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Mister Sparky - Ranked by Entrepreneur Magazine 2010

MISTER SPARKY AMERICA’S ON ‐ TIME ELECTRICAN® RANKED IN ENTREPRENEURMAGAZINE’S FRANCHISE 500®

Entrepreneur Magazine January 2010 Franchise 500 Edition available now on newsstands

SARASOTA, FL January 18, 2010 ‐‐ Clockwork Home Services, Inc. (Clockwork) today announced that Mister Sparky® America’s On‐time Electrician® is ranked among the nation’s top 500 franchises for 2010, according to Entrepreneur’s31st  annual “Franchise 500®.” Mister Sparky® ranked #398 on the list, which is published in the January 2010 issue of Entrepreneur.

“We're thrilled to be recognized on the Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 list, which is considered the world’s best and most comprehensive franchise ranking,” said Denise Swafford, Vice President of Innovation for Clockwork Home Services, Inc.  “We take great pride in our pursuit of excellence.  This is a significant recognition that will help propel us forward while improving the value we deliver to contractors in the home services industry.”  

Entrepreneur Magazine compiles its list based on companies’ financial strength and stability, growth rate and size of the franchise system. Other considerations include the number of years in business and length of time franchising, startup costs, low employee turnover and whether the company provided financing.

All franchisors are given the opportunity to supply pertinent information associated with their franchise offering to Entrepreneur Magazine. This data, collected from hundreds of franchisors, is placed with an independent auditor for evaluation, ensuring that no franchisor has the ability to gain an unfair advantage. When the data crunch is completed, the results are published for all potential franchise buyers to evaluate.

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Shocking Statistics: Electrical Problems Kill 900 Americans Each Year

Mister Sparky Offers Safety Tips to Help

December 16, 2009 Phoenix, Arizona – According to a study by the nation’s independent insurance agents, electrical home fires result in 900 deaths in our country each year and $1.7 billion in property damage. More than 18 million American homeowners never even check for electrical problems that could potentially save their lives.

            “When we saw these statistics, we were alarmed,” shared Christopher Maderazzo, owner of Mister Sparky. “We felt compelled to provide some simple steps that everyone can do to make their home and their family safer.” You can catch an electrical problem before it becomes serious by performing the following electrical safety checklist:

1.      Check outlets that have loose-fitting plugs that could overheat and catch fire.

2.      Put safety covers on all unused outlets that are accessible to small children.

3.      Walk around the house and touch all outlet plates. If any of them are hot to the touch or discolored, there may be a dangerous heat buildup at the connections.

4.      Never remove the third prong, the ground pin, to make it fit into a two-conductor outlet. This could lead to an electrical shock.

5.      Don’t overload your outlets. Unplug unnecessary items.

6.      Extension cords should only be used on a temporary basis. They are not intended to be permanent household wiring.

7.      Only use light bulbs that are the recommended wattage and make sure they are screwed in securely as loose bulbs can overheat.

CALL US TO FIND OUT ABOUT ALL OF THE DANGERS OF UNMAINTAINED SMOKE ALARMS.

Mister Sparky is the expert when it comes to residential electrical needs.  Please feel free to call me if you have any questions about, or need comments on, anything to do with home electricity. We would love to help in any way we can and are here to answer your questions. 

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SPECIAL REPORT:

Do you know if your electrical appliances are being shocked to death?

The lifespan of your refrigerator, water heater and new home theater may be at risk.
You may not realize it, but there’s a good chance the electrical appliances in your home are being slowly "shocked to death" by invisible electrical surges pulsating through your power line. It could be happening as you sit at your computer reading this.

Every electrical home appliance is at risk. Your TV. Stereo. Computer. Home theater. DVD player. Toaster oven. Air conditioner. Furnace. Stove. Refrigerator. Freezer. Clothes washer. Anything that’s "plugged in" inside your home.
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.
In a worst case scenario, a lightning strike as far as a mile away can send 30,000 amps of electricity surging through your home’s wiring. All it takes is one bolt of lightning to fry a house full of electronics in seconds - instant burnout! Even without a major electrical storm, there are plenty of other causes of power surge damage.
To add insult to injury, most insurance companies don’t cover this kind of loss. How much would you have to spend to replace all your appliances after a big storm? It’s a budget-wrecking experience.
You may be wondering, "What about my circuit breakers ... don’t they provide protection?" Circuit breakers do protect against fires caused by an electrical short circuits in your home ... but they don’t protect appliances against power surges.
So, what can you do to prolong the life of your appliances? Learn about "whole house" surge protection. It’s an affordable option most homeowners don’t know about.
Mister Sparky’s Whole House Surge Shield provides immediate protection for all your electrical appliances.

Call us to find out! 602-977-2759

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SPECIAL REPORT:

Who's hogging your Power?

Since you moved into your home, how many new demands have you put on the electrical supply coming into your house?

Have you added a hot tub (a major "power hog")... more electrical outlets ... or a second refrigerator?

Have you installed a larger air conditioner?

Or have you finished your basement, enlarged a room, or built on a whole new addition?

If you answered "yes" to any of these, your power panel may be in need of a major facelift.

The power panel (also known as the circuit breaker box or electrical panel) is the backbone of your home’s power supply. As you add electrical appliances and circuits, you increase the demand on this supply.

Depending on when your home was built and how much electricity you use, your power panel may need to be replaced or a sub-panel added to keep up with demand.

Don’t wait for the sizzling sound of scorched and overloaded wiring to alert you. Find out if your power panel needs a facelift. Talk to a Service Professional now. There’s no obligation.

Call us to find out! 602-977-2759

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