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Professional Mr. Electric technician testing a residential electrical panel to ensure home safety during National Electrical Safety Month.

National Electrical Safety Month: Your Guide to Checking Electrical Hazards in Your Home

May is National Electrical Safety Month, making it the ideal time to check the systems that homeowners rely on every day. Electrical hazards often develop quietly through overloaded circuits, aging panels, or outdated outlets until they become costly or dangerous problems.

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Home Safety

How to Childproof Outlets

Jul 08 2025

The endless curiosity of children can land their sticky little fingers in dangerous situations. As your child grows into a toddler

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Outlet with outlet covers on a wall painted half yellow and half blue.

Energy Savings

Electric Vehicles How Do They Impact Electric Bills

Jul 08 2025

Electric cars are becoming increasingly popular as people become more environmentally conscious, and cars become increasingly available.

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Energy Savings

Are Game Consoles Energy Vampires?

Jul 08 2025

Most don’t realize how much electricity is drained by game consoles, even when they’re switched to their supposedly energy-saving “standby mode.”

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Energy vampires are devices that cause high electric bills even turned off, with gaming systems being a main culprit. Mr. Electric looks at the issue.

Home Safety

Should I Replace Two-Prong Outlets?

Jul 08 2025

Wondering if you really need to replace two-prong outlets in your home with newer three-prong outlets? Replacing two-prong outlets

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A white three-prong duplex outlet on a yellow background.

Lighting

How to Change a Light Bulb (In 14 Easy Steps)

Jul 08 2025

You’re going about your day until, quite suddenly, a light bulb burns out.

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You are going about your day until, quite suddenly, a light bulb burns out. Learn how to change a light bulb in 14 easy steps. Watch our video tutorial today.

Energy Savings

Electricity, Energy, and Power: Understanding the Differences

Jul 08 2025

We rely on electricity to maintain nearly every aspect of our daily lives. When we use and make purchasing decisions about electronics and appliances, we’re deluged with the latest information on ‘energy efficiency,’ and best practices for minimizing electricity use and reducing power bills.

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About Mr. Electric

Established in 1994, Mr. Electric® is a global franchise organization providing electrical installation and repair services. Recognized by Entrepreneur magazine among its “Franchise 500,” Mr. Electric franchisees provide these services to both residential and commercial customers at almost 200 locations worldwide. Mr. Electric is a subsidiary of the Neighborly® family of service franchises.

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