Storm Season Tips

Storm Season Tips

With the weather in Florida being so unpredictable, how can you be sure that you are prepared to tackle what Mother Nature dishes out? Follow these simple tips to protect your home, your electrical system and your family from dangerous and frightening conditions.

#1 Have your electrical system checked regularly. With this storm season upon us, it is extremely important that you get in touch with your Marbec electrician and have him look over your circuit breakers, wiring and outlets as part of his regular maintenance. Flaws in your electrical system, be it with breakers, wiring or any other aspect, combined with unpredictable weather, is the recipe for a very, very bad situation.

#2 Use power surge protectors on all your appliances. Did you know that, even a lightning strike that hits miles from storm-season-tipsyour home can affect your appliances? Power surge protectors show up often in storm season tips everywhere, and there’s a reason why. Power surges can be deadly for your appliances and anything else hooked up directly into the outlet, particularly during lightning storms.

#3 Install a built-in surge protector on your circuit panel. This will protect everything hooked to the circuit panel from potentially damaging surges. Even when the power is restored after an outage, it often still does not come on right away; instead, it flickers, which shoots and cuts off electricity randomly to your appliances, ultimately causing damage.

#4 Always keep a weather radio handy. Weather alert radios are an invaluable addition to your home’s severe weather storm-season-tipkit. In case of an emergency, an outage, lightning strike or blackout, you will have access to weather updates, evacuation information (if necessary), and instructions on how to keep your family and home safe in the event of bad weather.

#5 Invest in an indoor generator. Indoor generators are a great way to take a little pressure off of the overloaded power grid during a power surge or blackout. When there’s a blackout, the indoor generator kicks in, keeping a steady flow of electricity going to your home and keeping your appliances from getting damaged. Some generators are solar-powered, which can save you energy, time and money.

Marbec: Helping You Prepare

Severe stormy weather doesn’t have to be scary, inconvenient, dangerous or costly. Following these simple storm season tips can ensure that you and your family are spared the expenses and headaches that come with unpredictable weather in Florida. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you prepare for a stormy season.

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Local-Electrician

Whether you have a scheduled lighting project or an emergency on your hands, there are plenty of situations when it’s appropriate to call in a local electrician. For your safety and sanity use a certified electrician that can provide quality work and can be counted on for years to come.

Installing Tamper-Resistant Outlets
For peace of mind and family safety, have tamper-resistant outlets installed. These have shutters over all openings that must be pressed at the same time to open, such as when inserting a plug. Having this type of devices installed where your children has access to them can prevent a shocking experience —without having to deal with annoying plastic inserts. To ensure correct installation, count on a local electrician from Marbec for the job.

Local-Electrician
Learn what lighting projects around the house call for the skill and experience of a local electrician.

Repairing a Wire Damaged from Drilling a Hole in the Wall
Whether you’re hanging pictures, shelves or a TV mounting bracket—or any other reason you might be drilling into a wall—there’s always the possibility that you’ll hit and damage a wire. This is definitely a fix you want to leave in the capable hands of a certified electrician from Marbec.

To prevent the problem from happening again, use a stud finder and aim for the center of the stud. Before drilling, use a small tipped screw driver to verify you are hitting the stud and not the side. Once you have verified, feel free to drill away.

Upgrading a Ceiling Fan
Many homeowners aren’t familiar with the specific requirements involved in hanging a ceiling fan. First you must have a ceiling fan rated brace and box. You need to also make sure the weighted blades are properly installed to the motor. The motor has specific wiring leads that must be connect to the proper power leads. If there is any question, it’s best to leave this project to a local electrician who has the experience from thousands of installs. The last thing you want, after spending hours on the project, is to have the fan wobble or come crashing to the floor, all electricians will agree, fans looks better on the ceiling.

Re-Doing the Kitchen Lights
Some popular kitchen light upgrades include adding recessed lighting and pendant lights controlled by dimmer switches. Under-cabinet lighting and above cabinet lighting is also an excellent way to indirectly light your kitchen. Your interior lighting project is guaranteed to go smoothly when you trust your home to a licensed local electrician. The upgraded lights add a whole new dimension to your kitchen for everyone to enjoy.

To work with a licensed qualified professional for your next electrical project, please contact a certified electrician at Marbec today. Marbec is a trusted, local electrician.

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At Marbec Electric, our word is our bond.

Sometimes, an electrical emergency can’t wait; sometimes, you need a 24-hour electrician to stop in as soon as possible. Here’s a look at some electrical emergencies that require immediate attention.

Air Conditioning/Heating Stops Working
On sweltering Florida summer afternoons or chilly winter nights, you just can’t wait for regular service hours to have your malfunctioning HVAC system examined. If the air conditioning or heating stops working, it could be an electrical problem, not an A/C or furnace problem.
Before you call a certified electrician, check to see if the breaker is tripped. If the breaker is tripped, go to the thermostat and turn off the heating and cooling unit. After you have turned off the thermostat, go back to the breaker and turn the breaker all the way off before resetting it to the ‘on’ position. If the breaker trips again, call a 24-hour electrician. If it doesn’t trip, turn the thermostat back on. If the breaker trips once the AC is on, you will need to contact an AC repairman.

Power Outage
If the power goes out in your home, the problem could be on your side or with the power provider. A good 24-hour electrician can discuss with you which one is the case. If your entire block loses power, it’s undoubtedly a problem with the provider. If power goes out only in your home, there’s a greater possibility that the problem is on your end. This is where a certified electrician can discuss which specific parts of your home are out and determine if you need an electrician or if you need to call your power provider.

