Smart Electrical Panels: The Future of Energy Management

Welcome to the era of smart home technology where smart electrical panels…

How to Reduce Your Home's Electricity Consumption

Clover Electric is committed to helping you conserve energy, save money, and lessen…

Check Your Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors

At Clover Electric, we believe that the safety of your home and family…

Why Every Home Needs a Whole-House Surge Protector

If there's one thing we've learned in our decades of providing electrical…

Common Problems with Home EV Chargers and How to Fix Them

Electric Vehicles (EVs) are the future of transportation, and…

The Basics of Generator Transfer Switches

What they are and why every homeowner with a generator needs one.
When power…

Why Is My Ceiling Fan Making Noises?

Troubleshooting Common Ceiling Fan Problems

When you're trying to relax or get some…

Benefits of Having a Home EV Charger

Why It's Worth the Investment

As more electric vehicles (EVs) become available and…

Home Lighting Trends To Brighten Your Living Space

When it comes to enhancing the ambiance and functionality of your home,…

Understanding Different Types of Home EV Chargers

What's the Difference Between Level 1, Level 2, and DC Fast Charging?

Electric…

The Importance of Regular Electrical Maintenance

Today, we depend on electricity to power our lives more than ever. From lighting…

Smart Home Automation and Energy Efficiency

It seems like everything in our lives has become connected these days, from lighting…

Important Questions to Ask Before Hiring an Electrician In Cleveland

Navigating the task of hiring a professional electrician can feel…

How To Choose the Right Ceiling Fan

Ceiling fans are a popular electrical upgrade for several reasons; they add style,…

What Is a Smart Plug?

Smart devices are everywhere these days. From smart phones, to smart thermostats, to smart lighting…

How To Save Energy While Staying Cooler This Summer

Energy usage spikes during summer heat waves can put a real…

5 Lighting Ideas For Bathrooms

When it comes to making your home look great and feel comfortable, good lighting design…

Floods and Electrical Safety

Did you know? On average, more deaths occur due to flooding each year than from any…

Add Style and Function To Your Home With Outdoor Lighting

Spring is a great time to upgrade your outdoor and…

What Are The Latest National Electrical Code Changes?

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is responsible for the creation of…

What Are 240-Volt Outlets Used For?

You may have noticed that some outlets in your home have a different plug…

The Most Common Causes Of Electrical Shocks In The Home

Keeping your family safe from electric hazards is a priority…

Improving Interior Design With Lighting

When it comes to home improvement, lighting can have a huge impact on the look…

5 Potential Consequences Of Not Having An Electrical Permit

While there are many small electrical upgrades and repairs around the…

Upgrade Your Home For Outdoor Entertaining

With spring just around the corner, now is a great time to start planning…

Upgrading From a Fusebox To a Breaker Panel

Does your home still have a fuse box? It’s time to upgrade…

Spring Electrical Checklist

With spring just a couple of weeks away, now is a good time to check your home's…

How To Automate Your Home's Lighting

As our home's become smarter and more connected, automation has become easier.  Automating the…

How To Remove a Stuck Lightbulb

At some point most most of us will face removing a stuck lightbulb from…

Kitchen Lighting Design

Whether you're doing a full remodel , or just updating the decor and functionality of your kitchen, installing…

Why Do Lights Flicker?

Flickering lights in the home can be more than just a nuisance, they can also be…

Protecting Children From Electrical Hazards Around the Home

According to the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI), on average, there are…

Choosing Track Lighting For Your Home

The main advantage of track lighting is that it allows you to add many…

Are Your Appliances Wasting Energy?

In the average home large appliances consume the majority of the electricity. There are many…

What Appliances Need Dedicated Circuits?

