Last week, we laid out the journey your electricity takes to get to you. We followed your electricity across hundreds of miles, across transmission and distribution lines, from the power plant to your neighborhood. We haven't quite finish the journey yet, however. The most important step is yet to come: how all that … [Read more...]
How Does My Electricity Move Through My Home?
Two weeks ago, we started telling the story of LA’s electricity. First, we covered who makes your electricity and where it comes from. Then, we figured out how all that electricity actually gets from where it’s generated all the way to you. Now, we’ve reached the final chapter in the ongoing story of your home’s … [Read more...]
Why Is That Light Bulb Flickering?
A flickering light bulb is the electrical equivalent of a dripping faucet. At first, it doesn’t seem like that big a deal. It’s certainly nothing worth getting upset about! That positive mentality will last about a day. Maybe two. After that, the flickering will start chipping away at your sanity. Next thing you know, … [Read more...]
How to Keep Your Home Electricity Working Great
Just like with anything in life, the more you know about a certain topic, the more capable you are of treating it right. This is especially true for your home’s electrical fixtures. Making sure electrical devices are working right means knowing how they work, how to keep them safe, and when it’s time to call a … [Read more...]
