Your Electrician in Prince William County: Root Electric

October 28, 2021 by Opal Isaac Posted in Electrician Services

Electrical Services in Prince William County

Root Electric’s commercial and residential electricians are proud to be considered some of the best in Prince William County. From electrical repairs and home improvements to office electrical repairs and commercial tenant improvement projects, Root Electric has been serving the residents and businesses of Prince William County for more than three decades. Over that time, we have become the electricians Prince William County residents and business owners have come to rely on, time and time again for the safest, highest quality electrical work in the county. Your safety and satisfaction are our top priorities!

With the average home age in the county standing at about 25 years old, with many homes much older than that, Root Electric has the expertise necessary to upgrade electrical systems in older homes to make them safer, more efficient, and better able to handle the increased electrical demands of modern life and all of its gadgets. With businesses throughout Prince William County updating older spaces for retail, office space and workshop space, our electricians are also highly skilled at updating and improving electrical safety for commercial spaces.

So, whether you need a residential electrician or a commercial electrician, Root Electric is the one to call for the safest, up-to-code, high-quality electrical work anywhere in Prince William County. Whatever your electrical needs are, contact our Prince William County electricians at Root Electric today for any of the following projects: (703) 494-3989.

How We Became the Electricians Prince William County Trusts

Of course, we can say we’re the top electrician in Prince William County—it’s easy enough to say, but harder to prove. And, naturally, there are certain things you’ll want to look for in your choice of residential electrician or commercial electrician. For Root Electric, the proof is definitely in how we have served our customers over the last 30+ years. For us, it’s more about family than anything else. Root Electric is a family-owned and operated team of electricians who’ve grown up in Northern Virginia. We know the homes and businesses here, and we have a sense of history and a deep knowledge of what our customers need because we’re from here too. But how can you tell for sure that Root Electric is the Prince William County electricians for you? Here are 5 things you should always look into when you are searching for the best electrician in your area:

For starters, you can take a look through our customer testimonials for the real experiences that your neighbors have had with us. We wouldn’t have lasted three decades without a commitment to quality and safety that our customers deserve. You can also look through the awards we’ve earned from EBSCO, local reader’s choice awards and Angie’s List. Root Electric maintains an open dialogue with our electricians and customers to ensure customers are satisfied with our methods and quality of installation.We are also licensed, bonded and insured, which is an essential protection for all of our clients and our expert electricians. We also continue to invest in new equipment and technological upgrades so that we can provide the best quality and most advanced solutions for any electrical repairs, electrical upgrades, remodeling projects, office electrical repairs and tenant improvement projects.The bottom line is that our entire team at Root Electric is committed 100% to your safety and your total satisfaction with your electrical repairs or upgrades. We provide the most extensive and clear estimates (now offering virtual estimates as well) of any electrician in Prince William County because we believe you deserve to know exactly what needs to be done and how the prices break down before anything else happens. For Root Electric, clear communication with our customers is one of the hallmarks of our top notch customer service! We care about you because you’re our neighbors! And that’s how we approach every project.

Customer Testimonial

Great work that has paid off! Had them install a subpanel about two years ago so we could power our most essential circuits off the generator. With all the rain lately, a tree just took down the only power line into our neighborhood. But we are doing just peachy, even if it takes Dominion all night!

Adrian W.

Call the Best Electrician in Prince William County: (703) 494-3989

Our Prince William home electrical services and commercial electrical services also span the entire spectrum of any electrical upgrades, improvement projects, installations and electrical repairs your home or business may require. Take a look through the following list to see what types of electrical projects we can do. Then please feel free to contact us to ask questions, discuss your project and get an estimate:

Prince William County Residential Electrical Services

Electrical upgrades for older homesElectrical panel and circuit breaker installationCircuit breaker and electric panel replacement Electrical sub panel installationLight fixtures and recessed lighting installation and upgradesCeiling fan installationExhaust fan installationOutlet installationHome office electrical upgradesPlug and switch repairs, upgrades and installations “Heavy ups” – complete home electrical upgradesNew home wiringReplace aluminum wiring in older homesElectrical wiring and installations for home remodels and renovations Outdoor lightingSecurity lightingDeck lightingGFCI Outlet InstallationOutdoor outletsEmergency generator installation and serviceWhole home surge protectionPool wiring and hot tub wiringLandscape lightingAdditional wiring for appliancesADA-Compliant home electrical updatesHome electrical safety inspectionsEnergy-saving electrical upgrades and evaluations