Dedicated circuits provide power to an appliance through a single, dedicated circuit. Appliances that require

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Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detector Tips

Safety is always top-of-mind at Clover Electric and the end of daylight savings time…

Under-Cabinet Lighting

An Economical Way To Improve Your Kitchen

One of the most important aspects of any living space is…

Automate Your Lighting With Motion Sensors

Are you always fumbling for light switches in the dark? Is your family always…

Preventing Electrical Arc Faults

The National Fire Protection Association reports that every year around 50,000 fires in the U.S. are…

Electrical Outlet Safety

There’s more to electrical outlets than meets the eye

The humble wall outlet is much more than…

Back to School Electrical Safety

With laptops, phones and other devices becoming essential back to school accessories, it's important that…

What Are Power Surges?

A power surge is a brief overvoltage in a home’s electrical system. This spike in energy…

The Advantages of Smart Panels

Every home has an electrical panel where the main electrical line from the utility company…

Avoiding Costly Damage From Power Outages and Surges

Recent storms across Ohio caused widespread damage and the loss of power…

What Does It Cost To Charge An Electric Car In Cleveland?

With the price of gas now north of $5…

Electricity Usage Monitors

Are your energy bills are starting to spiral out of control? Are you concerned about "vampire" appliances…

Energy Saving Tips

As electrical rates continue to increase, many Cleveland area homeowners are looking for ways to save on…

7 Things to Consider When Choosing Light Fixtures

While style is at the top of most homeowner's list when it…

Outdoor Ceiling Fans

There's nothing quite as nice as the first warm days of the season, sitting outdoors on your…

Water Damage and Your Home's Electrical System

What you need to know before restoring power to a water damaged home…

Are Fuseboxes Safe?

If you have ever lived in a home built in the early 20th Century you may have…

What is a Smart Meter?

An electric meter is a device on the outside of your home that measures the…

Getting Your Home Ready For EV Charging

As electric vehicles become more mainstream and an attractive option for replacing conventional…

The Correct Way to Test a GFCI Outlet

One of the most important safety devices in the home, the Ground-Fault…

What Causes a Power Surge?

A power surge is a brief overvoltage in a home’s electrical system. This spike in…

Choosing the Right Extension Cord

During the fall and winter many homeowners are relying on extension cords to provide power…

Why Upgrade Your Home to Use LED Lighting?

LED lightbulbs are becoming more common and can be found in a…

Holiday Lighting Safety Tips

Many families enjoy decorating their homes inside and out to brighten their neighborhood and celebrate the…

5 Electrical Upgrades For Fall

Fall is the perfect time to spruce up you home and make it more comfortable…

Solving 5 Common Light Fixture Problems

If you have a light fixture that's failed or is not working correctly, and…

Quick Tip Video – What You Need to Know About Knob & Tube Wiring

 

If you live in house built…

Why You Should Update Ungrounded 2-Prong Outlets

While 3-prong grounded outlets have been required in the electrical code for over…

Top 7 Electrical Dangers In the Home

Electricity causes around 50,000 residential fires and kills or injures thousands every year…

Safety Check For Electrical Outlets

One of the main causes of electrical fires and electrocutions at home are faulty electrical…

Home EV Charging Safety

Having the ability to charge your electric car from your own home is a great convenience.…

Clear the Air With Ventilation and Exhaust Fans

There are many areas in the home that can benefit from improved…

Water Dangers and Electrical Safety

Water and Electricity Don't Mix

Enjoying time with family and friends around a home pool…

Spring Electrical Safety Tips

With the arrival of warm spring weather there are maintenance projects to do around the house…

Why You Should Label Your Electrical Panel

Take a moment to look inside your electrical panel . What do you see?…

When Should I Upgrade My Electrical Panel?

There are two main reasons homeowners choose to upgrade their electrical panel. Typically,…

What Size Generator To Power a Home?

A home generator is an investment in safety, security and convenience. A generator…

Generator Interlock or Transfer Switch?

An important consideration in the installation of a home backup power supply, whether provided by…

Be Prepared - Electrical Safety For Storms and Natural Disasters

Strong winds, lightning, flooding rains, winter storms, blizzards ... the Cleveland area…

5 Reasons To Upgrade Your Older Home's Electrical System

Many older homes in the greater Cleveland area have electrical systems…

3 Electrical Projects That Should Always Be Left to An Electrician

DIY projects are more popular than ever, with entertaining…

Why Upgrade to Smart Light Switches?

