TEXT VERSION: A note to our valued LMS customers, 3/18/2020 During this time of unprecedented uncertainty, all of us here at LMS Electrical are concerned about the safety and well-being of our families, colleagues and customers. Our hearts are with those who have been affected personally by the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) as well as […]
Common Electrical Malfunctions in Commercial Properties
Running a business is a tough job on the best of days and adding electrical issues to the mix could be the deciding factor between whether your business can ultimately succeed or fail. For most companies it’s a matter of when, not if, some type of electrical malfunction will occur during operations. These gremlins can […]
5 Reasons to Convert to LED Lighting
Written by: Drew Kennard This year, why not upgrade your old lighting systems to Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting? I’m sure you’ve heard talk on why they’re gaining popularity more and more among commercial property owners, but perhaps haven’t been convinced enough to take the plunge. Below are 5 reasons that should more than tip […]
Retrofit Options for Upgrading to LED
Retrofitting by definition is adding a component or accessory to something that did not have it when manufactured. When upgrading to LED, clients have a choices. They can opt either for upgrading an existing fixture by replacing old fixture components with a retrofitting kit or by removing old fixture and replacing it with a new […]
“Free” Estimates
A free estimate is never really “free”. Somehow, somewhere, the cost of sending an electrician or estimator to analyze the cost of repairing an electrical problem is absorbed in the price customers pay for service. If you approve the estimate, the cost of their time will likely be billed in the total cost of services […]
Fluorescent Lighting
Federal energy legislation, such as the Energy Policy Act (EPACT), has forbidden the manufacturing or importation of most fluorescent fixtures that require T-12 lamps. T-12 lamps are inefficient and power-hungry. New fluorescent fixtures must now have T-8 lamps as they are more efficient and consume less energy to operate than other T-12 lamps. Which type […]