Electrical Articles

5 Reasons to Upgrade Your Electrical Panel

August 30, 2024
5 Reasons to Upgrade Your Electrical Panel. Photo of an electrical panel.

Are you ready to join the electrification movement?

Your Washington home may need more power as you replace fossil fuel-burning heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment and kitchen appliances with electric ones.

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Do I Need an Electrical Inspection or Tune-Up?

February 17, 2023
Image of someone working on electrical. Do I Need an Electrical Inspection or Tune-Up?

You probably do not give much thought to the electricity in your Bellingham home––until it goes out or you have a problem with it. If this is the case, you are in a majority.

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How to Hire an Electrician

August 6, 2021
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At West Mechanical, we strive to keep our Friday Harbor customers educated and informed about the latest trends and changes in the plumbing, electrical, and HVAC industries. We value the trust you place in us and promise to work hard to keep your business!

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Electrical Safety Tips

January 17, 2021
electrical panels on a wall

In today’s world of do-it-yourself everything, where answers to all questions seem only a Google search away, it’s easy to be tempted to take on things that may be out of our range of experience. Although this can be a way to learn new skills, the area of electrical work should always be left to a qualified electrician. Tackling electrical maintenance or repairs without professional training can cause serious injury or death as well as lead to things like fire hazards in your Bellingham home.

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