What is a whole house surge protector and what do they do?
First we need to identify what an electrical surge is.  Simply stated it is a momentary spike in electrical voltage typically caused by a nearby lightning strike.  Surges can enter a home through the incoming electrical lines, telephone lines, and even the cable TV or Internet lines.  However, electrical surges are also caused by the on and off operation of electrical appliances in the home.  A large surge can cause immediate and severe damage.  Low-level surges from appliances will, over time, degrade electronic components and shorten the life of computers, home entertainment systems, and even kitchen and laundry appliances.

A whole house surge protection system installed by MacGregor can protect all of the investment of electronic devises and appliances you have in your home.  When installed a surge protector redirects the power surge to a ground to dissipate the energy.  Talk to a MacGregor certified electrician to learn what type of surge protection is best for your home.

How can I add an outlet or ceiling fan to a room?
It’s easy if you know what you’re doing!  An additional outlet can add significant convenience and even safety to the occupants of a room.  Appliances and lights can be plugged in directly without the need for unsafe and even illegal extension cords running across the floor.  The electricians at MacGregor are highly skilled at locating existing wires, placement of the new outlet and wiring your new outlet to safety and building codes.

Ceiling fans can save significant energy costs in both summer and winter by mixing the air in the room to a consistent temperature.  The installation of a ceiling fan can be a tricky job.  There are many things to consider including the support of the fan in the ceiling, code requirements for the wiring and the actual running of the wires to the switch.  MacGregor can do the job for you.  We have installed hundreds of ceiling fans of all types.  We will install a fan that you have already purchased or we can help you select from unique styles available only to builders.  Call a MacGregor customer service representative for all the details.
 
Power outages are frequent in my neighborhood.  Can a backup generator really power my whole house?
The power grid is failing. Combine that with extreme weather conditions and extended power outages are inevitable.
This could mean days of waiting. Days without air conditioning. Days without phone or DSL service.  Days of being totally miserable without the creature comforts of home.  You even lose everything in your refrigerator and freezer if the power doesn’t come back on right away.  Don’t Wait!  Have MacGregor install a whole house backup generator system with an automatic transfer switch.  Whether you’re there or not, the whole house generator can sense of loss of power and automatically turn on to keep you safe and comfortable, any time of year.   MacGregor will never leave you in the dark!  Call us and we’ll show you how these self-contained power generators can add peace of mind in the face of disaster.