DON’T LET THE WEATHER RUN YOUR LIFE!

When Mother Nature is in command of the weather, there is little you can do to control it. Yet, you can control staying ahead of the storm season by preparing for the unexpected.

Every year, severe weather runs the risk of leaving up to millions of people without power for extended lengths of time. Some of the worst storms have eliminated access to power in certain areas from hours up to weeks. Are you prepared?

Contact Lucci Electric for your turnkey generator solution.

Winter is almost behind us and spring is on the way but that also means the National Hurricane Center has made their official predictions for 2018.

Our weather patterns are not predictable. Winter roared into March here in the Northeast and we even had measurable snow in April.

2017 roared to life in September and reminded everyone how powerful and destructive these monster storms can be.

The Atlantic hurricane season lasts from June through November.  Forecasters expect a slightly above-average season, with 14 named storms. Seven of those are expected to become hurricanes and three are expected to be major hurricanes.

This near-record warmth contributed to the surge in activity in 2017, especially in terms of major hurricanes.

While the western tropical Atlantic is currently warmer than average, other portions, including the eastern tropical Atlantic and the north Atlantic, are cooler than average.  The majority of storms occur between mid-August and mid-October.

Be prepared; an automatic standby generator or portable generator for comforts during power outages is a necessity and no longer a luxury.

Call Lucci Electric for your turnkey generator solution today.

With the popularity of smart phones, tablets, Alexa, Google Home, Amazon Echo and Apple HomePod, we have become accustomed to having our needs at our fingertips and now by voice. This technology now allows for music to play throughout your home, control light switches, window shades and thermostats to name a handful. You can also operate televisions, security cameras, light bulbs and small appliances.

This advancement allows for energy conservation, peace of mind and ease of use.  Smart home technology is also a safety feature, advancing to carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, smart locks and even doorbells with built in cameras to see who is at your door.

Garage doors can now be accessed via your smart phone. It seems the possibilities for home control and automation are endless.   There are even smart home applications to feed your pets while you are away. Dispense a meal or a treat. The option is yours.

If you have a second home these smart home controls allow you to “check” on your home and know that the heat or air conditioning is operating, that the water heater is on. A camera application provides security.

Call the experts at  Lucci Electric to help you establish home automation that is just right for you and simplify your life.

Smart Home technology, lighting design or an Automatic Stand-by Generator can add value to your home.

Whether you are looking to purchase your first home, a new home, relocating or downsizing, spring is typically kick off for the residential real estate market.

Now is the time to prepare your home to show well and provide value to the buyer. This can mean adding automated smart home technology to the house such as smart thermostats, smart switches and control from your smart phone or tablet.  Adding or changing the lighting in a room or rooms can provide a fresh perspective.  A few key updates can go a long way in selling your home.

Does your home have a generator? Mother Nature is never predictable, vehicular accidents can take down power on a gorgeous day and our grid is vulnerable to outages. An automatic standby or even a portable generator with professional installation increases the value of your home.  Protect your home from a utility outage.  A few hours or a few days can be inconvenient to no longer having the comforts of your home accessible. Ensure your home is protected by a generator.

Contact Lucci Electric to assess your home automation needs , lighting design or to develop a plan for a turnkey generator installation.

Warmer daytime temperatures, freezing nights and a few more snow events spell trouble for potentially leaking roofs.

Ice dams are not obvious threats. They become obvious after the damage has been done. Snow on the roof, heat rising in the attic, and Mother Nature’s warm sunshine produce melt that are all a recipe for possible ice dams.

How an ice dam forms:

Melting snow runs towards the edge and eaves of the roof, and then they refreeze and melt again in the days following a snow storm.  This cycle cause the ice to form and “back up” the gutter system preventing the flow of water. The water pushes behind and under the shingles and eaves resulting in interior damage to ceilings, walls and windows.

Roof and gutter deicing cables along with automatic moisture sensors are the best solution to this problem.

De-icing cables offer the most direct and effective protection. Fastened into position over the eaves (and often within the gutters as well), these cables output heat to prevent melted snow from refreezing before it has the chance to run off the roof, into the gutter or drainage system, and finally into the yard.

Conditions are ideal to have the professionals at Lucci Electric review your roof and gutter deicing needs.