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Have you noticed your home has begun to feel a bit dark and drab? If you are like most people, you may not give much thought to the lighting in your home but selecting the right bulbs for your home will help enhance the atmosphere, reduce your electric costs, and increase productivity. Choosing light bulbs […]

Here at Teague Electric, our top priority is to protect the health of our clients, our employees and their loved ones. Considering recent events surrounding COVID-19 (coronavirus), we wanted to reach out to our clients and customers to reassure you that Teague Electric is closely monitoring the situation and will be responsive to adapt to […]

Today, you can find spas and pools in all shapes and sizes. Most of them require some type of electrical equipment to maintain the water quality, run the pumps, power the lights, and more. Each of these electrical installations must be done in accordance with the electrical code in your location. In most cases, they […]

You know what a light switch is. You have likely used these for most of your life. While this is true, you may be unclear regarding what smart switches are. If that’s the case, you are in the right place.

Has the lighting in your home begun to feel a bit old-school? If so, it may be time for a lighting upgrade. But, where do you start?

As a generally accepted rule, there are two primary reasons you would need to upgrade your electrical system: If the system is unsafe If it’s not large enough for your current electrical demand In either situation, an electrical system upgrade is necessary for your immediate safety and the integrity of your entire electrical system. If […]

Knob-and-tube wiring, often referred to as just K&T, was a standard method used for electrical wiring for buildings. It was used often in North America starting in the 1880s and being eliminated for use with new building projects in the 1940s.

An ungrounded outlet is pretty easy to identify. Just look at the face of the outlet, which is where you would plug something in. On virtually all modern homes, there should be three holes present. Two of them are vertical slits, and there’s a roundish hole beneath the vertical ones. 

It doesn’t matter if you live in an urban, suburban, or rural area, motion detection lighting offers a wide array of benefits. This lighting helps to ensure safety and security by shedding light on vehicles and people close to your home. The lights and fixtures are affordable, and in most cases, installation isn’t very difficult. […]

Regardless of if it is hot or cold outside, you want to make sure the inside of your home remains comfortable. A great way to do this is by purchasing and installing a new, programmable thermostat. In fact, this is one of the best ways to increase comfort while reducing your overall utility costs by […]