The idea of a ‘Smart Home’ has been around for years with cartoons such as 'The Jetsons' from the 1960s showing a future world with Jane Jetson pushing buttons which made meals and mopped floors. There was even Rosie the Robot Maid who would whizz round dusting the house! Whilst we aren’t quite there with [...]
When it comes to building work and renovations in your home, many people choose to save money by carrying out work themselves or using a local handyman. Whilst some jobs might be a quick and easy DIY job, there are some jobs that when electrics are involved, you should always leave to the professionals. Electrical [...]
Any business owner will tell you they have a thousand things on their mind, taxes, marketing, invoices, sales which is why it's understandable that electrical maintenance is the last thing on their mind. However, if the electrics in your property whether it be appliances or machinery aren’t properly maintained it could lead to serious and [...]
Medical advances and positive lifestyle changes means that we as a species are living longer than ever before. A by-product of this is that the elderly is now able to continue to live independently for longer. So how can we make independent living easier for the older community? There has been growing concerns about how [...]
Our lives are full of tech, from our Smartphones to Bluetooth headphones, each with their unique ability to make life efficient, so why shouldn’t your home do the same? More and more people are investing in Smart Home systems to achieve not only increased efficiency, but safety and comfort. The upfront costs of Smart Homes [...]
Energy bills are at an all time high, with the average household paying an eye watering £1138 annually for their gas and electric. Whilst many people choose to not put their heating on in a bid to save money in the winter, there are in fact easier ways to save. There are several small changes [...]
If you think it’s expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur. When it comes to hiring an electrician, this is a phrase that rings true. Whether it be for your home or business, it is imperative to ensure your electrics are in working order and most importantly, [...]
CCTV is an extremely effective means of deterring criminals and has, therefore, become the security system of choice for many home and business property owners across the U.K. Just the mere presence of a CCTV system can be enough to deter intruders all together, so it’s an investment worth considering. With the right system, CCTV [...]
Smart Home Systems make our homes more comfortable and efficient than ever, but when you gain remote access to your home technologies, there is the potential for someone else to do the same. Whilst most Smart Home Systems are safe and secure when installed by a professional like our team at Excelsior Electrical Contractors. However, [...]
Environmental awareness has grown in recent times, with waste, pollution and energy use all on the agenda. Active or sustainable houses help by providing better energy efficiency. Smart household appliances and fixtures are fuelling the next stage of this evolution. A recent study shows that almost 40% of people are in the connected home market [...]