Prince William County Commercial Electrical Services

Commercial tenant improvement projects and build outs Office electrical repairsOffice wiring upgradesCommercial electrical panel installation or replacement Industrial lighting installation and replacement Retail lighting installation and repairCommercial office lighting upgradesWall pack service and replacementEmergency lighting installation and repairExit sign lighting Ballast replacementMetal halide repair and replacementHigh-pressure sodium repair and replacementFluorescent bulb replacementOffice LED lighting upgrades and replacementsOffice light fixturesCommercial property electrical safety inspectionsCommercial energy saving evaluations Underground fault locatingTroubleshooting Electric meter conversionsCommercial emergency generator installation and serviceCherry pickersBucket trucksInfrared thermography inspections

Choose the Best Electrician in Prince William County for Your Project

As local Prince William County electricians, Root Electric is dedicated to ensuring that homeowners and businesses in the area receive the best electrical repairs and service available, with the safest team in the area. Contact your electrician in Prince William County today for residential electrical services or commercial electrical services. You can expect courteous and prompt service, the best electrical upgrades, installations and repairs and the safest electrical work in Prince William County.

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Deck Lighting and Outlet Installation Services

October 28, 2021 by Opal Isaac Posted in Electrician Services

Deck Lighting and Electrical Outlet Installation Services

Installing deck lighting and outdoor outlets in your yard can extend your outdoor living opportunities well into the evening while also improving your home’s resale value. As the nights get warmer and with more families looking for ways to make close-to-home spaces seem more exotic, this is an excellent option that adds a lot of curb appeal too. There are many beautiful options for deck lighting that can improve safety and security as well. And extra outdoor outlet installation can give you more options for adding string lights, outdoor appliances and even a place to plug in your laptop for some outdoor home office scenery.

4 Deck Lighting Installation Ideas

Depending on your deck design, outdoor living habits and goals, and how you’d like to improve those things, there are a number of different deck lighting options you can consider. And within these 4 deck lighting ideas, there are also many variations that you can consider:

1. Step Lighting or Deck Stair Lights

One way to better illuminate your deck stairs is to install lighting right on them – on the vertical surface of each step, or under the lip of each step so that the light from the upper step shines clearly down on the lower step. This keeps the light focused downward to enhance safety going up and down the steps in the dark, and can also enhance your security lighting options as well. It also prevents light escaping upwards at night if you’re hoping for a good view of the stars.

2. Deck Post Lighting

There are many different styles and materials of deck post lighting. You can choose styles, colors and materials (from copper, aluminum or stainless steel and even plastic) that will look great and provide a decorative touch even during the daytime. Deck post lights should face down, again to illuminate the footpath or stairway at night. Deck post lighting is a very affordable option and can usually be installed quite easily. But if you’re a stickler for viewing the night sky, remember that these can produce more light pollution because they’re situated higher up than step lighting.

3. Recessed Lighting on the Deck

Recessed lighting can be a great solution if you have a large overhang that needs illuminating on your deck. It provides great illumination to everything below and can be focused on certain areas that you particularly want to highlight or provide extra visibility for on your deck or backyard. Under-deck recessed lighting can only be installed if there is a covered porch above.

4. Deck Rail Lighting

Deck rail lighting is also a great option that can be built flush into your deck rails in such a way as to make them invisible when you’re sitting. Again, they focus the light downwards toward the walkway or the stairs and also show people where the rail is.

Customer Testimonial

Very professional from the first contact by Bill Root through the free estimate and completion of the job. They kept the work area (my kitchen) very clean and made very few holes in the ceiling. My workmen included an apprentice. I think it is great that a company is assisting a young person to become a Master Electrician. I highly recommend Root Electric.

Chris R.

4 Reasons to Install Outdoor Outlets

In addition to installing extra deck lighting, if you really want to get more use out of your deck area, installing outdoor outlets that are protected from the elements is another smart move:

1. More Deck Lighting Options

In addition to the deck lighting ideas listed previously, having a few extra outdoor outlets installed gives you more options for adding string lights or other electric-powered holiday decorations for the holidays. Just make sure you also have enough extra circuits to provide the power necessary to keep those lights brightly shining.

