Light It Up Electric Blog

Need a plug high on the wall or above the fire place for the new flat panel TV?

Posted By: Natasha Guernsey on February 2, 2013

Installing a plasma or LDC TV over the fireplace in the living room is becoming a popular and attractive way to display your new television set. It is also a great installation option that can easily integrate your new flat-panel TV with the rest of the room decor.

Thanks to their ever slimming design, flat-panel plasma’s & LDC television sets can be easily integrated with the rest of your room décor, weather it be traditional or contemporary. This is probably one of the biggest advantageous of a flat-panel TVs.

At the same time, general living room configurations often put the fireplace as the central focal point of the room, when in reality, the center of attraction in home entertainment is that BIG screen television. 

But if you don’t have a fire place or would rather have that new plasma or LCD TV mounted above an entertainment counsel or outside under the arbor we can do that as well.

Mounting a flat-screen TV on the wall clears up floor space, becomes part of the décor and provides a good viewing area. With the price of flat-screen wall-mounted TVs now in the affordable range, they are becoming increasing more popularity. To complete the custom look, hide the wires from the TV so the screen becomes another frame on the wall.

Recessed TV Outlet / Plug -

An affordable in-wall power solution for wall mounted HDTV flat screen plasma and LCD TVs.  Dual Recessed Power Outlet that mounts behind the flat panel TV with a recessed design that keeps plugs from sticking out from the wall and giving your TV that unwanted angle or tilt.  This outlet comes standard on all TV outlets installed by Light It Up Electric.

Electrical Wiring for New Computers and Other Electronic Devices

Posted By: Natasha Guernsey on January 1, 2012

Homeowners who received new appliances or electronic devices for Christmas may be nearing the point of frustration by now. Although almost every box assures the consumer that installation will be easy, most people discover that this is just not true for the untrained novice.

If electrical wiring for new residential or commercial computers or other electronic devices are giving you trouble, it may be time to call in an expert.

Light It Up Electric can provide insured and licensed technicians to get your new Christmas gifts up and running properly. If this requires the installation of new dedicated circuits, our electricians are fully capable of providing them.

We can assist with flat panel TV plugs and mounting, and we can also complete a spa hook up or troubleshoot a hot tub hook up. Our master electrician can even help with the installation of appropriate pool table lighting. Whether you need a new treadmill circuit installed or a tanning bed plug moved to a new location, we will get it done in a timely manner.

Sometimes adding a new appliance to a house can cause an additional load on an older switch box. If you are having trouble with flickering lights or a breaker tripping since Christmas, it may be time to call for a trouble shooting visit.

Our company has a presence on the web at www.LightItUpElectric.net, and we can also be found on Twitter and Facebook. Instead of battling electrical problems on your own, let our company deal with any frustrating issues for you.

Light It Up Electric is highly experienced in commercial and residential electrical service and repair. We proudly serve Frisco, Allen, McKinney and the surrounding area. As a member of the Better Business Bureau, we treat our customers as if they were members of our own family, and family safety is one of the most important parts of our business.

It’s Time to Address Electrical Safety Issues in Your Home

Posted By: Natasha Guernsey on January 1, 2012

This is the perfect time of the year for homeowners to consider home safety issues. The weather in the past few years has been particularly stormy, and many homeowners have found that having a whole house surge suppressor installed has been well worth the money. Other homeowners are ensuring their family’s safety by having licensed and insured technicians do a breaker box upgrade to prevent the possibility of overloading the current box with the addition of new electrical appliances.

Local residents are also finding that this is a great time to have new smoke detectors installed in strategic places in their homes. Smoke alarms save lives, and smoke alarm battery replacement is vital. Our master electrician can ensure that your home has an adequate warning system to prevent your family from being trapped in a fire.

Another service that might interest Frisco residents is an electrical troubleshooting visit. An electrical technician can check the wiring, circuits, plugs and outlets of your home for potential problems, especially if you have noticed a breaker tripping frequently. Sometimes small animals or older wiring can cause dangerous situations to arise, and troubleshooting can identify the problem before any major damage is done.

Light It Up Electric is highly experienced in commercial and residential electrical service and repair. We proudly serve Frisco, Allen, McKinney and the surrounding area. As a member of the Better Business Bureau, we treat our customers as if they were members of our own family, and family safety is one of the most important parts of our business.

Little Elm & Frisco Electricians…Best in town!

Posted By: Natasha Guernsey on October 10, 2011

Families in Frisco and Little Elm certainly have a wide choice of electricians! Open up the phone book and you’ll see page after page of individuals and businesses that insist they are THE BEST choice. However, deciding who make the repairs or updates to your home is not a choice to be made blindly. Here are some things to consider when deciding on an electrician.

1) The depth and breadth of their experience.
Light It Up Electric is owned by a Master Electrician with over ten years experience in the North Dallas area, including several homes and businesses in Frisco and Little Elm. Our Master Electrician has completed indoor electrical work including media room lighting, kitchen lighting, custom lighting, wall lighting, and even having coax cable installed. We can also help make your home or business safer with GFI outlets, whole house surge suppressors, and generator installation. Outside the home, we can make your home more enjoyable with outdoor kitchen electrical or hot tub hook up, and safer with security lighting and landscape lighting. For our business customers, we can install track lighting or canister lighting in your business, and perform electrical repair as necessary.

2) The integrity of the business.
Light It Up Electric is pleased to offer references of past work completed upon request. We are licensed and insured, and have an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau. You can read some of our testimonials here on this website. We offer a free estimate for all work to be performed so there are never any unpleasant surprises.

If you would like to hear more, send us an email at LightItUpElect@aol.com or a message on Facebook. We will be glad to discuss what we can do for your electrical needs!

Plano / Allen Electricial Inspection

Posted By: Natasha Guernsey on August 8, 2011

Light It Up Electric cares about the safety of our customers in the Plano and Allen areas, and our desire is to keep the electrical components in their homes and businesses in excellent working order. Our insured and licensed servicemen are well-versed in all electrical codes, and our company will be happy to send a master electrician to check for any electrical problems. A thorough inspection of all plugs, outlets, breakers, and switches may result in preventing a future electrical disaster. This type of trouble shooting may be especially cost effective for our commercial customers.

It is especially important for breaker problems to be corrected as soon as possible. A breaker tripping may signal a major electrical problem so residential and commercial customers should both be wary if this is occurring on a regular basis. If a breaker box upgrade is needed, the technicians at Light It Up Electric are equipped to do the work in the shortest time possible. Dedicated circuits and plugs are also vitally important, and Plano and Allen homeowners should keep theirs checked for proper functioning in order to prevent electrical overloads.

Home electrical wiring can be compromised by aging, animals, or weather, so owners in Plano and Allen should consider periodic inspections to protect their families. Contact Light It Up Electric today by sending us an email at Lightitupelect@aol.com.