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⚡ BURKERT POWER GUIDE  #9: BE PREPARED FOR POWER OUTAGESPower outages don’t always come with much warning. Severe weathe...
10/13/2026

⚡ BURKERT POWER GUIDE #9: BE PREPARED FOR POWER OUTAGES

Power outages don’t always come with much warning. Severe weather, utility issues, and equipment problems can leave your home without power when you least expect it.

A little preparation now can make a big difference when the lights go out. Here are 5 smart steps to help keep your home prepared:

⚡ Know your electrical system — Familiarize yourself with your main electrical panel and make sure circuits are clearly labeled.
🔦 Keep emergency essentials ready — Flashlights, fresh batteries, charged power banks, and other basic supplies should be easy to find when you need them.
🏠 Consider backup power — A professionally installed standby generator can help keep important systems and appliances operating during an outage.
🛡️ Protect your electronics — Surge protection can help safeguard sensitive electronics and equipment from damaging voltage spikes, including when power is restored.
👨‍🔧 Have your electrical system professionally inspected — If you have an older system, recurring electrical issues, or concerns about your home’s ability to handle current electrical demands, a professional evaluation can help identify potential problems.

Don’t wait until the next outage to start thinking about preparedness.

Burkert Electrical Services is here to help homeowners throughout Montgomery County, Bucks County, and surrounding areas with electrical upgrades, surge protection, generator installations, and more.

⚡ Powering Your Home. Protecting What Matters.

🔥⚡ FIRE PREVENTION WEEK: CHARGE INTO FIRE SAFETY!We rely on rechargeable devices every day — phones, laptops, tools, pow...
10/06/2026

🔥⚡ FIRE PREVENTION WEEK: CHARGE INTO FIRE SAFETY!

We rely on rechargeable devices every day — phones, laptops, tools, power banks, e-bikes, toys, and more. But how and where we charge them matters.

This Fire Prevention Week, Burkert Electrical Services is encouraging homeowners to make electrical and charging safety part of their everyday routine.

🔌 Use the right charger. Use the cord and charger supplied with your device or one approved by the manufacturer.
⚡ Don’t overload outlets. Too many devices or improper extension-cord use can create unnecessary electrical hazards.
🛏️ Choose a safe charging location. Charge devices on a hard, flat surface — not beds, couches, pillows, or other soft materials that can trap heat.
🌡️ Pay attention to warning signs. Stop using a battery or device that becomes unusually hot, swells, leaks, smells strange, smokes, or makes popping or hissing sounds.
👨‍🔧 Don’t ignore electrical problems. Buzzing outlets, flickering lights, damaged wiring, warm receptacles, or repeatedly tripping breakers deserve professional attention.

Fire prevention isn't only about responding to emergencies. It's also about recognizing potential hazards before they become emergencies.

Burkert Electrical Services is proud to help homeowners and businesses throughout Montgomery County, Bucks County, and surrounding areas maintain safer electrical systems.

⚡ Powering Your Home. Protecting What Matters

🌧️ THE STORM HAS PASSED - BUT IS YOUR HOME’S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OK? ⚡After heavy rain and strong winds, it’s worth taking...
09/29/2026

🌧️ THE STORM HAS PASSED - BUT IS YOUR HOME’S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OK? ⚡

After heavy rain and strong winds, it’s worth taking a few minutes to look around your property for potential electrical problems.

Here are a few things homeowners should watch for after a major storm:
⚡ Check for visible exterior damage. Look for damaged service equipment, exterior outlets, fixtures, or anything that appears to have been pulled loose by wind or debris.
💧 Stay away from electrical equipment exposed to water. If an outlet, panel, wiring, or electrical device has been flooded or exposed to significant water, don’t assume it’s safe just because the power is back on.
🌳 Watch for damaged or downed utility lines. Never approach or touch a downed wire—or anything it may be contacting. Keep your distance and contact the utility or emergency services as appropriate.
🔌 Pay attention when power returns. Flickering lights, repeatedly tripping breakers, unusual odors, buzzing, or equipment that isn’t operating normally can be signs that something needs attention.
🔦 Be prepared for the next outage. Flashlights, charged power banks, surge protection, and properly installed backup-power solutions can make the next storm easier to manage.

