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Announcement: Effective January 2020, Freon will cease to be manufactured due to its toxic and harmful nature. All homeowners who rely on Freon for all their refrigerant needs should start looking at alternate options.  Our company will continue to provide top quality service…

There are some obvious ways to tell that you’ve got electrical problems in your home. If you’re sitting in the dark right now, you know what we mean. But you might not be aware of the many small red flags that could indicate…

They say knowledge is power, but when it comes to the electrical system powering your home, you probably don’t pay very close attention. You simply rely on all the elements and appliances within the system to do their job so you can live…

Summer isn’t over yet! In fact, with the most recent heatwave, it’s felt hotter these past couple of weeks than I think it’s been all summer long. In light of what seems like a never-ending summer, I’m here to tell you that you…

Summer months can be hot, warranting additional AC usage across the board. But this energy usage can sometimes lead to brownouts and blackouts. Power outages can be caused by a number of things like bad storms or heat waves, forcing our cooling systems…

 You were hoping until the end of time.  We all were, but unfortunately, just like the Dinosaurs, nothing lasts forever.  It’s possible for some things, like the Dinosaurs, to try and make a comeback, but that only happens in the movies.  Your central…

 This is the ultimate matchup for cooling comfort in your home.  Do you run the air conditioner constantly eating an oversized power bill, or do you flip on the QuietCool fan and take advantage of a low-costing energy-efficient system? Does running the air…

It’s a hot summer day, so you turn on the A/C. Then, before the house has a chance to cool down, the AC goes out. Now what?! First, don’t panic. You may not need to call a repair service right away. We have…

Keeping cool in the hot summer months is a goal everyone wants to achieve. Between cool drinks, air conditioners, fans, and pools, we’re all looking for ways to avoid the heat. Even though no one likes being hot in general, one thing to…

Creating air manipulation within your home has many benefits. Manipulating the flow of air regulates temperature extremes, freshens the air you breathe in, and keeps your house fresh from pollutants, dust, and allergens. While air circulation may seem like an afterthought when it comes…

 

During a scorching summer, central air conditioning is a luxury.  It wasn’t until the 1970s that air conditioning found its way into most American homes.  Yet some of the historical and older homes built in southern California were constructed before a ductwork system…

Is your home’s exterior bereft of standard or accent lights? Are the lighting fixtures inside the house out-of-date or in need of retrofitting? Luckily, the trusted electricians at Accurate are prepared to take on an indoor or outdoor lighting challenge and perform top…

As the blazing summer sun starts to distance itself from Planet Earth, there are a few things you should remember to do before leaves begin falling from trees. It’s easy to go on with your daily household routine like business as usual, but…

Some features needed to create a functional home seem a little obvious. You need a roof to hide from the weather, running water is nice because showering and bathing are essential, and you probably want electricity so you can make waffles. What may…

Freon is a chlorofluorocarbon – a 6-syllable colorless gas you don’t care about, but that could become your next problem.  Developed in 1930 by General Motors and Dupont, Freon is as also known R-22 and has been utilized for decades in refrigeration, air…

While some homeowners may think the whole ductwork for HVAC issue may be a hoax, the truth is that ductwork does not get the attention it deserves.  Often it becomes a forgotten tomb within the ceilings and walls of your home, and damage…

You don’t have to be a “Techy” to enjoy the benefits of smart home technology.  You also don’t have to buy every smart home device on the market to increase energy intelligence in your household.  Market-ready smart home products share a commonality with…

Our owner Jeff, started Accurate with the mission of being the most trustworthy home service company in the San Gabriel Valley. As an electrician, he saw so many homeowners frustrated with the quality of service they were receiving and decided to rewire the…

Chances are you’ve already had a housewarming party to celebrate your new castle.  You probably did a lot of “homework” before cashing in your life savings for the new humble abode.  Whether this is your first home or fourth, as a new homeowner…