Christmas lights are beautiful and are always fun to see as you drive through your neighborhood, but if they aren’t placed properly, in a safe area, and are forgotten, they are potentially very dangerous. Fires during the holiday season should be reserved for fireplaces only. Here are some ways to keep your home beautiful, festive, […]
One of the biggest threats to any home is defective electrical wiring, which accounts for thousands of fires in the U.S each year. Most people see the signs beforehand, but don’t know that they are in grave danger. Here at Omega Electric, we want to inform our customers and readers on some of the […]
It is no surprise that today’s world runs on electricity. It’s why some national security experts have often warned about the catastrophic effects of a cyber attack on the American switchboard. The fact is that the electric power delivery system that carries electricity from large central generators to customers could be severely damaged by expert […]
There are approximately 748,106 people employed as electricians in the United States. The workforce is in high demand as we live in a constantly changing world that requires more and more electrical power. In fact, most of us today could not imagine living a whole day without electricity. Becoming an electrician means understanding some very […]
If you live in an old home or you are having electrical problems you may want to consider calling an electrician. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, fire departments in the U.S. respond to over about 25,900 electrical home fires. These fires cause 280 deaths and $1.1 billion of property loss. These numbers are especially […]
An electrician can help me with my electricity, right? Well, yeah. But there are many things an electrician can help you with that you may not think about. At Omega Electrical, we’re dedicated to helping the El Paso community with its electrical needs–even with something as simple as having the best venue for parties. Hot […]
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 […]