2. Outdoor Cooking Appliances

As outdoor living and cooking become more popular, home chefs will need safe outlets and spaces that are protected from the weather to cook and use kitchen appliances outdoors. Whether that means you want to have an outdoor fridge or powered cooler, an electric grill or any other appliance, you’ll need to install outdoor outlets.

3. Extending Your Home Office to the Outdoors

After several weeks of working from home in the kitchen or the living room, or maybe a dedicated indoor home office, you may be feeling the pull of the outdoors. If you’re tempted to tote your laptop outside to the deck, make sure you have a place to plug it in safely while you’re out there so you don’t lose power right in the middle of your next Zoom meeting.

4. Safety Upgrades for Outdoor Outlets

All outdoor outlets should be GFCI outlets that automatically shut power if they become wet. But newer models exist that provide extra protection from the weather and elements. Safety is always the most important consideration, so if you are not sure about your current outlets or want to install new outdoor outlets, contact us today for a virtual estimate and we can provide guidance.

Install Deck Lighting and Outdoor Outlets

Remember that installing new deck lighting or outdoor outlets is a job best left to a licensed electrician for safety reasons, but also quality and insurance reasons. Get the job done right, and beautifully, the first time by contacting us today at Root Electric: (703) 494-3989.

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Our Coronavirus Policy

October 28, 2021 by Opal Isaac Posted in Electrician Talk

Our Coronavirus Policy

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To our most valuable customers:

The Root Electric team has been following the developments of the COVID-19 virus very closely in recent days. Since our founding in 1986, we have made it our business to be responsible members of our community, specifically in the ethical standards with which we hold ourselves and our business. Three very important pillars of our standard of ethics are: ensuring the safety and welfare of our employees while at the work site; strict adherence to government policy; and putting our customers best interest before our own. These standards have become even more salient, as we take into consideration our responsibility in limiting ourselves, our employees, and our customers to exposure to the COVID-19 pathogen.

Electricians are listed as “critical infrastructure” for the energy sector in the guidelines released by the Department of Homeland Security. (See https://www.cisa.gov/energy-sector). These guidelines have been followed by all states currently operating under a “shelter at home” order. As such, Root Electric will continue to operate under the threat of the pandemic with the following modifications to our normal procedure.

We will keep in close contact with our employees, ensuring that they are in good health at the start of each day. We will help keep them up to date on current guidelines of social distancing or quarantine set forth by the federal or state government. If an employee is not feeling well, they will be allowed sick leave without question. Work for that day will either be assigned to another employee still in good health, or postponed until Root Electric can fit the project into the schedule.

We will contact our customers first thing in the morning on our scheduled day of installation or service to verify that they are still healthy and comfortable with allowing electricians into their home. Cancellation or delays of work will be allowed without penalty or forfeiture of deposit.

Our electricians and estimators will clean their hands with disinfectant wipes before entering a jobsite and after leaving. Out of respect for our customers’ property, we will not wipe off surfaces that we worked on unless otherwise instructed by the customer. This is purely to protect our customers’ property from damage or staining from a cleaner not safe for the surface in question. We will be happy to use a customer-supplied disinfectant in the area where we work in a manner specified by the customer.

It is important to note that the very nature of our work can irritate the lungs and nasal passages in an otherwise healthy individual. Some areas of our homes, to include attics and crawl spaces, can induce coughing or sneezing due to the presence of cellulose or fiberglass insulation. Additionally areas of the home not regularly occupied by the customer can accumulate dust or pet dander, causing a similar reaction. If you hear a cough or sneeze from one of our electricians while working, these common household air particulates are the likely culprit, not COVID-19.

It is our intention to continue to serve our customers and our community in the safest way possible. We intend to comply with all government instructions with regard to our industry as they are given. Due to the uncertain nature of the current environment, our policies may change suddenly and without notice, however, we will make every effort to keep immediate customers up to date. Feel free to contact us directly if you have any questions or concerns.