If something doesn’t look right after the storm, don’t take chances with electricity. Burkert Electrical Services is here to help homeowners and businesses throughout Montgomery County, Bucks County, and surrounding areas.

⚡ Powering Your Home. Protecting What Matters.

Are your electrical outlets trying to tell you something?Outlets are easy to overlook, but sometimes small warning signs...
09/21/2026

Are your electrical outlets trying to tell you something?

Outlets are easy to overlook, but sometimes small warning signs can point to an electrical problem that deserves attention.

For Burkert Power Guide #9, here are five signs to watch for:

⚡ Warm or hot outlets
⚡ Discoloration or scorch marks
⚡ Plugs that feel loose in the outlet
⚡ Buzzing or crackling sounds
⚡ Outlets that stop working or repeatedly trip a breaker

These symptoms can be associated with loose connections, overheating, damaged wiring, overloaded circuits, or worn electrical components.

If something about an outlet doesn’t look, sound, or feel right, don’t ignore it. A professional evaluation can help identify the cause and determine the appropriate repair.

Burkert Electrical Services provides dependable residential and commercial electrical service throughout Montgomery County, Bucks County, and surrounding areas.

Powering Your Home. Protecting What Matters.

Building or remodeling? Get the electrical right from the start.Some of the most important electrical decisions happen b...
09/15/2026

Building or remodeling? Get the electrical right from the start.

Some of the most important electrical decisions happen before the walls are closed.

For Burkert Power Guide #8, we’re focusing on electrical planning for new construction and remodeling projects. Thinking ahead can make your home safer, more functional, and better prepared for the way you’ll actually use it.

Consider things like outlet and switch placement, lighting, electrical panel capacity, dedicated circuits, outdoor power, and potential future additions such as an EV charger, workshop, finished basement, or other high-demand equipment.

Making these decisions during construction is much easier than realizing what you forgot after everything is finished.

Planning a new home, addition, or major renovation? Burkert Electrical Services can help you build the electrical system around your needs—today and down the road.

Powering Your Home. Protecting What Matters.

Serving Horsham, Montgomery County, Bucks County & surrounding areas.

Happy Labor Day from Burkert Electrical Services!Labor Day is more than the unofficial end of summer. It's a day dedicat...
09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from Burkert Electrical Services!

Labor Day is more than the unofficial end of summer. It's a day dedicated to recognizing the contributions and achievements of American workers.

The first Labor Day celebration took place in New York City in 1882, and Labor Day became a federal holiday in 1894.

More than 130 years later, it remains a great opportunity to recognize the hardworking people in our communities — especially the skilled tradespeople, small-business owners, and employees who keep our homes, businesses, and communities running every day.

But today, we hope you can put work aside, spend some time with family and friends, enjoy a cookout, relax, and make the most of the holiday.

From everyone at Burkert Electrical Services, we wish our customers, neighbors, fellow tradespeople, and friends throughout Montgomery County and the surrounding communities a safe and Happy Labor Day!

And whenever you need electrical service, we're only a call away.

Local. Licensed. Trusted.
Powering Your Home. Protecting What Matters.

Is your home’s electrical system ready for the upcoming summer heat?When temperatures climb, your home can place additio...
09/01/2026

Is your home’s electrical system ready for the upcoming summer heat?

When temperatures climb, your home can place additional demands on its electrical system. Air conditioning, fans, pool equipment, outdoor lighting, appliances, and electronics can all contribute to heavier electrical use.

A few things homeowners should pay attention to:

Breakers that trip repeatedly
Outlets or plugs that feel unusually warm
Flickering or dimming lights
Older electrical panels struggling with modern demands
Electronics and appliances without adequate surge protection

Summer storms can also bring power fluctuations and surges, making this a good time to think about how well your home and valuable equipment are protected.

If something doesn’t seem right, having it evaluated by a licensed electrician can help identify potential problems before they become bigger ones.

Burkert Electrical Services, LLC
Powering your home. Protecting what matters.

Serving Horsham, Montgomery County, Bucks County & surrounding areas.

⚡ Will Your Home Be Ready When the Power Goes Out?A power outage can be more than an inconvenience. Depending on how lon...
08/25/2026

⚡ Will Your Home Be Ready When the Power Goes Out?

