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summer power outage

What to Do if Your Power Goes Out This Summer

No one expects their power to go out. However, a power outage can happen at any time — and it can be more than an inconvenience if you aren’t prepared. We rely on electricity for many services in our day-to-day lives, so a lot of problems can arise when it’s no longer working. This fact is felt more in the summer months when there’s hot weather, as it becomes much more challenging to stay comfortable when we can’t use electricity to keep cool.

Thankfully, there are things you can do to ensure your family stays safe during a power outage in the summer. Taking the right steps to protect yourself and prepare your home now can save you time, money, and stress later down the line. To learn more about what to do when the power goes out during the summertime, follow these seven helpful tips.

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COVID-19 Update from A-1 Electric

As COVID-19 continues to spread, our team at A-1 Electric has an important update regarding our services and safety precautions at this time. 

Availability of Services

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused most Philadelphia businesses to shut down, apart from those that are deemed essential to the safety and well-being of local residents. We are happy to announce that A-1 Electric is a state-designated essential provider. As a certified Commonwealth Inspection Agency and High Voltage Service provider, we provide life-sustaining electrical services to local homeowners, tenants, and essential businesses. 

A-1 Electric is authorized by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, as well as other municipalities to continue our operations on an “as-needed” basis. Until the Governor’s office lifts the shutdown order, our services are limited to residential emergencies and pressing government projects. 

What is considered a residential electrical emergency? Any electrical situation that compromises the safety of the occupants. This includes, but is not limited to, power outages, electrical fires, broken electrical switches, a failing electrical system, etc. What we are not permitted to work on are unnecessary projects, such as home renovations, regular inspections, construction jobs, and more.  Continue reading