Bolt Electric

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Having been founded as a Spanish mission in 1718, the city of San Antonio was named after Portuguese priest Saint Anthony of Padua whose feast day is celebrated here to this day. Rich in history, San Antonio became the first chartered civil settlement in present-day Texas just 13 years after its founding. Famously known as the Alamo City for being the home of The Alamo,  San Antonio also contains four other 18th-century Spanish frontier missions.

While its history is well-preserved, the growing city of 2.3 million residents embraces its modern day technological advances – electricity included. Who isn’t thankful for that? That is why when you need power and want to be sure you have functioning electricity at the flip of a switch, one of our local electricians at Bolt Electric can help.

An electrician is a contractor hired by you or by a company to install, repair, and rebuild anything related to electricity. For example, if you needed to add a new electrical outlet or to install a ceiling fan in your living room, you would want to call an electrician. Or if you tried using your blender and your microwave at the same time and now your kitchen has no power, you’d definitely want to call an electrician.

Not all electricians are the same. You’ll find some “handyman” types who offer a great price, but may not have the tools and resources that a larger company can offer. You might hire a company to do commercial work at your commercial business, only to find out that they don’t have the correct certification for the type of work that you need to have done. Or you can find one who is certified, licensed, and insured with all the tools needed to complete the job.

At Bolt Electric, we offer electrical service for residential homes and commercial businesses alike. If you want to know how you can find licensed electricians in your area, a quick “licensed electrical contractors near me” search will bring up plenty of Google results. Just be sure to check carefully. If the electrician doesn’t have a website with their licensing info listed, chances are they don’t have the licenses and resources you need. If there is no website at all, you can call them to ask, which will take extra time and you may end up with nothing. Also, the law in Texas states that any licensed electrician must display their license number on the side panel of their service vehicle, the license should start with the letters, “TECL,” followed by a series of numbers.

There are two types of electrical service and repair:

• residential electricians
• commercial electricians

If you were to look up “electrical service and repair near me,” or “electrician near me,” the results show a large variety of companies. Residential electrical service and repair can be performed by smaller companies, even one-man or woman operations. A good residential service and repair electrician will still offer the same level of professionalism and expertise that they would offer in a commercial setting.

Commercial electrical service and repair electricians should know how to safely install the heavy duty wiring so that your store or office building gets the maximum amount of power with the least amount of hazard. And of course, they will have the proper commercial electrician tools to get the job done right.

Electricians provide electrical services in San Antonio, TX. As such, they keep the city running smoothly, from street lights to stoplights, from power lines into your home and office. In an electrically powered world, without electricians, we would be left in the dark, in the cold, and lacking many of the conveniences we live with today.

With over 30 years of experience, Bolt Electric is proud to repair and even maintain parking lot pole lighting for commercial businesses and property management companies throughout San Antonio, Texas. Nearly two million residents and business owners can count on our professional parking lot pole lighting electricians to work smart.

Parking lot lighting can be the difference between having plenty of customers, or a nearly-empty parking lot. It is the difference between the safety of your employees and visitors, or lack thereof. So, whether you own or manage a large shopping center, or even a small retail location, high-quality functional parking lot lighting is key in sustaining your business and protecting customers.

Just about every commercial property has light poles surrounding their building and in their parking lot as commercial lighting is required. To stay up to code, it would be wise to have a professional electrical contractor conduct light pole repairs and maintenance.

Our bucket trucks can reach up to 40 feet, so one of our certified electricians can properly repair your light pole quickly and effectively. No matter what the issue, all it takes is a service call to one of our specialists at Bolt Electric to solve your lighting issues, including:

Dead light bulb – We can remove and install a new light bulb in your pole light to keep your property well-lit every night.

Burned out ballasts – Used to monitor the amount of electrical current flowing through your fluorescent light bulbs, a ballast will need to be replaced every so often. On average, ballasts can last anywhere between 40,000 – 100,000 hours and are necessary for fluorescent light poles.

Faulty capacitor –Your light pole’s capacitor is used to store electrical charge and blocks direct current while allowing an alternating current to pass through your light pole’s circuit. This helps keep voltage and power flow stable. Your light poles might flicker frequently if the capacitor is not functioning.

