Homeowners and business owners alike often ask whether an electrical safety inspection is necessary.  According to our licensed electrician, if you want to help protect your home and/or business from electrical fires or other issues, then you should have a professional electrical safety inspection conducted annually.  Let’s take a look at some benefits of having…

Back-up generators require routine maintenance to ensure they remain in proper working condition.  Top Flight Electric is one of Polk county’s certified Generac dealers.  Our licensed electrician has undergone extensive training to become exceptionally qualified to install and service these reliable back-up generators.  We also conduct a pre-installation electrical safety inspection to identify any existing…

Circuit breaker trips occur for many reasons.  While an occasional trip is common, a circuit breaker that continues to have problems should be examined by a licensed electrician.  Below are some common reasons why your circuit may trip. Short Circuit Short circuits often occur at an outlet, switch or fixture.  It is important to identify…

Outdoor lighting is popular, especially in Florida where the weather is ideal all year. When we conduct an electrical safety inspection of your home or business, we will examine your outdoor lighting to make sure it is properly installed and powered. Outdoor lighting – including lanterns, post lights, spotlights, floodlights, path lighting and landscape lighting…

It’s inevitable, there will likely times when your lights go out for one reason or another. If this happens, don’t fret.  While there are instances when you will need to call a licensed electrician, there are steps you can take that may resolve the problem. Let’s take a look: Determine if the Problem is Isolated…

We are continuing our series on preventing electrical fires in your home.  As we mentioned in our previous article, more than 51,000 homes fall victim to electrical fires each year.  Let’s look at some additional ways you can help keep your home safe: Beware of Space Heaters Space heaters are a leading cause of electrical…

(part one) We are beginning a series of articles on preventing electrical fires. According to the Electrical Safety Foundation International, more than 51,000 home fires are caused by electrical issues.  As a certified electrician, Top Flight Electric feels it is important to educate our customers and community on ways to prevent these damaging fires that…

There are many companies that will service a Generac generator.  However, choosing a licensed electrician who is an authorized Generac provider ensures you will receive the experience and quality of service expected of Generac dealers.  In fact, Generac dealers are required to have their certified electrician take ongoing training to ensure they have the appropriate…

Labeling your electrical panel is a tedious but necessary task that can save you precious time if you ever need to turn off a circuit breaker and/or a circuit trips or becomes overloaded. If you live in a new construction home, chances are the electrical panel is not pre-labeled or has temporary labels.  If you…

Loss of electricity paralyzes a business.  Whether it occurs as a result of a storm/hurricane or a widespread municipal outage, a back-up generator can keep your business operating when the power is out. Top Flight Electric is one of the areas certified Generac dealers serving Winter Haven, Lakeland, Eagle Lake and all of Polk County. …