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Category Archives: Electrical

What’s New in Smart Home Devices

Smart devices are a great way to reduce energy costs, increase efficiency, and allow you to manage your home even when you are not there. This can come in handy, especially during summer vacations, when you don’t want to worry about if you left the garage door open or if the AC is using up… Continue Reading

Heat Pump Problems

Heat Pump Problems

Many Florida homes have a heating system that utilize heat pumps to efficiently maintain comfortable temperatures all year long. But if your heat pump becomes more hassle than helpful, Wentzel’s is here to help!  Like any appliance, heat pumps need maintenance and occasional repair. If you notice that yours is no longer doing its job,… Continue Reading

Electrical Storm Safety

Electrical Storm Safety

Harsh summer storms can intensify electrical hazards in and around your home. Stay safe before, during, and after the storm with these tips Before the Storm: Go inside! A home or building is the safest place, but if that is not available, a car with all the windows closed will keep you safe. If you… Continue Reading

What to do When Lightning Strikes

What to do When Lightning Strikes

Spring is Here. Soon torrential rains will visit us almost daily in Sarasota. Florida is the nation’s leader in lightning strikes, so make sure both you and your home are safe before the storms begin. Wentzel’s can help protect your whole home from power surges by adding surge protection to the main panel. This protection… Continue Reading

History of Residential Electricity – Part 3

History of Residential Electricity – Part 3

With the 1950s came the Korean War and with the war effort came a lack of copper ad steel supplies. This quickly took its toll in the electrical industry as it impacted production of electrical conduit and lighting fixtures. To add to dwindling materials, the war and the memories of the era of uncertainty Americans… Continue Reading

A History of Residential Electricity- Part 2

A History of Residential Electricity- Part 2

The twentieth century is known as the golden age of electricity as it brought rapid technological advancements in the field. Edison continued to make improvements to the lightbulb, but the impacts went far beyond replacing oil lamps. Electricity being brought into the home allowed people to bring new technology into their lives. The era birthed… Continue Reading

A History of Residential Electricity – Part 1

A History of Residential Electricity – Part 1

As with many things, a powered home was started as a luxury available to the wealthiest residents. The first house to be powered was J.P. Morgan’s and required his personal lighting engineer. Morgan hired Thomas Edison to build a generator which powered the 400 light bulbs in his home. The two launch a business partnership… Continue Reading

Tips for Hanging Holiday Lights without Overwhelming your System

Tips for Hanging Holiday Lights without Overwhelming your System

Spread out the lights on different electrical outlets One of the easiest ways to avoid overloading your system is to spread your lights into different outlets and different circuits. The more power being drawn from a single spot, the more strain it can put on the system. Even if you have the outlet space, remember… Continue Reading

The History of Heating

The History of Heating

The history of heating technically began with man discovering fire, but thankfully significant advancements have been made since the time of Prometheus. People created open hearths and fire places to warm their homes. Greeks in Ancient Rome developed a system of centralized heating by circulating the heat produced by fire through flues in the ground.… Continue Reading

What’s Hot in Today’s Heating Systems

What’s Hot in Today’s Heating Systems

Wentzel’s knows that keeping a home warm goes beyond your home’s heating system. New innovations have brought heating luxuries into the homes of many. Tankless Water Heaters Want to heat your water in a fraction of the time? It may be time to upgrade to a tankless water heater. This former rarity is now a… Continue Reading

A Brief History of Air Conditioning

A Brief History of Air Conditioning

In the mid-1800s, Floridian physician John Goorie was faced with an overwhelming Yellow Fever outbreak. In an effort to treat his patients of what he said was “bad air” he determined to cool the sickrooms and reduce the fever. He created a device that suspended an ice filled basin from the ceiling. The cool air… Continue Reading

What’s Trending in Electrical

What’s Trending in Electrical

Wentzel’s prides itself on keeping our clients informed on up-and-coming trends and potential long-term investments in all the services we provide.  Electric Vehicle In-Home Charging All signs point to a spike in EV chargers to accompany the growth in sales of electric vehicles. The number of electric cars on the road is expected to quadruple… Continue Reading

Upgrading your Electrical for Your Upgrades

Upgrading your Electrical for Your Upgrades

Over the last few years, you may have upgraded your tech- a smart TV, new sound system, or maybe even a projector. You may have even upgraded your wi-fi to accommodate these new devices. However, you may also need to upgrade your home wiring as well.  In order to keep all theses systems running smoothly,… Continue Reading

Breaker Box Breakdown

Breaker Box Breakdown

Familiarizing yourself with the basic parts and functions of your breaker box is an important step in protecting your home. The more you know, the better equipped you will be to deal with a problem if it occurs in the future. Accessible Parts of an Electrical Panel Unless you are an electrician these are the… Continue Reading

How to Make Your Remodel or Addition go Smoothly

How to Make Your Remodel or Addition go Smoothly

Taking on a remodel or addition can be overwhelming, especially when unexpected challenges arise. To ensure your project goes smoothly, hire a licensed electrician to oversee and conduct all electrical work. Hiring an experienced electrician at the beginning of a major project can save a lot of headache later on. Licensed electricians utilize their expertise… Continue Reading

Holiday Electrical Safety Tips

Holiday Electrical Safety Tips

As the holidays draw near, many people will begin bringing out their Christmas lights and icicles hidden in storage units to hang them up in celebration of the holidays. Perhaps you are this year’s host of the annual dinner or having a Christmas sleepover with the entire family. Remember, no matter what celebrations you will… Continue Reading

7 Halloween Tricks That Will Give You Goosebumps

7 Halloween Tricks That Will Give You Goosebumps

It won’t be long before you are greeted by ghosts and goblins shouting, “Trick or Treat” in your neighborhood! Halloween is a night filled with costumes, spooky thrills and, of course, fun and no one wants their Happy Halloween to be marred by an accident. Everything from Jack O’ Lantern candles to poorly run electrical… Continue Reading

Your Home as an Integrated System

Your Home as an Integrated System

It’s common to think of your home as just an independent structure, placed on a beautiful lot; however, your home is an interactive, multi-component system. Each component influences the performance of the entire system. Good insulation and air sealing can help your home become more energy efficient. With that comes the homes ventilation system which… Continue Reading

When Should I Hire An Electrician?

When Should I Hire An Electrician?

Many homeowners like to work on DIY projects in their home. You save money; it is more flexible, and you get to show off your handy work. Some projects require professional assistance, and can even be dangerous if you attempt them yourself. This applies especially to electrical work, even the most experienced DIY electrician should… Continue Reading