Practical electrical advice, safety tips, and updates from the licensed electricians at Harrison Electric.
Winter in Minnesota can wreak havoc on your electrical systems. But you can prepare your wiring and other components by hiring a Harrison Electric technician to come out and perform a complete inspection on your home as well as make the necessary upgrades. Below is shortlist of repairs and upgrades that we can make to ensure your home is weather-proof.
Most homeowners in Minnesota rarely think about residential city and state building codes. They’re usually faced with this reality, however, when trying to sell a home or when a disaster such as a fire occurs. Harrison Electric is a certified and Minnesota-licensed electrical contractor that has the training and knowledge to help you bring your home up to code and keep you from incurring stiff fines or, worse, suffering from a fire or other disaster. Below is a summary of how we can help you ensure that your home is code-compliant.
Some types of electrical wiring should no longer be used. There are several reasons for this, but it mainly comes down to two: efficiency and safety. If the wiring in the home is no longer efficient, then you may see an increase in your energy bill each month. If the wiring is no longer safe, then you could be looking a fire that will bring your building to the ground. The question, then, is what type of wiring are no longer safe for your home? To answer the question, let’s find out more below.
Since the electrical wiring in your home is (or should be) hidden behind drywall and insulation, it’s not always easy to tell if there is a weak component in the system that could cause a fire. So if you can’t see the problems, then how do you know they are there? Below are five ways you can tell if there is an electrical problem, and what you should do about it.
Electricity is an odd medium to work with, and you can trust experienced electricians have seen electricity do strange things at times. However, when contained to a professional coded system, electricity behaves as expected and, quite frankly, powers the nation. Outside of inventions and creative uses of electric power, there is a standardized, safe means of using electricity according to code, and such systems do require occasional maintenance, repairs, and upgrades in order to continue to function as a safe and useful aspect of your home.
At Harrison Electric we pride ourselves on providing you a one stop shop for all electrical services. We provide a variety of services from installing all of your new home's electrical and lighting to updating old homes electrical to help them meet current codes and city standards. Below we’ve highlighted our top services that you may be needed now or in the future!
At Harrison Electric we believe that the right lighting can dramatically improve your home. From recessed lighting to grand chandeliers you have the ability to completely transform your home with beautiful fixtures. You can also increase the value of your home as well as improve your enjoyment of it. Here are a few lighting upgrades to consider:
In today’s world electricity is often taken for granted. If your power provider has a failure, you understand you may have to go a few hours without electricity. When the failure happens to be on your end of the line, it's your responsibility and up to you to handle, whether out of pocket or through an insurance company. There are some common problems you may have to address as a homeowner which you may or may not be familiar with.
Older homes often come with a certain charm that makes one feel as if they are taken back in time to a simpler life. Many people dream to live in an older home, but they often don’t think of the work that may have to go into acquiring one. Many older homes may need upgrades to meet today's building codes and may need to be updated to meet today's standards of lifestyle and electric compatibility with modern electronic devices. Check out a few of the items you may need to think about before purchasing an older home!