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Identifying Your Home’s Electrical Wiring
A basic understanding of your home’s complex electrical system can include wiring, colors, sizing, and codes to help with small DIY projects, which we will explore below. Avoid wiring problems and electrical system failures by keeping all work up to code. Hiring a licensed electrician can prevent code violations and…
Updated SEER Regulations for HVAC Installations in Virginia
If you’re considering a new HVAC system for your Virginia home in the near future, it’s important to understand how new energy-efficiency ratings introduced by the U.S. Department of Energy may impact your purchase. The minimum SEER rating for air conditioning systems has increased as of January 1, 2023, plus…
6 Reasons You Need Security Lighting
There’s nothing more important than the safety and security of your home and family. Security lighting installation is a great, budget-friendly way to add additional protection and security for your home and family in McLean and Northern Virginia. John Nugent & Sons and our team of dedicated professionals have been helping residents…
Avoid Electrical Accidents this Holiday
The holidays should be a fun, relaxing time for your family and friends, without trips to the hospital, visits from the fire department, or other unfortunate events. When you are using or installing holiday lighting, electronics, and other potentially hazardous products, you should take care to avoid accidents and injuries….
Free Beauty and the Beast Screening on the Village Green
Join us for Movies on the Green in Great Falls on Saturday, September 9th for a free screening of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (live action version)! Popcorn will be provided, and blankets, chairs, and picnics are all welcome for a family-friendly evening of movies under the stars! Event Details: What:…
How to Restore Electricity During Power Outage
Are you prepared for all of the potential weather that can come your way in Northern Virginia? From cold winters to stormy summers, our area has a full range of weather events. What would you do if the power goes out during a summer storm or winter ice storm? All…
4 Common Reasons Why Your Light Switch Is Hot
When you reach for your light switch to turn it off, only to find that it’s hot to the touch, you have a problem. A hot light switch is not normal and could indicate potential dangers lurking in your walls. If you don’t get help right away, you could end…
Will Ceiling Fans Lower My Energy Bill?
In the dead of a Northern Virginia summer, we’re always looking for ways to offset the high costs of air conditioning in our homes. Even the most energy-efficient systems can be a real bother, putting a strain on finances and overall being just a little more stressful than we bargained…
Choosing Security Lighting for Your Northern Virginia Home
The safety of your Northern Virginia home is one of the most important subjects we can cover here at John Nugent & Sons. Our team is a family, and we understand the importance of securing your home against intruders and misfortunes. And as far as intruder deterrent goes, outdoor and…
Keep Your Costs Down & Energy Efficiency Up This Summer
You want to stay cool this summer, but the thought of your increased power bill has you wondering if there is anything you can do to stay cool and not spend a fortune at the same time. The good news is there are a few different ways you can cut…
Why Are My Outlets Getting Hot?
Electrical issues can be a nuisance, but they can also be dangerous, causing fires or electrocution if left unchecked. Most problems can be traced back to the age of the home, faulty workmanship or materials, damage from pests, or user error, but regardless of the cause, should always be investigated by…
Why Install a Home Standby Generator in Northern Virginia?
Extended power outages are a reality in many areas across the country, and are a very real threat to the safety and security of your home and family. Regardless of whether the outage occurs due to a hurricane, tornado, heavy winds, or other weather phenomenon, the end result is the same:…
What Is a GFI?
