Dodge Electric

Bright Tips For Installing Light Fixtures In Your Home

Mike Storer — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 01:11:45 +0000

One way to dramatically impact the feeling of a room in your home is to change the lighting. A simple change in indoor lighting fixtures has a dramatic result in the look of a room. Lighting concerns aren’t usually at the top of the list when it comes to design considerations for a home. In most cases, homeowners tend to under budget for indoor lighting fixtures and lights.

Easy tricks with indoor lighting installation can make a huge difference in a room. There are really three types of lighting in a home or business. The way a room is to be used is the primary factor for deciding on the amount of light for a space. In the kitchen or an office area, more light for tasks is required than say a bedroom area or living space might need. The type of lighting fixture utilized can have a very dramatic effect on any indoor environment. Here are some tips you can use to help improve the look of your home or business space.

Indoor Lighting Fixture Tips:.

A floor lamp placed in just the right position with a low voltage bulb can help brighten dark corner areas.
Consider the color. Halogen lights are suitable for day and night in a house. They generate light that looks more natural. Incandescent lighting can look great in the evenings but not so great in the daytime.
Use glass or a shade of some kind to help diffuse light from wall sconces.
To create a feeling of candlelight and create a warm quality, several light bulbs now are available with an amber filament. These are great for use in a floor lamp near a couch or chair because you aren’t blinded by the light when you look up at it and they don’t tend to generate any glare.
One way to accent artwork or furniture is to install recessed lighting. Recessed lighting can be used to enhance decorative elements or create atmospheric effects in a room.can improve almost any design, accentuating key aspects like art and furniture. These are very useful to add as decorative and atmospheric elements and generally improve any room.
For beautifying the exterior of your home or business, under lighting organic elements like bushes, trees and landscaping components. You can even point lights on exterior plants that help to light the interior of your space. This tip can create a unique lighting effect inside.
Using frosted white light bulbs in a restroom can help to limit the amount of glare. In bathrooms, try not to use lighting fixtures that have exposed light bulbs.

Proper indoor lighting installation can make small spaces appear larger. It can enhance the beauty of any space and help to bring out elements of a room that you want to showcase. Dodge Electric specializes in all aspect of interior lighting installation and design. Whether you have an existing room to remodel or a new construction project to light, call us for a free consultation regarding your indoor lighting installation. Understanding what options are available and which options make the most sense will help you enjoy your space even more. Call us at 480-926-1033.

Lower My Electric Bill: The Watts Now ESD

Mike Storer — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 17:10:16 +0000

What if you could consistently lower your Phoenix electric bill month after month. Think of the money saved and how that money could be put to use instead of spending it powering your home.

Well now there’s a way you can slash your power costs by installing a Watts Now ESD. What’s that you ask?

The Watts Now ESD saves you money right away. The ESD in the name stands for energy saving device. In an environmentally friendly way, the Watts Now ESD reduces electricity demand from the power company. In some cases, up to 25% less energy is required; substantially reducing your electric bills. Often the cost of the equipment installation is recouped in a short span of time.

Besides providing surge protection for your home or business, it helps appliances run smoother and cooler. The unit carries a 5 years warranty and installs quickly and easily. Call us today to start saving money on your electric bills tomorrow. We’ll come out to assess you current power demands and educate you on how a Watts Now ESD can work with your home or business. 480-926-1033

Ceiling Fans Save You Money

Mike Storer — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 20:31:03 +0000

In Arizona, a ceiling fan is pretty common given the temperatures in the summer. But did you know installing a ceiling fan in Phoenix doesn’t just keep you cool in the summer, it can help lower your heating costs in the winter too.

Ceiling Fan Installation Serves Many Purposes

You know that little switch on your ceiling fan that reverses the direction of the fan? Well as cooler temperatures approach, it’s time to flip the switch and turn that fan that’s kept you cool all summer into a fan that will warm you all winter.

As warm air rises, a ceiling fan rotating properly helps to circulate the warm back down to the floor thereby increasing the temperature of the room. An increase in room temperature means you can dial your thermostat down a little and save money.

Phoenix Ceiling Fan Installer Here To Serve

If the ceiling fans in your Phoenix area home or business are outdated or not working, we need to hear from you. Installing ceiling fans in Phoenix to circulate the air and keep you comfortable begins with a quick phone call. We’re your Phoenix ceiling fan installation expert. We can install a fan you’ve purchased or we can provide you with a ceiling fan to suit your taste and decor…there are so many options! Call today for a ceiling fan installation or replacement estimate today. 480-926-1033.