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ElectricMasters is the go-to electrician in Cincinnati for a variety of reasons. To name a few, we are licensed and experienced, we have a solid reputation, and we don’t charge our clients an arm and a leg either. While we are pleased to be able to help so many home and business owners throughout Cincinnati, we remain aware that a good number of people in the area elect to either “DIY” electrical work or hire a neighborhood “handyman” to try...

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View of Earth's lights from Space

It’s March of 2020. For people reading this in March of 2020, you already know what that means. For any folks who may have digitally unearthed this article months or years from now, we’ll clue you in — Coronavirus, the unprecedented, microscopic scourge of the earth, is sweeping across the globe as we write to our dear readers here in Cincinnati.

But whether you are in Cincinnati, another part of the United States, or elsewhere on the...

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Lightning

electricity! Seeing as how it’s in our name, ElectricMasters, we thought we might take the opportunity to dispense a bit of industry knowledge for our readers.

As Cincinnati’s top electricians, most of our time is taken up by handling the commercial and residential needs in our service area, which extends into Northern Kentucky, we’d like to add. However, any time we get the chance to pound out a blog about “DIYing” some electrical...

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Bridge

It’s been a little while since we’ve had the opportunity to blog here at ElectricMasters, your go-to licensed electrician in Cincinnati. In fact, it’s been since the middle of the summer. In those summer blogs, we highlighted the full range of electrical services we offer in Cincinnati and beyond, why HVAC maintenance plans make so much sense, and even a more basic question — why should you hire an electrician in the first place?

We’d...

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Electricians Working

Let’s cut to the chase, shall we? If you choose Electric Masters, the best electrician in Cincinnati, just mention this website and/or blog and you will receive a discounted $59 service call.

Is that all the convincing it took? Great!

Ah, some of you want more — understandable. In that case, read on, because not only are we the best electricians in Cincinnati, but we are also the best electricians that blog. Why would we care...

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Electric Meters

Whether you live on the Kentucky side or the Ohio side of the Tri-State border, Electric Masters is the licensed electrician with the experience you need to get the job done. But what is the job in the first place?

Excellent question! We aren’t sure what kind of electrical services you need. They might be residential or commercial in nature. They might have to do with a new construction project. It might even be an emergency issue that...

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Lines of Light

We are back with another blog about all things electricity and electrician-related! Over the past several months, we’ve been focusing most of our energy on discussing HVAC repair, maintenance, installation, and other related subjects.

But, after all, our name is ElectricMasters, so we feel the need to get back to our bread-and-butter service. That said, today’s blog is all about offering up some interesting, random,...

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Electric Masters

In our last post, we took the opportunity to share a few tips regarding what folks should look for when looking for an electrician — in Cincinnati and beyond. To be fair, however, you don’t have to live in Cincinnati to find a few practical guidelines in that post. No matter what part of the country you live in, we think you’ll find our tips helpful!

And as an aside, Although we are based out of Cincinnati and the majority of our...

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Man Holding Lightbulb

Whether you are in-market for residential electrical service, commercial electrical work, or a local electrician who is experienced in new construction projects, we’ve got you covered at Electric Masters, Cincinnati’s Top Rated Local® electrician!

Now that you know which electrician in Cincinnati you should choose, you can stop reading the remainder of the blog so that you can give us a call and get your electric repair or installation...

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Men In A Meeting

It’s no secret that a business’ online reputation is of chief importance to the modern-day consumer. Whether we are talking about finding a quality electrician in Cincinnati or shopping online for tech gadget gifts for holiday gifts, you want to make sure that the provider you choose is reliable and trustworthy. Luckily, we have numerous review platforms where we can find this kind of information. Urbanspoon, Yelp,...

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Space Heaters Dos and Don'ts

With the temperatures dropping, it’s the perfect time to go over the dos and don’ts of using space heaters in your home.

November is upon us, and although the first official day of winter is still more than a month away, the temperature has already started falling. When it’s cold out, nothing is cozier or more comforting than cuddling up next to your space heater, but it’s important to know the dos and don’ts of using a space heater in...

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Does Your Home Need New Outlets?

You rely on your electrical outlets each and every day, but sooner or later, they will need to be replaced or you may need additional ones installed.

Contrary to popular belief, electrical outlets don’t last forever. In order to prevent electrical fires and shocks, it’s important to know when to invest in new electrical outlets. At ElectricMasters, we know that the average homeowner probably never gives a second thought to their...

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Halloween Safety Tips

Enjoy a fun, safe Halloween with electrical safety tips from our experienced electrician in Cincinnati.