Respectfully,
The Root Family
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How to Prevent Electrical Fires

October 28, 2021 by Opal Isaac Posted in Electrician News

Check These 7 Things Right Now to Prevent Electrical Fires at Your Home

Perhaps the most tragic thing about the 25,000+ home electrical fires in homes across the U.S. each year is that the vast majority of them could have been prevented if the right safety precautions had been taken. In most cases, these are very simple tips you can do right now. Just taking care to use your electrical devices, outlets, etc. correctly can drastically reduce your family’s chances of electrical fire tragedy, so please read these tips and go through your house and make sure everyone is following them today. And if you have any questions, contact our Northern Virginia electrician now at (703) 494-3989.

1. Don’t Overload Your Outlets

In other words, you don’t want extension cords to be a permanent solution to any situation in your home. Each outlet’s circuits were designed to convey a certain amount of electricity and overloading with extension cords and too many power strips does exactly that. This is one of the most common reasons for electrical fires, and it’s entirely preventable. Make sure your surge protectors have an internal circuit breaker that will cut power if it senses problems. If your family simply has too many gadgets that need plugging in at once, it’s probably time to install new outlets and wiring.

2. Use Only GFCI Outlets Near Water

Kitchens, bathrooms, workshops with sinks and any outdoor outlet should be a “Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter” outlet. You’ve seen them—the sturdy looking outlets with three-pronged plug stations that have two buttons in between marked “Test” and “Reset”. These outlets are especially designed to cut the power supply if they sense moisture. If your kitchen, bathroom or any other room where water flows has an older style outlet without those buttons, contact Root Electric right away to have them replaced.

3. Keep Flammable Objects Away from Electrical Outlets and Cords

Avoid placing furniture, curtains, decorations, boxes or any other flammable item in front of (or too close to) an outlet. Most outlets generate an unnoticeable of heat, but if they’re overloaded (see step 1) or faulty in some other way, they could generate a lot more heat, cause sparks and then start a fire on whatever is closest to them. Don’t take that chance! In fact, regularly feel your outlets to see if they’re noticeably warm (they shouldn’t be). If they are, electrical repairs are in order.

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4. Unplug Small Devices and Appliances When Not in Use

According to some studies, the average family has at least 50 electrical devices or appliances plugged in at any one time. Of course, very few people unplug their entertainment systems when they leave the house, nor does it make sense to ever unplug the refrigerator. However, we do urge you to unplug things like the toaster and other small kitchen appliances before you leave each day. And never leave a space heater plugged in when you’re not there! Those are notorious for electrical fires! Same goes for electric, heated blankets. Try to get into the unplugging habit now, because those kitchen appliances cause a lot of fires when left plugged in and unattended. Unplug small appliances you use in the bathroom too. Also, you can actually save money on electricity by fully unplugging computers, printers and entertainment systems from the wall when you’re not at home because even in the “off” position, those things till suck power from the system and add up on your electrical bill.

5. Retire Older Appliances

We know, you like to squeeze every last moment of use out of any appliance you have, because they can be expensive! But these older, malfunctioning appliances can be some of the worst electrical-fire starters! So, if any of your appliances show the following signs of wear, dispose of them safely and get a newer, safer model ASAP:

Frayed electrical cords

Using it causes lights to flicker in the room, or to turn them off (we’re looking at you, old microwaves…)

Sparks when turning on

Excessive heat coming from the device

These are signs of an electrical fire disaster just waiting to happen, so don’t ignore them!

6. Limit the Use of Space Heaters

One of the leading causes of electrical fires is prolonged use of electric space heaters. We recommend that people limit the use of space heaters by only using them when the room is occupied. We also recommend running them at 1/2 power instead of full power. A space heater at 1/2 power will keep a room just as warm as full power, but without the risk of damage to the outlets or overloading the circuit.

7. Schedule a Regular Electrical Safety Inspection

In addition to these 5 things that you can go around your house and do right now (make it a family activity so everyone knows these safety tips), schedule a regular electrical safety and electrical building code inspection with your Northern Virginia electricians. If you have any concerns or questions, we can help you decide how to solve problems listed above, and we can also check your electrical panel, wiring and other areas that would not be safe for you to check on your own. Electrical safety inspections provide great peace of mind for you and your family, and add a little extra incentive to buyers if you’re trying to sell your home as well.

The Root Electric Team is obsessive about safety for our clients! If you have any concerns about the electricity in your home, please contact us immediately and we can help you! (703) 494-3989.

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6. Limit the Use of Space Heaters

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