Chapple Electric Blog
Do's & Don'ts of Using an Electric Blanket
Feb 11, 2026
One of the more popular warming methods, and more antiquated, is the electric blanket. Our electricians have come up with a list of Do's and Don'ts for you to stay safe!! What You Should Do Do examine your blanket thoroughly every time before use. Be mindful of any areas that look burnt or worn by wiring. Do read the manufacturer’s manual completely. Do keep heat levels within manufacturer specifications. Do turn off the blanket when not in use. Do use new and up-to-date electric blankets. If you own a blanket that is more than ten year... Read more...Fall In Love With Your Carbon Monoxide Detector
Feb 11, 2026
This Valentine's Day give your family a gift that can save their life!! Make safety a priority this Valentine's Day and fall in love with taking care of and understanding how your Carbon Monoxide Detector works! Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, tasteless, invisible and poisonous gas produced by any fuel-burning device like stoves, furnaces, gas ranges or grills. Exposure to carbon monoxide gas can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning. A carbon monoxide alarm alerts you to elevated CO levels in your home, providing you and your family with an early warning to help you safely escape t... Read more...Severe Weather:What you Need to Know
Jan 30, 2026
IT'S NOT IF....IT'S WHEN. Winter is here and winter storms are inevitable -when they meet our outdated electric power infrastructure, the result is often widespread power outages. The time to prepare is before severe weather hits. It’s not a question of ‘if’ but ‘when’ the next storm hits-will you and your loved ones be ready? And what do you need to do to better prepare at home, work, school, and on the road? Winter weather preparedness consists of THREE SIMPLE STEPS: 1.PREPARE YOUR HOME AND FAMILY FOR SEVERE WEATHER Make ... Read more...Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention
Jan 22, 2026
As temperature continue to drop and winter is in full effect, remember to check the batteries in your carbon monoxide (CO) detector. If you don’t have a battery-powered or battery back-up CO alarm, now is a great time to buy one. More than 400 people die each year in the United States from unintentional, non-fire related CO poisoning. CO is found in fumes produced by furnaces, vehicles, generators, stoves, lanterns, gas ranges, or burning charcoal or wood. CO from these sources can build up in enclosed or partially enclosed spaces. People and animals in these spaces can be poisone... Read more...Electrical Safety Tips For This Winter Season
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Jan 22, 2026
As the temperature drops, Chapple Electric's expert electrical team wants you and your family to stay safe this winter by following these tips. Keep Flammable Items Away From Heat Sources Seek to remove any flammable items from around your heat source. Establish a 3-foot perimeter around any heat source such as a space heater, fireplace, wood stove, or other heating device. A three-foot perimeter surrounding the heat source can serve to prevent injuries to children and pets in the home as well. Never Leave Heaters Unattended Turn portable h... Read more...Fire Safety Checklist
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Jan 09, 2026
Everyone in your family has a role to play in your home’s fire safety. Most importantly, kids should be familiar with how smoke detectors sound and what your home fire escape plan is. The checklists below can help prepare you and your family. PARENTS' CHECKLIST Are the batteries working in all your smoke alarms? Does your home have interconnected smoke alarms (when one sounds, they all sound)? Do you test the batteries in the smoke alarms at least once a month? Does your family have a home fire escape plan that includes two ways out of each room? Does your entire fami... Read more...How To Test A Smoke Detector
Jan 09, 2026
Installing a smoke detector is an inexpensive way to protect you and your loved ones from getting caught in a dangerous situation. It is important to remember, though, that smoke detectors can only help you if they are functioning properly. If not maintained properly, your smoke detector could fail you when you need it most. Performing a Safety Test Step 1 Warn family members. Unless you are trying to conduct a fire drill, you should let everyone in the home know that you will be testing the smoke detector so that they will not feel frightened when t... Read more...Upgrade Your Electrical Panel Before You Plug in Decorations
Dec 04, 2025
Ready to decorate your yard Griswold style? Before any Lampoon-like disasters, you may want to reconsider upgrading your breaker box. A most wonderful time of the year for house fires, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), each holiday season an average of 150 homes are burned, 8 people killed, and 14 injured due to incorrect use of holiday lights. Before you deck the halls – deck your wall with a new electrical panel All those lights covering your roof, windows, trees and bushes might not seem as powerful as your jumbo-size snow blower, but multiplied by ea... Read more...Tips for Preventing Circuit Overload
