Part Two We are continuing our series on tasks that should be performed by a licensed electrician.  While it may be tempting to perform DIY electrical work around your home and/or office, a certified electrician can handle the job safely and efficiently. Improper wiring, frayed wires and other issues can present serious hazards.  A residential…

Part One Homeowners and business owners alike can be tempted to perform tasks that should be handled by a licensed electrician.  Some require a certified electrician for code and permitting purposes.  Others should be performed by a licensed electrician simply for safety reasons. Our next series of articles will cover tasks that should be performed…

If you have been considering a whole home backup generator, now is the time to act.  As one of the preferred certified Generac dealers in Florida, Top Flight Electric can provide you with the value, installation and service to ensure the job is done right.  Our licensed electrician has undergone extensive training on these systems…

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…