Smith Electric

03/20/2026

Eid Mubarak! Wishing you and your family a joyous, peaceful, and blessed Eid-ul-Fitr 2026."

02/18/2026

Ramadan Mubarak to our community!

02/17/2026

02/08/2022

What types of light bulbs can be recycled?

Homeowners and small businesses can recycle up to 10 compact fluorescent lights, fluorescent tubes up to 8 feet long, or High Intensity Discharge (HID) lights each day.

Go to www.lightrecycle.org to find a location near you.

Not all locations accept all types of lights. If the lights are broken, they must be placed in a plastic bag before being recycled.

Why should I be concerned about mercury lights?

When broken, mercury lights release toxic mercury to the air, which accumulates in the environment. When a mercury-containing light bulb breaks, some of the mercury is immediately released to the air. The health impacts from mercury exposure are explained on the Department of Health mercury page.

Environmental handling charge

The LightRecycle program is paid for with an environmental handling charge on each new mercury-containing light sold. The charge, currently 95 cents per bulb, helps to ensure that these lights are recycled or properly disposed of at the end of their useful lives.

About LightRecycle Washington

LightRecycle Washington is the recycling program for fluorescents and other mercury-containing lights. LightRecycle Washington is run by PCA Product Stewardship Inc., a nonprofit organization chosen by light manufacturers to manage their responsibilities under Washington's mercury-containing lights product stewardship program.

Cleaning up a broken CFL
See the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's information on cleaning up broken fluorescent.

12/25/2021

Cheers to the New Year! Wishing you a Happy Holiday season. We appreciate your business and wish you the best in the coming year.

12/20/2021

Tis the season and celebrate safely!

12/20/2021

Holiday Safety Tips to keep your home safe this holiday season.

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🎄🔌Inspect all electrical decorations for damage before use. If you notice cracked or damaged sockets, loose or bare wires, and loose connections, do not attempt to use these as they are hazardous and may cause a serious shock or start a fire.

💡Tip: LED lights are the best. Not only will they use up to much less power, but they run cooler, are less of a fire hazard and are long-lasting.Most of us use extension cords when decorating for the holidays.

🔌Do you know if your extension cords are properly rated for their intended use? According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, faulty extension cords cause 3,300 residential fires each year, resulting in 50 deaths and 270 injuries.

🔥 Do not overload electrical outlets. Overloaded electrical outlets are the number one cause of electrical fires during the holiday season.

🔌Avoid overloading outlets and plugging high wattage appliances into one outlet. Never connect more than three strings of incandescent lights at a time. More than three strands can blow a fuse, and is also high risk to cause a fire because the wires overheat.

💧Water your tree. Dry trees are a fire hazard!Protect cords from damage. To avoid shock or fire hazards, cords should never be pinched by furniture, forced into small spaces such as doors or windows, placed under rugs, or attached by nails or staples.

🔥Turn off, unplug, all decorations and extinguish all candles before going to sleep or leaving your home. Keep candles away from anything flammable – especially a Christmas tree. Also pay attention to what is above candles; the hottest place is right above a candle. Paper, cardboard, synthetic fabrics and decorations can all easily catch fire.

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11/04/2021

May millions of lamps illuminate your life with endless joy, prosperity, health and wealth forever. Wishing you and your family a very happy and safe Diwali!

09/29/2021

Do you have a home office or work from home? Follow these electrical safety tips to keep you and your home safe from electrical hazards.

Avoid overloading outlets

Unplug appliances when not in use to save energy and minimize the risk of shock or fire

Regularly inspect electrical cords and extension cords for damage

Extension cords should only be used on a temporary basis

Never plug a space heater or fan into an extension cord or power strip

Never run cords under rugs / carpets, doors, or windows

Plug in smartly. Make sure cords do not become tripping hazards

Keep papers and other potential combustibles at least three feet away from space heaters and other heat sources

Make sure you use proper wattage for lamps / lighting

Make sure your home has smoke alarms. Test them monthly, change batteries yearly, and replace the unit every 10 years

Wherever you work, it's always important to be safe.

01/13/2021

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12/18/2020

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