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Our Vision

admin — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:56:44 +0000

A&H Electric Company was founded in September of 1977 by Ray Audas and David Heintz with the vision of creating an electrical contracting business dedicated to customer service and reliability. These basic business principals and our 34 years of experience in the electrical trade will allow us to offer the finest electrical contracting services well into the future.

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Phone (936) 756-0442 | Fax (936) 756-0443

How Air Conditioners Work

admin — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 19:04:53 +0000

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Happy Thanksgiving!

admin — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 20:03:11 +0000

Happy Thanksgiving from everyone at

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Hot Water Heaters : How to Change a Heating Element for Hot Water Heaters

admin — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 19:49:21 +0000

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Cooler Weather Is Here! – Finally!

admin — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 20:57:56 +0000

It finally feels like fall out there! We’d like to take this time to offer a quick reminder that Fall is the time to get your heaters inspected and your electrical systems tested. Heaters can put quite a drain on your electrical system, so we’ll make sure it’s up to code. We offer services on all manner of heating unites, and our staff is highly trained and certified in installation and repair! Don’t get left out in the cold, give us a call today! In addition to that reminder, we would also like to remind you that we greatly value your feedback! Please visit any of our social pages to drop us a line – your feedback helps us tailor our services to meet your needs! Visit the links below to leave feedback and see our latest specials and offers!

Surge Protectors Are A Must!

admin — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 20:22:07 +0000

Whole house Surge protection installed at your main panel. A surge protector is an appliance that is designed to protect electronic devices from voltage spikes. A power surge occurs when the line voltage goes higher than it is rated for and stays there longer than ten milliseconds. In today’s high-tech world, computerized appliances and electronics can be damaged or destroyed by surges in electrical lines. Every day appliances are zapped by an average of 20 power surges. These surges are power fluctuations that go unnoticed except by your appliances. The end result can shorten appliance lifespan by as much as 30%. That’s like paying full price for an appliance, then getting to use 2/3 of what you paid for. There are basically two types of electric surge protection: point of use and whole house. Point of use surge protectors are designed to protect sensitive electronic equipment and major appliances in the home at their electric source. Point of use suppressors are usually devices that plug into the wall outlet and can handle surges up to 6,000 volts.

A Whole House surge protector is designed to protect homes again transient surges that enter through the home’s electric supply, but does not protect from surges created internally in the home when motors turn on and off. Whole House protectors are devices that are installed at the meter or electrical panel. These devices require the installation by a licensed electrical contractor. In both cases, the surge protector attempts to regulate the voltage supplied to an electric device by either blocking or by shorting to ground voltages above a safe threshold. There are a number of reasons why power quality has become such an important issue. For one, today’s computer chips are far more dense than they were even a few years ago, and subsequently, much more sensitive to even slight surges. Secondly, most homes and offices are using more equipment than ever before. Each time an electric device is turned on, transient voltages may be generated.

Additionally, more microprocessor technology is being used than ever before. Microprocessors are showing up in personal computers, TVs, stereos, VCRs, DVRs, refrigerators, washers, dryers, microwave ovens, dishwashers and just about any electrical device manufactured today. Internal surges occur when devices with motors such as refrigerators and hair dryers shut off. Suddenly the energy these devices were consuming is redirected elsewhere in the form of excess voltage. Surges can also occur when the power company switches power from one geographic area of the grid to another to meet their system demand. And, thunderstorms and lightening are the most dramatic and destructive causes of power line problems and electric surges. We will evaluate your needs, make recommendations and install whole house protection for your peace of mind.

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Why Should You Get Your Vent Air Flow Tested?

admin — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 20:46:53 +0000

Why is ventilation important?

Your home needs proper ventilation to protect your family from unhealthy indoor pollutants like common household chemicals, particles, smoke and combustible products. Proper ventilation also helps strip the air of excess heat and moisture which can damage the structure of your house. Not to mention if you don’t have proper air flow through your central cooling system you could be spending more money for less cooling

There are three types of ventilation to be considered:

Intermittent Local Ventilation: for bath, kitchen, and other rooms that produce odor, moisture, and contaminants.
Continuous Whole House Ventilation: that will push fresh air from outside to clear stale, polluted air from the home.
Attic and Crawlspace Ventilation: to protect attics and crawlspaces from mildew and mold buildup.

Let us help you SAVE some money and maintain your vents

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Electrical Fire in Texas.

admin — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 17:52:37 +0000

Austin, Texas has just had the worst wildfire in Texas’ history! Not only that, it has gotten national ranking for its destruction. They now believe that it was cause by electric power lines. Two people have been reported dead and over 1,500 homes have been destroyed.

Apparently the disastrous fire was caused by two separate fires. Both fires seemed to have been a result of trees falling into power lines 5 miles apart.

Officials are still looking into the fires’ sources but it points to electrical. Texas’ had also been plagued with strong winds and hot temperatures.

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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning…. A household danger!

admin — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:47:06 +0000

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Carbon monoxide a very dangerous gas. It is odorless, colorless, and non-irritant, making it hard to detect in the home. Not to mention symptoms of CO poisoning have a tendency to mimic other conditions. There are up to 500 accidental deaths in the USA caused by CO poisoning.

Where does carbon monoxide come from?

domestic heating systems
blocked flues/chimneys
inadequate ventilation in living areas
inadequate ventilation in adjoining car garages
leakage from faulty appliances and chimneys/flues.

Even though anyone can succumb to CO poisoning children, pregnant women, babies, and individuals with a heart condition have the highest risk .

What are the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning?

The commonest symptoms (with frequency of occurrence in brackets) include:

headache (90 per cent)
nausea and vomiting (50 per cent)
vertigo (50 per cent)
altering states of consciousness (30 per cent)
weakness (20 per cent).

Symptoms	Adult	Child	Infant
General	Dizziness, fatigue, weakness		Not feeling well
Neurological	Headache, drowsiness, disorientation, fits	Headache, drowsiness, fits, uncoordinated movement
Stomach/intestine	Nausea, vomiting, stomach pains	Vomiting, stomach pains, anorexia, diarrhoea	Loss of appetite
Heart	Chest pain, wheeziness, palpitations, hyperventilation	Hyperventilation

Prevention is always better than cure

The best course of action is to take steps that prevent carbon monoxide becoming a problem in the first place.

Raise the general awareness of the risks associated with carbon monoxide by communicating the relevant information to friends, family and work colleagues.
Be aware of the sources of carbon monoxide especially in domestic properties where a number of appliances could be responsible.
Get appliances professionally installed and regularly serviced to ensure they work efficiently and safely.
Ensure adequate ventilation for all fuel burning appliances.
Install monitoring devices for the early detection of excess carbon monoxide.
Recognise the early signs and symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning, particularly when more than one family or work member is affected, and seek medical advice promptly.

Carbon Monoxide. (2011) Carbon Monoxide Kills. Retrieved on September 15, 2011 from http://www.carbonmonoxidekills.com/33/carbon_monoxide_poisoning

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Broken Sewer Pipes? Your Health May be at Risk!

admin — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 16:52:50 +0000

If a sewer pipe breaks in your home, sewage is released into the open, causing unnecessary health risks for you and your family. One of the most dangerous problems involving broken or cracked sewer pipes is the release of methane gas, which can lead to gas poisoning, respiratory problems and even asphyxiation. Other problems include the release of harmful bacteria, including E. coli, salmonella, and cholera. If you suspect broken or cracked pipes in your home, call Minuteman Plumbing and Drain Services today!

As seen on http://www.ehow.com/list_6085628_health-broken-sewer-pipes-home.html

1-800-WE-CLEAR (932-5327)

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