Being professional electricians, we will often come to a job to reapiar what somebody else has already “fixed”. Folks need to be careful about tapping into a circuit and adding plugs and switches without doing any harm.  With the economy the way it is, many people are opting to stay in their homes and remodel them, rather than go out and buy a new one.

Along with this thinking, our electrical team has seen a big increase in remodeling jobs. Remodeling is much different from new construction, as remodelers need to work in and around existing structures, and keep their work space clean at the end of each day; this is not the case with new construction.

We see many overloaded  circuits which causes issues in the rest of the home. Only by testing and loading a circuit properly will you be sure that your home is safe and functional no matter what kind of electrical draw is placed on it.

This is often seen in dimmer switches that homeowners have retro-fit after living there for a while. Dimmers act as a rheostat that will limit the voltage to the light fixture. When turned down, these dimmers can become very warm to the touch. This can be a sign that you will need an electrician to come out and determine a better alternative. At Edison Electric in Minneapolis, we will be able to come out and test the circuit, and determine if it needs repair, or if that particular dimmer in not the best product for this application. Correcting issues like these are simple, cost effective, and will protect you from any mishaps that could easily come from this scenario.

If you are not too sure about what condition your home’s electric is in, give our Minneapolis Electricians a call so we can find out for you. We offer 24-hour service calls, and are glad to take care of our friends and neighbors no matter what electric needs they may have.  612-385-7864.