Early in 2016, Springfield, Philadelphia resident Pam R. Gilligan was trapped inside her local Target’s elevator. A store-wide electrical failure caused the power to go out in this particular Target, causing Gilligan and other customers to get stuck in the pitch black darkness of the elevator. A sense of dread and claustrophobia overwhelmed the innocent […]
Often times homeowners think about landscaping and painting the home when it comes to trying to gain a bit of curb appeal. However, an electrician can actually provide plenty of services to spruce up your front or backyard. What good is great landscaping in your front yard if you can’t show it off at all […]
We’ve come a long way since Franklin’s infamous kite and lightning. As electricity evolved, many things have changed, but one thing is still the same; you should only trust a residential electrician with your homes electrical system. It’s an intricate system and when it’s not handled properly, it can result in damages and injuries. A […]
Do you remember being a kid watching your grandma go through the house covering all your mirrors during lightning storms? Or maybe you’re family has other superstitions that “protect” you during a lightning storm. Unfortunately, they don’t really hold up to modern science. At Omega Electrical & Mechanical Contractors, our electrical contractors know which myths […]
If you are contemplating converting to refrigerated air it is a much easier process than you think. Not only that, a refrigerated air conditioner will leave your home feeling fresh without the many inconveniences of a swamp cooler. Of course, before any homeowner decides to make the switch, they usually have several questions. At Omega […]
Many homes in the area are equipped with swamp coolers. If yours is one of them, there are several steps you can take in order to ensure that they work their best to keep you as comfortable as possible. How Swamp Coolers Work Also known as evaporative coolers, swamp coolers cool a space by adding […]
For many in El Paso, refrigerated air is an updated choice for cooling since swamp coolers have been the preferred method of cooling in this area for years. If you have recently made the switch, then there are a number of maintenance issues that you need to take care of. Some can be done on […]
Many people find that the temperature of the air in their homes is different in various rooms of their homes. It can be hot in one room and cold in another. More often than not, when uneven heating and cooling occurs, it is due to of one of any number of small issues that can […]
Summer is finally here and that means that most people have or will have their air conditioning on full blast all day, every day. Whether it is making noises or not cooling as well as it should, it is not the time of year you want to have a problem with your air conditioner. There […]