Faulty photocells – If you notice that your light poles are flickering or turning on during the day, a faulty photocell may be the reason why. Photocells monitor how much light is present, which keeps your outdoor post lights off during the daytime and turn them on at night.

Let our friendly and knowledgeable team of electricians diagnose and repair your parking lot light pole, or any other lighting issues you may have, so you can have one less thing to worry about while you operate your commercial property. Don’t delay in calling us today to request service and repair.

We install LED lighting too! If you haven’t upgraded to LED lighting yet, which is one of the most energy efficient lighting options available, the switch to LED lighting could save you a decent amount of money on your utility bill. Did you know that since LED lights are more efficient, you get the same amount of light with roughly a quarter of the energy! You will see lower energy consumption on Day 1 of your switch.

From a commercial business standpoint, LED lighting can also save you in many other ways. They require less maintenance than other forms of lighting, LED lighting can lead to higher sales through better staging, and could improve safety and productivity in your office. Who knew that lighting could have such a big impact on daily life? Up to 60% instant rebate is available on some projects.That is definitely worth considering!

• Save up to 75% on energy bills
• Lower maintenance costs
• Longer lifespans lead to fewer replacements
• Increased safety from fewer blows

When you’re looking for an electrician, if they recommend LED lighting, that is a really good sign they are looking out for your best interest. You should also look out for online reviews from previous customers, look for examples of their work and then check to be sure they are licensed in Texas. There are few things more dangerous or inconvenient than a bad wiring job, so avoid fires and power outages by choosing the best quality of service.

Frequently Asked Questions for Electricians

1. Why should I hire an electrician?

The main reason you should hire a professional electrician is for your safety, your family’s safety, and the safety of your home. Because working with electricity can be extremely dangerous without the right expertise, safety training, and equipment, hiring an electrician is very important.

1. How do you know if a house needs the service panels updated/ replaced?

If you notice any of the following, an electrician may need to replace/ update your panel service:

• Frequently blown fuses or tripped breakers
• Outdated or discontinued panels: Federal Pacific/Zinsco/Knob and Tube
• Dimming or flickering lights when a major appliance turns on
• Blackened or burned spots on the breaker box
• Overheating appliances

1. How do electricians check wiring?

Your local electrical professional will look for the following:

• Track circuit breaker trips
• Look out for and listen for flickering, buzzing or dimming lights
• Look out for chewed wiring
• Search for scorching and smoke
• Feel for warm or vibrating wall outlets
• Smell for burning and strange odors

1. How do I choose a good electrician?

When choosing an electrician, below are the top things to look out for:

• License and Insurance – This may be the most important factor to consider when choosing an electrician.
• Qualifications and Experience
• Customer Service – Are they good with communication and professional? That’s a big deal.
• Affordability – We know all costs involved with maintaining a home or office so this is key.

1. What questions should I ask an electrician?

When hiring an electrician, be sure to do your due diligence by asking the contractor some of the questions below:

• Are you licensed, bonded and insured?
• How many years of experience do you have?
• Who’s executing the work?
• Do you offer a warranty?

At Bolt Electric, we proudly offer a wide range of services including both commercial and residential electrical service and repair. We are fully certified, licensed, and insured to perform electrical work in the state of Texas. We are highly rated on Google by our satisfied customers in the San Antonio area, and we are well-known in the area as one of the top all-around electricians. If you need electrical service or repair in San Antonio, Texas, call us at (210) 545-BOLT (2658) or email us at [email protected]!

As the seventh-most populous city in the nation, and the second-most populous city in Texas, San Antonio boasts many notable attractions including the Tower of the Americas, a 750-foot observation tower-restaurant located in the Hemisfair district on the southeastern portion of Downtown San Antonio. It is the tallest building in San Antonio, and it is the 27th-tallest building in Texas. Also worth a visit is the AT&T Center for a San Antonio Spurs game as it is home to the five-time NBA champions. Another event not to be missed is the annual San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, one of the largest of these types of events in the country. It really is no wonder that San Antonio hosts over 32 million visitors every year. Come see us!

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Bolt Electric
13106 Lookout Way
San Antonio, TX 78233
(210) 545-2658
https://www.boltelectricsa.com