Sparks and Flames
No matter the fire’s cause, your first call should be to the fire department. If an electrical malfunction caused the fire, your second call should be to a 24-hour electrician.

Marbec to the Rescue
You know you can count on Marbec as your certified electrician of choice. We’re always on call 24/7 to help solve electrical problems.

At Marbec Electric, our word is our bond.

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Marbec's Purpose and Core Values

Purpose:

Marbec Enterprises (MarbecElectric.com) exists to provide opportunities for each employee to maximize their personal and professional potential and to allow us to collectively making significant cultural and economic contributions to the communities in which we live and work.

Core Values:

Marbec Enterprises (MarbecElectric.com) upholds a commitment to EXCELLENCE in every endeavor; a commitment built on painstaking attention to detail and persistent communication and reflected in our superior quality of work and unparalleled customer service.

Marbec Enterprises (MarbecElectric.com) strives to provide a TEAM-ORIENTED atmosphere; one that promotes a positive attitude and encourages humble leadership and one that values each employee as an integral part of the Marbec Enterprises (MarbecElectric.com) family.

Doyle Electric embraces absolute INTEGRITY with employees, customers, end-users, consultants and every individual with whom we encounter; we are morally and ethically bound to do the right thing even when the right thing is not the easy, convenient, or profitable thing.

Marbec Enterprises (MarbecElectric.com) maintains a MERITOCRACY; an environment that seeks to reward continual personal and professional self-improvement and requires unfiltered honesty with ourselves and with each other.

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Electrical Services Commercial:

We tackle every project with a team-based approach to deliver projects ahead of schedule and under budget for the owner. The electrical scope of a project is often the largest, most complex component of a project and the efficiency of the electrical installation often determines the success of a project for all stakeholders.

Many of our key employees have been with Marbec Enterprises (MarbecElectric.com) for years, providing continuity, professionalism and a commitment to quality that cannot be matched in Central Florida’s electrical construction industry. We also have long-standing relationships with many architects, engineers, inspectors and project managers and superintendents for general contractors throughout Central Florida. This recipe for success positions us to efficiently perform our work and helps ensure the project’s success for everyone involved.

Tenant Improvements:

Our expert and dedicated hands-on management and attention to detail allow these projects to be installed with minimal disruption to the customer’s normal business operations. Our employees provide a level of professionalism and customer service that is not often found in the construction industry.

Design / Build:

Strong relationships with area engineers give us an avenue to provide cost-effective design and allows our clients to review carefully prepared options prior to making critical decisions.

Service Department:

We worry about your electrical systems so you don’t! Our customers enjoy a sense of comfort and reassurance knowing that our experienced service technicians are just a phone call away. We offer 24/7 repair service and also provide preventative maintenance services for commercial and light industrial customers.

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We are a leading electrical contracting company!

Marbec Enterprises (MarbecElectric.com) is a leading electrical contracting company serving Central Florida. Specializing in commercial, light industrial, tenant improvement and design / build projects, we have built our reputation by providing our clients with unmatched workmanship and customer service and by taking on unique, complex projects that provide cultural and economic significance to the areas in which we live, work, and play.

Our employees, many of whom have been with us for 20+ years, serve as the foundation for our company and provide for a family-type atmosphere that is rare in today’s marketplace. It is our employees that allow Marbec Enterprises (MarbecElectric.com) to be one of the top electrical contractors in Central Florida and they are the key to our future.

Marbec Enterprises (MarbecElectric.com) continues to achieve success by delivering on all projects with quality, value and service, ensuring that your projects are completed on-time and on-budget. Our "Commitment to Excellence" begins as soon as we introduce our services to a client and continues long after the project is completed.

As we continue to evolve and adapt at Marbec Enterprises (MarbecElectric.com), we remain rooted in our dedication to client and employee satisfaction and know that this commitment will position Marbec Enterprises (MarbecElectric.com) as one of Central Florida’s premier electrical contractors for many years to come.

If you require a commercial electrical contractor for your new construction or renovation project, call Marbec Enterprises (MarbecElectric.com) today.

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We are experienced in all types of fast-track design build projects.

At Marbec Enterprises (MarbecElectric.com), we pride ourselves in knowing the capability we have of meeting all types of construction demands and deadlines.

We understand the importance of all field and project management coordination to bring all our construction projects on time and on budget. Our field and office staff continues to bring a personal commitment to providing our customers with solutions, answers, and support for all electrical concerns.

Our background has been in multi-family housing, commercial office space, research and development, clean rooms, high tech fabrications, student housing, restaurants, and all types of tenant improvements, shells and cores, hospital and health care facilities, building renovations, high rise buildings, hotels, government buildings, fire alarm and security system, and tele/data installations.

***Design-Build, Engineering Analysis, and Budget Pricing***

During our partnering of design build projects, we have established strong loyal relationships with the area’s top general contractors, owners, and construction managers and provide complete assistance during the design/development phase of the project. Marbec Electric can assist with project budgeting, value engineering options and constructability recommendations.

We are experienced in all types of fast-track design build projects including tenant improvement, shells, site work, and clean rooms.

Our coordination with construction and project management teams, field staff, utility companies, and estimators solves all the construction requirements for our clients. Learn more at: marbecelectric.com

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