Read your electric meter
We all expect those monthly electric bills. We check the total, maybe compare it to other months and grumble about
Nickle News and Blog
At Nickle Electrical Companies, we have acquired a vast wealth of knowledge and experience since our founding more than 30 years ago. With our blog, it is our hope to pass on some of that knowledge and experience to you. We cover a wide variety of topics, from current events, company news, and latest industry trends to subjects like common electrical terms, where we break down industry terms into easy to understand concepts. We also answer commonly asked questions like “What do electrical wire colors mean?” or “What is the difference between two prong plugs and three prong plugs?”
6 years and going strong
On February 1, Nickle Electrical reached an amazing milestone and set another safety record. Employees have now worked six years
Three-prong vs. two-prong outlet
Modern receptacles now have three slots for safety purposes. This wasn’t common practice many years ago so some older homes
What do electrical inspectors look for?
Whether you’ve built a new home, are purchasing an older home, have done some do-it-yourself work, or you’re an electrician
Preparing for an OSHA inspection
The Occupational Safety & Health Administration has tons of regulations in place to keep employees safe in the workplace. Failing
2015 Year in Review
Another year has gone by, so it’s time to reflect on the past 12 months. While there are always setbacks
Top Nickle blog posts of 2015
For the past year and a half, we’ve done our best to post one blog entry each week to Nickle’s
How to prevent a dryer fire
According to the US Fire Administration, the leading cause of home clothes dryer fires is a failure to clean them.
Great resources for holiday safety
The Electrical Safety Foundation International, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting electrical safety, always has great resources and their holiday
