Do you live in Kingston Jamaica and are looking for a certified and reliable electrician to help you keep the electrical systems in your home or office working in a safe and efficient condition? If so, you have come to the right place. HandyMac Repair Services has the skills to help you diagnose and fix your electrical issues in your residential or commercial property.

Why Should You Do Electrical Maintenance?

One of the leading causes of fires in residential and commercial properties is faulty electrical systems.  According to the Jamaica Fire Brigade, electrical fires have been on the rise in recent years. There were 68 residential fires caused by faulty electrical wiring in 2014, that number increased to 89 in 2015 and 128 in 2016. Electrical faults are not always visible or easily detected. In most cases the fault is only realized after an appliance gets damaged or a more serious symptom appears.

“Instead of waiting for a disaster to strike, consider the benefits of having your home or office electrical systems checked at least once per year by a certified electrician”.

Some Key Benefits

1. Protect Life and Property                                                                                                                                          Having properly functioning electrical circuits in your home or office is one sure way to protect your family and staff from getting electrocuted and protect your property from an electrical fire.

It is important to ensure that plugs and switches are covered and live electrical wires are not exposed. A professional                electrician will check and ensure all these issues are found and corrected.

2. Protect Your Expensive Equipment                                                                                                                              One of the easiest ways equipment can get damaged is through faulty switches, sockets or grounding. Have you ever had a socket so loose that everything you plug in it just falls out? This is due to the contacts inside the socket becoming worn. A socket like this usually gets very warm or even hot after being used for a short while. Over time, the socket will show burn marks and can result in damage to any device plugged into it.

2. Help to Save Money                                                                                                                                                   Having an efficient electrical system in your home or office will definitely keep money back in your pocket. For example, when equipment is fed with the correct voltage, it runs efficiently and does not waste energy. This equates to savings on your monthly utility bill. Also, your equipment is not likely to be damaged. This equates to further savings as you will not have to spend on repairs or replacement.

Tips: 

• Replace all traditional incandescent bulbs with LED type bulbs. LED’s can last up to 5 times longer than incandescent. They use as little as 6 times less energy than incandescent and produce more light at a lower wattage, this also means less heat generated.
• Install a timer on your refrigerator to turn it off at nights when the doors are not being opened frequently. This will help to save energy.
• Service air conditioning units every 3 to 4 months, especially if you live in a dusty area. Also ensure doors and windows are properly sealed when running your air conditioning. This will save on energy and extend the life of your unit.
• Always unplug accessories and appliances that are not in use. In addition to saving on energy, this will also protect them from being damaged.

HandyMac Repair Services is your trusted source for residential and commercial repairs in Kingston and Portmore. Call today at 876-889-3112.