Mounting a TV or installation of any appliance may give you cold sweats if you are used to the services of professional. Well, no matter how confident you are in doing such sort of tasks, you cannot do it better than a professional. Whether you are moving to a new place or bought a new TV, these tips will help you in mounting the TV safely at home.

Ready to mount the TV?  Let’s start!

Bring the right tools:

Of course, you cannot do it without important tools so first grab the tools you are going to work with.

• Pencil for marking
• A tape measure
• Screwdriver to tighten the bolts
• Drill machine
• Level
• Stud finder or Toogle

Mark the wall and hang the frame:

The first and imperative thing to keep in mind is, just do your work slowly as rushing may harm you or cause any damage to your TV. Collect the tools and devices to be used and slowly do the mounting.

Stud finders and toggles are used to find the studs where you want to mount the TV. A stud finder is usually tricky to use so choose wisely between the two. The frame is needed to be mounted on the TV at the right level. The height of the frame should have the mid of TV screen at eye level when you are standing in front of it. For most of the frames, four bolts are needed that will support your TV fully. Switch on the drill machine and make holes carefully. Hang the frame and tight the screws. 

Now some wiring work to be done:

It is recommended to buy long wires whether you are going to mount the TV on the stand or directly mount it on the wall. Extra wires can be hidden or wrapped up and stuffed in the wall. When cables are short they could damage your equipment. For a flat TV installation with the equipment right below the TV, 8-foot cables would work. If you are mounting the TV higher than normal (36 or 42 inches from the floor) 12-inch cables will be required. Mostly used TV are slim LED so try to avoid bulky connectors.

For running the wires in walls you have two options. If you are certain that the wires are safe for in-wall installation or suitable for putting in the walls then do it. In another case if you are not, then buy a channelling that can simply run from your TV to the outlet. To hide the wiring you can make the outlet behind the TV but it will need a professional.

Place your TV on the mounted frame:

Place your TV on the installed frame. For checking the level you may need a helper to have a final look.

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Got surprised? But the safety devices actually expire whether they have expiry dates written on them or not. In many homes making the storage empty of expired food, medicines or other solutions is a practice which is a good habit but do you ever think that safety devices also need to be replaced with new when expired? That is why from today you should do a thorough audit of your house and check all the safety devices for their performance, if you find any defect in functioning, immediately throw it away. The defect in small safety devices should not cost your harm so keep alert!

Fire Extinguisher: 

You may have a fire extinguisher placed in your kitchen. The usability years can vary in different types of fire extinguishers like disposable models can last for five to seven years and non-disposable models need alternate recharging after every five to six years. For safety, improvement checks for the tags if any, for the specifications of the maintenance schedule is necessary. If you do not find anything, make the tags which can be used to note the maintenance dates according to the suggested recharging time

Smoke Detector: 

The lifespan of smoke detectors is ten years. Expiry date should be written by the manufacturers, printed on the back or the battery. A minor ignorance can lead to big disasters that may affect you severely. Kids are sensitive and cannot resist for long in accidents. You should be extra careful to avoid any bad situation by regularly checking your safety devices for working and replacing them when expires.

Carbon Mono Oxide Detector:

Carbon monoxide is colorless, odorless, and tasteless highly toxic gas cannot be identified. A number of appliances that may release CO gas are widely used in houses like heater, cloth dryers, and ovens. The detector should be placed outside the sleeping rooms or on each floor of your house.

These detectors normally have a life of five to seven years. If you find any irregularity in the functioning of carbon mono oxide detector, do not delay but call the professional.

Surge Protector: 

The right amount of voltage is required for appliances or else damage can occur. Modern electronics are more sensitive to current change, therefore, a surge protector is used to keep these electronics safe. It limits the extra voltage and current spikes by blocking or channeling into the grounding wire of the outlet. Some power strips are surge protected and they clearly indicate it.

After absorbing a certain amount of electrical surge, the surge protector expires. A light when turning on can be seen, shows that it is working efficiently. When no light, means it is a better time to replace it.

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Got the leave from work! Great now go to pack your stuff, keep the important things in the bag. Finally, there comes to switch off all the appliances and lights of the house, check stove but really is it all? Before you cross the street for your car there is one important thing left. Your HVAC unit! To ensure that it will work efficiently when you come back, there are few measures to take so that you can enjoy stress-free and memorable vacations.

Precautions taken for HVAC help you increase the life of the unit at home and cut off excess cost in bills during vacation.

Do Not Turn Off The Unit:

HVAC systems are built for constant use. When they are kept inactive for a long time, the inner parts will go down leading to the lower performance of the system and do not work properly when you resume its operation after return. A locked home for a long period can enhance the moisture building in the house that could be the nest for mold. Turn the thermostat up to five degrees, it will maintain a comfortable temperature in the home.

Air Filters: 

You might think that on lower usage there will be less dust and dirt building on the filters. While it’s quite true, there are reduced chances of the dust to clog your filters. It is better to keep your unit fully functional and placing new filters might help you. What if you are out for months on vacations? Well, there are ways, as ask a neighbor for regular maintenance check or a regular electrician can keep your system safe from any kind of damage.

