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At Sentry Electric, we believe that knowledge is power. Our blog is your go-to resource for valuable insights, tips, and advice on all things electrical. We cover a wide range of topics, from home safety and energy efficiency to the latest advancements in smart home technology and renewable energy solutions. Our goal is to empower you to make informed decisions about your home’s electrical system, understand potential hazards, and stay ahead of the curve when it comes to new technologies.
Electrical Safety During the 4th of July Holidays
Electrical safety during the 4th of July holidays The 4th of July is a time to celebrate the independence and freedom of the United States with family and friends. However, it is also a time to be aware of the potential electrical hazards that can arise from fireworks, decorations, grills, and other festive activities. Here…
Staying Safe with Sparks: National Electrical Safety Month
May is a month of renewal, the time when spring blossoms into full swing and we shake off the last vestiges of winter. But it’s also a crucial period for awareness—it’s National Electrical Safety Month. This month, we turn our attention to the silent partner in our daily lives: electricity. Electricity powers our world, providing comfort, convenience, and…
Why a Whole-Home Generator Is Essential for Storm Season
Spring is rainy, but friendly. It’s already warm in April. The season of thunderstorms and tornadoes in Nebraska begins in May. 1. Uninterrupted Power Supply When severe storms hit, power outages are common. A whole-home generator ensures that your lights stay on, appliances continue running, and critical systems (like medical equipment or security alarms) remain operational.…
What are 5 questions that you should ask before hiring an electrician?
Hiring an electrician can be a daunting task, especially if you don’t know what to look for or what to ask. You want to make sure that the electrician you hire is qualified, experienced, reliable, and trustworthy. To help you find the best electrician for your project, here are five questions that you should ask…
How to Protect Your Home from Brownouts.
We are very lucky in Lincoln, brownouts are extremely rare. Brownouts are like mini power outages, but worse. Power outages are like a sudden blackout: everything goes dark and quiet, and you know something is wrong. Brownouts are like a slow torture: your lights flicker and dim, your appliances malfunction and make weird noises, and…
Solar Experts
If you are looking for a reliable and affordable solar panel installation service in Lincoln, Nebraska, look no further than Sentry Electric. We have been in business for over 40 years and have been wiring solar equipment since 2014. Our systems are professionally installed and our work is 100% guaranteed. Our panels carry a 25…
Freedom From Power Outages with a Cummins Home Generator
Comfort, security and convenience are things you can depend on with a Cummins Whole House Generator… just in case the power goes out. It is easy to forget how much we depend on power. We use it for everyday essentials like heating, cooling, security, refrigeration, lights, cooking and bathing. With power outages occurring more and…
Generac Residential Generators
Generac believes that world class products deserve the highest level of technical support, backed up the best possible training. Sentry Electric has on staff Generac Factory Trained technicians who have been trained to know how Generac generators are designed and built. Our training gives us the ability to provide factory startup for all fuel types…
Kohler Residential Generators
Your home is a busy place and a KOHLER® automatic home generator keeps that rhythm going by providing dependable protection during unexpected power outages. Available with 8.5 to 100kW output capabilities, KOHLER® home generators provide worry-free emergency power to support your electrical needs for days, or even weeks. Clean, quiet, automatic backup power –…
Federal Pacific Stab-Lok Electrical Panels
How Dangerous are Federal Pacific Stab-Lok Panels? From 1954 to the 1980’s over 100 million Federal Pacific Stab-Lok panels were installed in the US and Canada. They were very popular because they were inexpensive. But frequent issues began to emerge as some officials suspected that the panel was causing house fires. This triggered a 1980…
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