A new year brings resolutions. Many times these resolutions are tied to our health or financial security. Did you know your building’s electrical health can not only be critical in keeping your tenants safe, and also improve your bottom line?
Our top 10 ways improving your electric can improve the health and wealth of your property and tenants:
- Surge Protectors: Safety first. Preventing an electrical surge from destroying televisions and computers is just smart. A simple install that pays dividends, surge protection installation comes in many options which could be a solution for your property.
- GFCI Outlets: Mandatory in kitchens and baths which have moisture, GFCI outlets protects your tenants from electrocution. Make sure yours are working properly and perform regular inspections.
- Smoke Detectors: Mandatory outside of every bedroom and in common areas, smoke detectors are the safest bet of surviving a fire. New 10 year smoke detectors are also required by Maryland Law. Make sure you are compliant and perform regular inspections.
- Updated LED Lighting: There has never been a better time to go LED. With BGE Smart Energy Savers incentives, products and installations can be deeply discounted.
- Energy Efficient Appliances: Saving tenants hundreds of dollars per year, energy efficient appliances can make your property more attractive to potential tenants. With recycling rebates for refrigerators and other appliances, upgrades may be less costly than you think.
- Motion Detectors/Daylight Sensors: Why pay for lighting when no one is in common areas, bathrooms or hallways? If you have not installed motion sensors to regulate your lighting now is the time.
- Landscape Lighting: It’s what on the outside that counts in this case. A well lit property in the dark season of winter can improve the appearance and curb appeal of your property. Know that LED lighting lasts longer than incandescent bulbs too, which means less time changing those lights.
- Security Lighting: Important more than ever in parking areas and outdoors, this is paramount for the safety of tenants. Whether perceived or a real security help, lighting makes everyone more comfortable coming back home alone.
- Standby Generators: Winter storms can pack a punch and the last thing you need is for your property to be without power. Installing standby generators can ensure no one will be without heat in these cold winter months.
- EV Charging Stations: As more and more people are driving electric cars, an EV Charging station is almost mandatory in many living facilities for convenience. Installing one or several in your parking areas are a big draw for tenants.