Prepare For Storms: 

In regions where storms strike frequently, objects might collide with your unit and cause big damage. Before leaving your house check if there is anything around the unit that could hit the system. Remove such objects, bushes, leaves and trash from surrounding of the unit.

Close All Windows, Curtains And Blinds: 

The temperature of your house will be low if you close windows and curtains. It prevents the sunshine and hotness to enter the house, therefore, it will be a lesser workload on your HVAC system.

Leaky Unit May Cause Problem: 

The leak in HVAC system indicates a serious problem. If you ignore it while getting out of home for a long time can bring adverse effects. An eletrician can take a professional look at the system before it completely fails. A replacement with new HVAC unit is expensive so take this little precaution that will save you from the need for another expensive system.

Clean The Condenser Coil:

Condenser coils are responsible for exhaustion of air from inside to outside. These vital parts cannot work at optimal efficiency when they get dirty. These coils can be cleaned with coil brush and water but the professional electrician can do it in a better way.

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It’s vitally important to take safety precautions while working with electricity. Safety precautions can avoid accidents such as electrocution, fires, or explosions.
Here are 10 electrical safety tips to help you maintain your family safety around the house, and to avoid electrical fires and accidents:

1- Never overload the sockets:-
Never overload the sockets. Don’t plug a bunch of electrical appliances into one outlet or extension cord. It could damage the electrical system in your house or even cause a fire.

2- Keep electrical appliances away from water:-
It’s so important to keep all electrical appliances away from water, and to make sure your hands are dry and you are not standing bare foot while touching anything electrical. In case of any electrical fire don’t use water to get rid of fire.

3- Repair or replace any blown fuse immediately:-
If any electrical appliance repeatedly blows the fuse / trips a circuit breaker, disconnect it immediately. Either replace it with a new one or repair it by a licensed electrical worker. Like ALO Technical, ALO Technical provides proper tools and supplies to his professional electricians to get the job done.

4- Before using any appliance, check the cords for cut or damage:-
Before using any electrical appliances, check the cords properly and make sure it doesn’t have any cuts and the points are not damaged. If you find any problem, don’t use it until the cord is professionally repaired or replaced.

5- Not to touch any electrical equipment with wet hands:-
Make sure the wires are not touching anything wet like floor / side wall, while it is plugged-in. Also make sure your hands are not wet while dealing with electrical items.

6- Work safely with metal ladder near power lines:-
Watch out for power lines while using a ladder, chainsaw or any other metallic equipment. Metal ladder should never be used when dealing with electricity.

7- Don’t repair energized equipment without the help of experts:-
Never try repairing energized equipment. Always check that it is de-energized first by using a tester. Check all the wires, the outer metallic covering of the service panel and any other hanging wires with an electrical tester before proceeding with your work.

8- keep yourself safe in the kitchen from electrical hazards:-
Never allow electric wires or cables to trail over kitchen appliances like toasters or stove tops. These are very dangerous and are hazardous for you and your family. Also, never put your finger inside the toaster with anything, especially with any metal.

9- Keep children safe from electricity at home:-
Make sure your children do not walk in wet into the house directly from the rain or swimming pool. Your home is a place that is full of electrical sources and could pose a threat to their safety. Get them to dry out completely before entering the house.

10- Excavation work should be done carefully with the help of experts:-
If you are digging or doing any kind of evacuation work on the earth you should take care to avoid damaging underground electrical cables. Underground electrical cables can be particularly hazardous. In such cases, people can be killed and injured by electric shock, electrical arcs (causing an explosion), and flames.

As more and more fuel is needed to power the modern lifestyle; from cars to computers, from home appliances to personal gadgets, it seems we have reached a point where it is easy to foresee a day when the natural resources which have till now supplied our ever-ground demands will simply run out. At this crossroads where resources are depleting and the demand for energy is ever on the rise, there is need for both innovation and care. Not only must there be the right amount of investment into new alternative form to traditional energy production but each and every one of us is responsible in a personal way for helping our Earth last a little longer.

It is the little things we can do on our part that can have an impact in the end. Here are some simple practical tips that can help us minimize the use of energy at our homes and offices.

1. Remember to switch off all lights and fans each time you leave a room
2. To save the amount of energy responsible for lighting, it is recommended to replace incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs). CFLS are more energy efficient while giving off the same amount of light.
3. Set your computer to sleep or hibernate mode when not in use to allow a sufficient time for your gadgets for rest. Many devices drag power continuously, even when the device is not plugged into a charger.
4. Keep your freezer full as it uses less energy than an empty one. For maximum savings, consider filling your freezer with gallon containers of water.
5. Use microwaves and toaster oven to cook or warm leftover food. You will end up using much less energy than cooking with a conventional oven.
6. Lightning is said to account for 10 pc of energy needs of an average household. One simple way to reduce this amount is to place lamps in corners to allow that they reflect from two walls giving off more light while using the same amount of energy.
7. Air conditioners, if not regularly serviced may take up more energy to maintain the same room temperature. To avoid this, get your AC services at least two to three times every year.