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How Much Does it Cost to Install an Electric Vehicle Charger?
With the electric vehicle (EV) industry now becoming more mainstream, lines of professional service work are seizing the opportunity to support this industry which undoubtedly will continue to grow in the coming years.
Why Insurance Companies Don’t Like Aluminum Wiring in Houses
Why do insurance companies require the replacement of aluminum wiring in houses and condos? The answer is simple: it’s a safety hazard. This old style wire tends to deteriorate over time at its connections, thus causing overheating and other fire hazard issues. Aluminum wiring was popularly used in the 1960s and tends to loosen its connection over time as well, thus making it 55 times more likely to reach “fire hazard conditions” as opposed to copper which is the standard wire we use today.
Paying it Forward: Gulfstar Electric Gives Back
At Gulfstar, we take pride in being able to lend a hand and give back to our local community wherever we can. In recent months we were proud to donate our time and resources to the Community Learning Center renovations project in Clearwater, FL. The CLC is a...
Why Do an Electrical Panel Upgrade in Your Home?
A customer recently called Gulfstar wanting to do an electrical panel upgrade to replace his old fused panel with new, updated equipment using modern circuit breakers - in other words, a switch from the old, screw-in fuses to the new, flip-style, resettable circuit...
Gulfstar Electric Clearwater Preferred Contractors List
Over the years, we've worked with many different companies and individuals in the field of construction. Whether you're painting your house, installing new plumbing or a whole new kitchen, these Clearwater, FL contractors come highly recommended by their own clients,...
5 Money-Saving Electrical Tips for Homeowners
Having electrical issues in your home? In our experience with customers, there are often simple troubleshooting steps you as the "do-it-yourselfer" can take yourself to solve common household problems. Save yourself a little money and inconvenience--check out these...