As a Minneapolis, MN homeowner, wouldn't it be nice to know if your home has any defects or safety hazards? Things of importance to look for include the presence of Aluminum wiring, proper GFCI & Smoke/C0 protection, proper grounding or the possibility of water leaking into service parts. The two of these that are most critical, dangerous and expensive are the Aluminum wiring and water leaking into the main service. If you are just moving into a home you purchased, there are some things you can do to be sure your new homes electrical system is safe.
If you have power out in one specific area or your entire home, RELAX. Most of the time the problem seems worse than it is, however, there's still a possibility that it could still be serious, so you should call a licensed electrical contractor right away. At Electric Today, our expert electricians deal with all types of electrical problems in homes just like yours everyday. What seems likea "Big" problem to the typical homeowner, can be an easy solution for a trained journeyman electrician. Unlike most company's, our technicians receive ongoing technical and customer service training and specialize in assessing, explaining and repairing household electrical problems in a safe, efficient manner.
Landscape lighting will add ambiance and value to your Twin Cities property. Inexpensive landscape lighting can installed by the do-it-yourselfer using stand-alone solar light fixtures. These fixtures contain photovoltaic cells that turn the lights on at dusk and off at dawn. They also include batteries for storage. They require minimal maintenance and the amount of light they put out is limited by the amount of sunlight available. More reliable landscape lights require hard-wiring with low-voltage cable and are connected to your homes electrical system via a low-voltage transformer.
It is far less expensive to invest a small amount in whole-house surge protection, than to replace costly appliances! The vast majority of homes have expensive electronic equipment such as: Entertainment Equipment, Hot Tubs, Computers, Televisions, Ranges, Dryers, A/C Units, Refrigerators and more. The combined value of these items can easily add up to several thousands of dollars, and every one of them are vulnerable to power surges. You see, all of the items we've listed have sensitive electronic circuit boards that are highly susceptible to damage from voltage variations.