up a lot more. Due to the damp weather in Eugene, homes often have mold problems, and you’ll need to do some spring cleaning to get rid of the mold. You’ll also want to update your electrical panels to avoid electrical problems. However, if
When you purchase a home, you expect a place to keep you warm and safe from the outdoor elements. What many people overlook are the potential hazards that lie inside the house. A building is constructed along specific guidelines that must be met, and then the building is checked at the end of construction to
Excel Electric has experience working on whole-home generators throughout Eugene, OR. Whole-home generators are a versatile piece of equipment that prevents your home from losing power. The following covers the top benefits of having a whole-home generator. Avoid Losing Your Food Due to a Power Outage Whole-home generators can supply up to 20,000 watts of
Do you love almost everything about your Eugene home, from the location to its distinctive charm? If only the kitchen were a bit larger, it would be perfect. However, the cost to enlarge a kitchen can be astronomical. A more cost-effective option for many is to create a super functional and fun outdoor kitchen. But
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When asked, most homeowners in Eugene would say that they are sure their home has copper electrical wiring. Many people have no idea that any other material has been used for residential wiring in the past half-century. Sadly, they are misinformed. For around a decade, from the mid-60s to mid-70s, some builders chose to save
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Most Eugene homeowners would tell you that their homes are relatively energy efficient. They are careful about using large energy consumers like the heating and cooling systems and try to be mindful about turning off lights and fans when leaving a room. But recent studies have revealed that the average house in the United States
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It can be hard to believe your eyes when you glance at a wall in your Eugene home and see smoke coming from an electrical outlet. Most people’s first reaction is to rub their eyes and walk nearer to look at the outlet and the hopefully mistaken image. But when they realize that smoke is
Ask anyone in Eugene, and they will tell you that flickering lights are more than just a little annoying. But what they are not aware of, is that those flickering lights can signify a severe electrical problem in your home. And if left uncorrected, it could lead to an electrical fire or life-threatening electrical shock.
Most homeowners are unaware that there could be anything but copper wiring zigzagging through their homes. But if you are the proud owner of one of the very charming older homes in Eugene, you could have aluminum electrical wiring. And that can be a shock if you are not familiar with this type of wiring
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