You interact with them multiple times a day but likely have no idea of their name or their real purpose in your home, office, grocery, coffee shop — any place with electrical outlets (so, everywhere). But… what are they? The Basics of GFI: Protecting You from Faulty Electrical Tools Ground…
Hiring an Electrician in Northern Virginia
When it comes to electrical work, you want to hire a reliable professional to ensure the safety of your family and your home. It’s important to be cautious of scams, overpriced services, and underqualified electricians. But what kinds of things should you be looking out for? Here are a few…
My Electrical Outlet Is Not Working
Whether you’re upgrading your existing AC unit or installing central air conditioning for the first time, you only want to consider the best equipment from today’s top manufacturers. A new air conditioner is one of the most substantial investments you can make for home comfort. It’s important to choose a unit…
Conserving Energy Around the Holidays
Holiday celebrations combined with the cold winter months often result in high utility bills—which can be a major burden around the holidays. At John Nugent & Sons, we understand that no one wants to spend their hard earned money on utility bills. But there are some ways you can maximize…
4 Ways to Reduce Your Utility Bills This Winter
When the cold Northern Virginia winter arrives, you instinctively turn up the temperature in your home—which also causes the numbers on your electric bill to rise. Although keeping your family warm is your top priority, it can be costly! In order to help reduce costs, John Nugent & Sons has…
Signs of Burning Around an Electrical Outlet
Electrical outlets are an integral part of our daily lives. We rely on them to power our appliances, charge our devices, and provide light and comfort. However, this constant use can sometimes lead to wear and tear and, if left unchecked, can result in dangerous situations such as electrical fires. …
How Can I Tell What Is Tripping My Circuit Breaker?
As the summer or winter months roll around, you probably start to experience more power outages than usual in your Northern Virginia home. In fact, these are the times of the year when the experts at John Nugent and Sons receive the most calls from the community. Your first option…
Do I Need To Change My Fluorescent Bulbs?
Northern Virginia’s Electrical Expert Since 1975 So, your fluorescent lights have started to flicker. This is a major disturbance you want to solve as soon as possible. However, when fluorescent bulbs flicker, the situation is more than just a minor annoyance. If your fluorescent lights flicker, you should fix the problem…
Standby Generators Oil Changes
Like any other-engine powered machine, home standby generators require regular maintenance. Proper generator maintenance will ensure your unit works efficiently, and it will maximize the generator’s lifespan. This is important—after all, you likely spent a considerable amount of money purchasing and installing your standby generator. Most standby generators need an…
Home Standby Generator Maintenance Guide
In our earlier article addressing the benefits of investing in a home standby generator, we discussed that generators eliminate disruptions caused by extended power outages. They also offer peace of mind since it’s virtually impossible to steal a standby generator because it’s a permanent fixture. This is especially important in…
Electrical Safety 101
Electricity has become an integral parts of our daily lives. So much so that we don’t realize how dependent we’ve become until the power goes out on a stormy night. Just think about all the devices you use on a regular basis that need electricity to function properly — from…
What You Need to Know About DIY Electrical Projects
It’s not uncommon for homeowners to immediately spot an electrical issue. Any good handyman will tell you that they can fix it themselves without a problem. Unfortunately, there is a problem. Handymen are not qualified to handle electrical work. Electricians have to undergo years of extensive training and certification processes…
Benefits of Investing in a Home Standby Generator
Hurricane Sandy recently made her presence felt in Fairfax, Arlington, Centreville, Reston, and all throughout Northern VA. Downed trees, flooding, and even snowfall created challenges for residents throughout the northeast. Thousands of Virginians were left without power for an extended period of time. Now, Hurricane Sandy wasn’t the first, nor…
5 Ways to Save on Electricity This Summer
It’s the height of the summer cooling season in Northern Virginia. That means high electric bills as your home’s cooling system deals with the rising temperature and humidity. However, you don’t have to just accept increasing electric bills this time of year. There are a number of things you can…
Why Do My Lights Flicker?
Be careful, flickering lights may seem like just an annoyance but they can also be dangerous! Have you noticed that all or some of your lights have been flickering? In most cases, it can be a faulty light bulb, but in other cases it can mean something more serious—and potentially…
What Causes Problems with Electrical Outlets?
You probably don’t spend too much time thinking about your home’s electrical outlets. So when there’s a problem, you might not know what to do! The most common electrical issues you may face from your outlets are overheating and sparking. The following post details the most common causes of these…
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