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If you have been considering an electric vehicle, there has never been a better time than right now. Many states are offering tax incentives for new buyers, increasing the number …

Whole house surge protectors were introduced into the market decades ago.  During recent years they have really taken off due to a change in electrical code in 2020.  This code …

If you live in New England, you may have noticed that your utility bills are higher than usual. You’re not alone – many residents in the Northeast have been experiencing …

I’m hoping this blog post helps you to properly pick an electrician (or any trade company for that matter) to work at your home.  I’ve met 1000’s of homeowners over …

This battle is over a century in the making, literally.  Both kinds of antique wiring have been in homes for OVER 100 YEARS at this point.  Customers ask us which …

Decorating homes and businesses with Christmas lights is a common tradition in many parts of the United States. It is often seen as a way to spread holiday cheer and …

If you still have a fuse panel in your home it might be time to swap it with a circuit breaker panel and join the rest of us in 2022.  …

Please take a look at the common questions we get from customers during estimate appointments.  If you have any questions not listed here, please email them to use today and …

Here at KES we are big fans of using portable generators as emergency power. They have one huge advantage over whole house generators, cost! Portable generator systems are a fraction …

We get a lot of questions from customers who are looking to replace their BX wiring. We thought it would be helpful to have all the questions and answers in …

We receive many questions from customers who are looking to replace their knob and tube wiring. We thought it would be helpful to have all the questions and answers in …

Recessed lights come in two variations, insulated ceiling rated (IC rated) or non-insulated ceiling rated.  As you have probably already guessed, the IC rated recessed lights can have insulation packed …

This is a question asked daily by our customers, which one should they choose? There are some pros and cons to both options. Let’s take a deeper look into both. …

Is Your Electrical Service Too Small For an EV Charger? You ordered your new fully electric car, and you are excited! Now you are wondering if your homes electrical service …

Before we get into these questions, let’s take a look at some facts about electrical fires. I’m going to be using some facts published from a FEMA U.S. Fire Administration …

You have a home that is older, built prior to 1932 and you are looking to take advantage of the great offerings through the Mass Save program to insulate. Why …

Smoke Detector Trouble! It’s 2am and the smoke detectors are going off! Is it a fire? I don’t smell smoke as I walk around the house.  What is it? Why …

Jesse Kuhlman recently co-authored a number of How to Articles with WikiHow. He appreciated the opportunity to share his wealth of experience related to common electrical issues, such as grounding …

Should electrical inspectors be allowed to perform work in the same town where they’re inspecting? Does this scenario create a conflict of interest in any way? Many smaller towns have …

In an industry like ours, I can’t overstate the importance of a fully functional office.  Your office is your quarterback: It sets things up, calls the plays, and sees it …

KES is a collection currently of 23 employees who have all come together for one common goal to deliver exceptional electrical work and have fun doing it! Was this 23 …

Funny how that works right? Our electrical code changes every 3 years, and without a doubt every 3 years brings more cost to consumers. Typically our code will lay out …

Manual Generator Panel VS Manual Interlock kit So you have decided to use a portable generator for emergency power, but confused by the options to connect it to your house? …

There is a bit of confusion with customers when it comes to troubleshooting an electrical issue. Many will ask for upfront price when they call our office to resolve a …

GFCI receptacles, also called GFI’s, or known by their proper name ground fault circuit interrupters are life saving devices first used in the 1970’s. You will see them around your …

Backup power for you home can be delivered in two ways. One is a portable generator setup and the other is a whole house system. Yes I know there is …

This is one of my favorite subjects in our field of work. The residential electrical industry has changed so much over the past 2 decades. If you went back in …

Please take a look at the common questions we get from customers during estimate appointments. If you have any questions not listed here, please email them to use today and …