A power outage can be more than an inconvenience. Depending on how long it lasts, you could be left without lighting, refrigeration, heating or cooling, sump pumps, internet, and other important systems around your home.

A professionally installed standby generator can provide automatic backup power when you need it most.

Here are 5 things homeowners should know about standby generators:

⚡ 1. Backup Power Can Be Automatic
A properly configured standby system can detect an outage and provide backup power without requiring you to roll out a portable generator.

🏠 2. You Decide What Needs Power
Depending on the system, a generator can be designed to support selected essential circuits or more of your home's electrical needs.

📏 3. Proper Generator Sizing Matters
Every home's electrical demands are different. The generator and electrical components need to be properly sized for the loads they're expected to handle.

🔧 4. Professional Installation Is Important
Standby generators become part of your home's electrical system, making proper installation and transfer equipment critical for safe, reliable operation.

⛈️ 5. Prepare Before the Outage
The best time to think about backup power isn't when the lights are already out. Planning ahead means your system can be ready when severe weather or an unexpected outage occurs.

Did You Know?
A standby generator system can automatically transfer designated electrical loads to generator power during an outage and return them to utility power when service is restored.

With summer thunderstorms and severe weather still possible across southeastern Pennsylvania, now is a good time to think about how prepared your home is for an extended outage.

Burkert Electrical Services can evaluate your home's electrical needs and help determine the right standby generator solution.

⚡ Burkert Electrical Services
Powering Homes. Empowering Businesses.

⚡ Could Better Lighting Make Your Home Safer, More Comfortable & More Inviting?Good lighting does more than brighten a r...
08/18/2026

⚡ Could Better Lighting Make Your Home Safer, More Comfortable & More Inviting?

Good lighting does more than brighten a room.

The right indoor and outdoor lighting can improve how your home looks, how you use your space, and even how safely you move around your property after dark.

Here are 5 ways professional lighting upgrades can improve your home:

💡 1. Brighten Everyday Living Spaces
Better kitchen, bathroom, hallway, and living-area lighting can make your home more comfortable and functional.

🏡 2. Improve Curb Appeal
Well-placed exterior and landscape lighting can highlight your home's architecture and create a welcoming appearance after dark.

🔒 3. Increase Safety & Visibility
Properly illuminated walkways, steps, entrances, driveways, and other outdoor areas can make it easier to safely navigate your property at night.

🌳 4. Get More From Your Outdoor Spaces
Patio, deck, and backyard lighting can help you enjoy outdoor living areas well after the sun goes down.

⚡ 5. Upgrade to Modern LED Lighting
LED fixtures can provide excellent illumination while using less energy and lasting longer than many traditional bulbs.

As we head toward the end of summer and the days gradually get shorter, it's a great time to take a look at the areas around your home that could use better lighting.

Burkert Electrical Services can help with professional indoor, outdoor, landscape, security, and LED lighting solutions designed around your home and how you use it.

⚡ Burkert Electrical Services
Powering Homes. Empowering Businesses.

⚡ Is Your Home Protected From Power Surges?When most homeowners think about power surges, they think about lightning. Bu...
08/11/2026

⚡ Is Your Home Protected From Power Surges?

When most homeowners think about power surges, they think about lightning. But surges can also come from utility disruptions and electrical equipment cycling on and off inside your home.

And with today's homes filled with sensitive electronics, appliances, HVAC equipment, smart-home devices, and charging equipment, there's a lot more to protect.

Here are 5 things to know about whole-home surge protection:

⚡ Surges aren't just caused by lightning — smaller electrical surges can happen more often than you might realize.

🏠 Protection starts at your electrical panel — a whole-home surge protective device helps protect circuits throughout the house.

📺 Today's homes have more sensitive electronics — TVs, computers, appliances, HVAC systems, and other equipment can all be affected by voltage spikes.

🛡️ Power strips aren't the same as whole-home protection — plug-in protection can still have a place, but it doesn't replace protection installed at the electrical service.

🔧 Professional installation matters — the proper surge protection needs to be selected and installed correctly for your home's electrical system.

Whole-home surge protection is a relatively simple electrical upgrade that can add another layer of protection between unexpected power surges and the equipment you depend on every day.

⚡ Burkert Electrical Services
Powering Homes. Empowering Businesses.

Have questions about whole-home surge protection? Give BES a call to discuss whether it's right for your home.

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