Fog machines, decorative lights, black lights, strobe lights and animatronics all add to the spookiness on Halloween night, but all of these electrically-powered decorations can also lead to danger if you aren’t careful. Here at ElectricMasters, our electrician in Cincinnati is dedicated to helping you enjoy a spooky and safe...

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First Aid For Electrical Shock

An electrical shock can be a life-threatening situation, and it’s important to know what to do if one occurs.

Electrical shocks are some of the most common electrical emergencies. Luckily, electrical shocks are also easily prevented, and in a previous blog, our electrician in Cincinnati, OH went over the common causes of electrical shock. It’s also important...

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Symptoms Of Electrical Shock

Electrical shocks can be scary, and it's important to know what the symptoms are.

Electrical shocks can be mild and unconcerning, but they can also be life-threatening. However, electrical shocks are also very preventable, and in our last blog, our electrician in Cincinnati went over several of the most common causes of electrical shocks. Understanding the symptoms...

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Causes Of Shock

Electrical shocks can be deadly, and to prevent them, you need to first understand what can cause them.

Did you know that electrical shocks are some of the most common electrical emergencies? Electrical shocks are all too common, and while they can be minor, they can also be deadly. As a homeowner, it’s important to take steps to prevent your family from getting electrical shocks, but in order to do that, you first need to know what...

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Yellow Smoke Detector

There’s nothing more frustrating than intermittent beeping coming from your smoke detector!

When your smoke detector randomly beeps, it can make you want to pull your hair out. Unfortunately, you can’t simply turn the beeping off or pull the smoke detector off of the wall because it is an essential safety measure. The good news is that you don’t have to deal with a beeping smoke detector on your own, because our electrician in...

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Smoke Detector

Have you noticed that your smoke detector randomly beeps?

From a safety standpoint, your smoke detectors are the most important things in your home. Fire fatalities are all too common, but by simply having a smoke detector, you are greatly reducing your risk for fire-related deaths. However, no matter how beneficial smoke detectors are, if they beep intermittently, they can be a major annoyance. Before your rip your smoke detector off...

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Time To Rewire Your Home

Your electrical wiring won’t last forever, and eventually, your home will need to be rewired.

You rely on your electrical wiring each and evewirery day. Whether it’s for catching up on the evening news or warming up your leftovers, you need electrical wiring that is dependable and safe. Unfortunately, electrical wiring can get damaged or just outdated, and eventually, it will need to be replaced. In our last...

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Lightbulb Electric Masters

ou depend on your home’s wiring to deliver your electricity safely, but outdated wiring could be dangerous.

Every time you turn on your toaster, dry your hair or watch your television, you depend on the electrical wiring in your home. Your wiring is designed to deliver electricity efficiently and safely, but if your home’s wiring is damaged or old, you are at risk for electrical fires and other issues. According to Electrical Safety...

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Lightbulb Electric Masters

At ElectricMasters, we believe that every homeowner should know what to do when a circuit breaker gets tripped.

Tripped circuit breakers are quite common, and most of us have to deal with them at some point or another. When it comes to your electrical system, it’s definitely smart to leave repairs and maintenance up to a professional electrician in Cincinnati, but in most cases, you are safe to address a tripped circuit breaker on your...

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Lightbulb Electric Masters

Circuit breaker trips are incredibly common, but do you know what causes them?

Whether you are renting or buying your home, chances are, you’ve dealt with a tripped circuit or two. Most people think that tripped circuits are always due to overloads, and while overloaded circuits are certainly the most common reason why circuit breakers trip, there are a couple of other possible reasons. If you haven’t already, check out our Cincinnati,...

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Lightbulb Electric Masters

Many homeowners have had to deal with a tripped circuit or two, but do you know what causes them?

We’ve all been there: you are trying to start the washing machine and it just won’t start; you’re about to get to the big reveal in the movie you’re watching and suddenly the power just goes out; you’re making your coffee and toast, when suddenly everything turns off, including the lights. All of these situations are probably the result of...

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Lightbulb Electric Masters

Your circuit breaker is an incredibly important part of your home’s electrical system.

Did you know that, without your circuit breaker, using electricity in your home would be very dangerous? Although our circuit breakers are commonly used by homeowners, many people are unfamiliar with what they do and how they work. At ElectricMasters, we know that knowledge is important for keeping you safe, and that’s why our electrician in...

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Lightbulb Electric Masters

DURING SUMMER THUNDERSTORM SEASON, IT’S IMPORTANT TO UNDERSTAND THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH ELECTRONICS THAT HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO WATER.

Thunderstorms are commonplace in the summer, and if you aren’t careful, excess water could damage your electronics and put you in danger. If you have electronics in the basement, your garage, outside or in any other flood-prone areas in your home, you need to know about the risks of using water exposed...

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