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F.A.Q.

At Gardner Electrical, we want you to be fully knowledgeable of your electrical services and equipment. This page has been designed to answer many of the questions you may have. If you have any further questions or we can assist you in any way, please contact us at 972-932-3953 or toll free at 1-866-747-1948.

What is a kilowatt-hour?

A kilowatt-hour (kwh) is a unit of electrical energy equal to the energy delivered by the flow of one kilowatt (1,000 watts) of electrical power for one hour. For example, a 100 watt bulb burning for 10 hours will use one kilowatt-hour of energy.

How do I know how much electricity I use?

The amount of electricity you use is measured by your meter. Meters are read at regular monthly intervals by a meter reader from your electricity provider.

Can I track my electrical usage between meter reads?

You can read your own meter if you wish. Your meter has five dials. Three of the hand dials turn clockwise and two turn counterclockwise. When the dial hand points between two numbers, write down the lower of the two numbers.
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Will my electric hot water heater use electricity when I'm not home?

If you have an electric hot water heater, it will use less electricity than if you were home using hot water. If an electric water heater is left energized during your vacation it will continue to maintain the tank temperature, even if you're not using hot water. Heat is lost through the insulation and copper pipes that come out the top. A natural convection of heated water flows up the pipes, cools and returns to the water heater to be re-heated.

Will my furnace use less electricity when I'm not home if I set the thermostat lower?

If the temperature drops while you are away, your furnace or electric heater will run longer to maintain the preset temperature. Many people forget that energized lights and appliances add heat to their homes. Your furnace or electric heater will run longer if these lights and appliances are on while you are not home.

Can I eliminate electricity usage if my house is vacant?

If you use absolutely no electricity while you are away, then you must first turn off the circuit breaker. But remember, when you do this the automatic appliances and lighting will stop. Your refrigerator and freezer will defrost, your water heater will not have hot water ready for use upon your return, and your home will be very cold when you come home. You should also keep in mind that when you return home from vacation, typically you will have numerous loads of laundry which if the power has been turned off, then the water heater will have to work that much harder to restore heat.
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Can I install an emergency generator myself?

According to the National Electric Code (NEC), Article 700-6 and Article 230-83 a "double-pole, double-throw transfer switch can be installed for the use of an in-home emergency generator. It is also strongly suggested that the transfer switch be installed by only a licensed electrician and is in compliance with all electrical safety codes as established by the NEC.

What can I do to reduce my lighting costs?

You can reduce your lighting costs in a number of ways.
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 Use only the amount of light you actually need. Leaving lights, televisions and other electronics on is wasting energy and a waste of valuable dollars.
Compact fluorescent lights and 3-way incandescent bulbs also use less energy and save on energy costs.

Will replacing my old refrigerator with a new one save on my energy bills?

Absolutely! A 20-year old refrigerator will cost between $15-$18 per month to operate. A new refrigerator of the same size will cost approximately $7 per month in electricity.
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What is the most efficient lighting source available?

The most efficient lighting sources available today are high intensity discharge (HID) and low pressure sodium (LPS) lamps. HID and LPS lamps produce the most light per watt of any light source. They create up to 1/3 less heat and last up to 24 times longer than incandescence. Most parking lots and shopping centers use HID lamps, since they are especially useful for outdoor security lighting.

I live in the Kaufman County area. Do you service my area?

Absolutely! Gardner Electrical is happy to provide electrical repairs and upgrades to both residential and commercial customers in Kaufman County and the Dallas County area including the cities of Abner, Addison, Allen, Athens, Becker, Cedar Hill, Combine, Cottonwood, Crandall, Dallas, Elmo, Forney, Garland, Gastonia, Grays Prairie, Hebron, Hickory Creek, Highland Park, Highland Village, Hiram, Jiba, Kaufman, Kemp, Lake Dallas, Lancaster, Lavon, Lewisville, Lively, Mabank, Mesquite, Oak Grove, Oak Ridge, Ola, Parker, Peeltown, Plano, Post Oak, Bend City, Prairieville, Richardson, Rockwall, Rosser, Rowlett, Sachse, Scurry, Seagoville, Styx, Sunnyvale, Talty, Terrell, Tolosa, University Park, Warsaw, and Wylie.
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We hope this page has answered some of the questions you may have. If you have any further questions, or we can be of any assistance, please feel free to call Gardner Electrical at 972-932-3953 or toll free at
1-866-747-1948. For your convenience you may also request services from this site.

We would like to thank you for your interest in Gardner Electrical.
We look forward to serving you in the near future!
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