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A Guide to Replacing Knob and Tube Wiring

If you live in an older home built before the 1950s, there’s a good chance your electrical system still relies on knob and tube wiring. While this early electrical system was innovative for its time, it poses significant safety risks and practical limitations that make knob and tube wiring replacement essential. What Is Knob and […]

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Common Electrical Code Violations Found During Home Inspections

Common Electrical Code Violations We Find in Iowa Homes (and How to Spot Them) The National Electrical Code sets the safety standards for electrical wiring and equipment installation nationwide. While NEC standards and enforcement only apply to new home construction, all homeowners can benefit from learning the potential code violations and how they impact potential […]

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How to Reset a GFCI Outlet

You’ve probably noticed that some rooms, like the bathroom, garage, or kitchen, have slightly different outlets than other rooms in your house. These outlets feature the buttons “TEST” and “RESET” and are known as Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) outlets. What Are GFCI Outlets? The main purpose of GFCI outlets is to prevent shocks. The […]

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An Iowa Homeowner’s Guide to Child Electrical Safety

A proactive approach to home electrical safety can help protect your family and resolve potential electrical concerns in line with the latest guidelines. If you have young children in your home or are expecting to host upcoming events with young relatives in the coming months, now is the time to explore the latest residential electrical […]

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Replacing FPE Electrical Panels

Federal Pacific Electric (FPE) Stab-Lok panels are a safety hazard, and you should replace them as soon as possible, according to the United States Consumer Products Safety Division. Electrical fire investigators across the United States link FPE panels to over 2800 fires annually. Within this latest electrical service guide, we’ll explore why FPE electrical panels […]

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When to Call an Emergency Electrician 24 hours Availability

Electrical emergencies at home pose an immediate danger to your family Working with a local electrician, you can learn the signs of an urgent problem and prevent potential injuries and equipment damage. Our emergency electricians have decades of experience responding in minutes to emergencies throughout Central and Eastern Iowa. Within this latest post, we’ll guide […]

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