Oct 31, 2025
Fall is winding down and winter is upon us and this means alot of overload on our house. Overloading your electrical circuits can damage your appliances, cause power outages or even a fire. Here are a few things to consider to prevent overloading your circuits. What Is an Overload? An overload is when you have too many things running on one circuit. More specifically, it is when the electrical demand on the circuit is more than it is designed to provide. In your kitchen, this may only occur when you have guests over. You might be plugging in multiple appliances such as crock pots, ro... Read more...Parking Lot Lighting: What You Need to Know
Oct 16, 2025
Although a well-lit parking lot is essential for a good business, many companies neglect to think about their parking lot lighting. But just like a clean, organized interior, the exterior of your building reflects the company and its values. You want customers, employees, and associates to view your building as a warm, inviting place. When the parking lot is barely lit, it lowers the customers’ confidence in the business and lowers the number of customers visiting at night, which will impact your weekly sales. You also need to consider that just one incident of theft, harassment, o... Read more...Tricks, Treats & Safety Make Halloween a Scream!
Oct 07, 2025
As Halloween approaches, you should take the time to evaluate the safety of your indoor decorations and elaborate outdoor displays in order to help prevent fires and accidents from happening. The following collection of Halloween safety tips is offered by our electricians in the hopes of helping you keep your family safe this year. Choose Costumes and Decorations Wisely Look for decorations, costumes, and accessories that are labeled flame-retardant and/or flame-resistant. Non-combustible materials will keep your family and visitors safe and secure because they are designed to minimize the r... Read more...Shocking Electrical Tips
Oct 07, 2025
Electrical Fire Prevention: Be prepared. Stay safe. Electrical fires were one of the leading causes of fire-related deaths in the past five years. However, simple safety tips and regular home maintenance can reduce the risk of electrical fires, keeping you and your family safe. Prevent Electrical Fires at Home: The Basics You can help prevent electrical fires at home simply by using your home’s electrical system properly. Look around for electrical hazards in your home and correct them. Certain items can expose you and your family to the risk of fire, ... Read more...Power Strips vs Surge Protection
Sep 23, 2025
Think that power strip offers one-size-fits-all protection? Nope. Picking up the cheapest, 5-star-rated power strip from Amazon probably won't get the job done when it comes to surge protection. Each power strip style is intended for specific use. Power Strips vs Surge Protectors Many homeowners mistakenly assume any power strip they purchase will include surge protection. This is not always the case. A power strip is merely a block of electrical outlets used to distribute power to multiple devices, some offer surge protection, but many others, especially the inexpensive on... Read more...About Chapple Electric
Chapple Electric LLC is a second generation, family owned company that was started in 1978 by our founder, Charles Chapple. What started out as a small 2 man operation doing residential electrical repairs has now become a large commercial, residential and industrial electrical contracting company, which operates with several crews across the state of Michigan. From the very beginning, complete customer satisfaction has been the cornerstone of our success and longevity.Chapple Electric is one of Michigan's most trusted names in electrical repairs, installation and upgrades. Since 1978, we have been committed to excellence in design, workmanship, competitive pricing and customer service.
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Why Choose Chapple Electric?
At Chapple Electric, we know that the electrical system is the lifeblood of any structure. How that system functions can either enhance or hamper the comfort and productivity of its occupants. In order for the electrical system to function properly, it must be designed and tailored to the owner's needs and usage, correctly installed and be backed by a service team available 24 hours a day 7 days a week.To ensure this happens, you need to work with a company that's on top of the trade. One that knows electrical systems inside and out, and is in step with all the current codes and standards for the profession as well as the latest in technological and product advances. A company that has the professional staff and experience to design, build, deliver, install and maintain a system that's done right. Read More
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