Like many devices in our homes these days, the humble light switch has gone…

Portable Generator Safety Tips

Many homeowners have portable or permanent generators that they use in the event of a power…

Choosing a Home Generator

Portable versus Permanent Standby Generators

For many homeowners in the Greater Cleveland area, a backup generator…

5 Advantages of LED Lighting

LED lighting has changed a lot over the past few years. The price has come…

Protecting Your Home From Lightning Strikes

According to NOAA, Ohio had the second highest death rate and was 9th in…

Kitchen Electrical Upgrades

Step up your cooking game with better lighting and more features

Looking for a quick and easy…

Are Two-Prong Outlets Safe?

It's not uncommon to find two-prong outlets in older homes throughout the Cleveland area. A two-prong…

Why Have a Home Electrical Inspection?

Did you know that electrical problems are one of the main causes of property…

4 Electrical Upgrades for the Home Office

With more of us working from home and homeschooling during the pandemic, it's…

Electrical Vehicle Charging at Home

Charging a plug-in electric vehicle (EV) at home is convenient and inexpensive. Most EV owners…

Outdoor Electrical Safety Tips

As we spend more time outdoors during the warm summer months it's important to understand the…

Why Is My Electric Bill So High?

As electric utility rates in the Cleveland area have steadily risen in the…

Home Electrical Safety Checklist

Did you know that home electrical problems account for an estimated 51,000 fires, nearly 500 deaths…

Hot Tub Electrical Installation Requirements

A hot tub or spa makes a great addition to your deck, patio, or three-season…

Upgrade Your Outlets For Safety & Convenience

Did you know that the average home has over 75 electrical outlets? While…

DIY Electrical Safety Checklist

While a professional electrical check by a qualified electrician is important for ensuring that your home's…

Selling Your House? These Smart Home Upgrades Will Improve It's Appeal With Buyers

When preparing to sell your home, new…

It only makes sense; the more time we spend at home the more energy we’ll be using. There’s more computer…

Smart Home Technology in Your Breaker Panel

Clover Electric is always on the cutting edge of technology for your home’s…

Why You Should Replace Your Two-Prong Outlets

Take a look at your outlets. If they have holes for only two…

Preventing Extension Cord Fires

According to the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) over 3,000 house fires are caused by extension…

Kitchen Remodeling Electrical Upgrades

Remodeling your Kitchen? Here are a few ways to improve comfort and convenience.

If you're remodeling…

Home Heating Fire Prevention & Safety Tips

During cold weather, many homeowners will be looking for ways to add extra…

How AFCIs Prevent Electrical Fires

The National Fire Protection Association reports that every year around 50,000 fires in the U.S.…

Top 10 Holiday Safety Tips

The Electrical Safety Foundation International has put together some great safety tips for the upcoming…

Watch Mike Talty from Clover Electric on New Day Cleveland

Holiday Season Extension Cord Safety Tips

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Remember To Replace Your Smoke Detector Batteries

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 71% of smoke alarm failures…

Around a third of homes in the U.S. are over 50 years old. Older homes are statistically at higher risk…

Lighting Upgrades for the Home

Replacing a Light Switch in Your Home is Easier Said Than Done. Here’s Why.



Electrical…

How Much Energy Can a Smart Thermostat Save?

As smart devices make there way into more parts of our daily…

DYI Electrical Nightmares

How many times have you heard this: “How hard can it be?” or “I know a guy…

The Top 6 Causes of Electrical Fires in Homes

Everyone knows that electricity is dangerous and it can cause fires…

Dead Outlet? Here Are Some DIY Troubleshooting Tips

If you’ve got an outlet that’s giving you fits, here are a…

Electrical Safety Tips For Kids (and Adults)

May is officially Electrical Safety Month, but Clover Electric wants you and your…

Why Is My Smoke Detector Beeping?

The National Fire Protection Association says smoke detectors should be in every sleeping room…