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Can’t Afford the Electrical Work on Your Home in Minneapolis? No Problem.

Wednesday, April 25th, 2012

While it is always best to avoid debt, there are some repairs that need to be made that really can’t wait until the homeowner has the cash in hand. Repairing electrical problems is one of those circumstances. There are times when a serious issue rises with the electrical panel, or someone is doing some remodeling and it is discovered that their wiring needs to be upgraded, or maybe a homeowner just wants to upgrade their electrical panel to allow for more demands.

There are a few reasons why people put off taking care of electrical issues, but the most common one is the costs involved. Ask yourself, would you take care of some electrical issues if you had the money to do so easily? If the answer to this question is ‘yes’, then now is the time to take a closer look. When you do business with Edison Electric Contractors in Minneapolis, we do everything we can to make electrical repairs easy and affordable. We submit your application for credit to the Certified Contractors Network, where your answer will come directly back to you typically within 15- 20 minutes. They will be able to offer you 100% financing on all your electrical repairs, up to $45,000, with no interest or payments due for up to 18 months. This approval is good for 120 days from the time it is granted. All your information is held in strict confidence between you and the bank, so we will not have any knowledge of your personal finances, and you won’t have to address the billing because we will bill the bank directly.

If you need electrical repairs, but are not sure of the costs involved, we will make sure that you get what you need with the terms you want. We also accept Visa, Master Card, Discover, and of course, cash.

So don’t put off what you know you need, Edison Electric in Minneapolis will give you the best of both worlds; first rate electrical contracting and the means to pay for it. 612-385-7864

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Our Electricians are in High Demand in Fridley Minnesota

Wednesday, April 25th, 2012

With all the extreme weather we have had this season, some people are experiencing more electrical surges than they have in the past. The chilling temperatures can cause the heater to kick on and off more often than it normally would, and this can play havoc with the electrical draw. If your heat should fail, don’t’ worry- you should know that you have a friend in our Fridley MN Electricians; and they can call us with questions and concerns; 24/7.

No matter what electrical concerns our clients have, we are ready to help them address the unique patterns they experience with each passing season. Many are surprised to learn how much impact a few simple changes can make to their overall health and comfort. Just adding a ceiling fan to a vaulted ceiling will help circulate the warm air that rises to the ceiling, making their larger spaces much more uniform in temperature. Not only does this make the living space more comfortable, but it will help keep the heater from turning on and off so frequently.

Another simple addition to their home is to add a whole house surge protector.  Surge protectors will help prevent surges that can damage some of the fine, electrical equipment found in most of today’s homes. Our surge protectors come with a guarantee to reimburse the homeowner against any damage that occurs after a surge protector has been installed, so home owners can rest assured that their home is in good hands. If all this sounds expensive, we can help by offering 100% financing, with no payments or interest for up to 18 months. Visa, MC, and Discover are also accepted.

So if you need electrical services in the Minneapolis, St. Paul metro, don’t wait, give us a call and find out what we can do for you. 612-385-7864

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Adding and Upgrading your Home Electric Systems | Electric Panels, Wiring, Amps

Wednesday, April 25th, 2012

Repairing an old furnace can be a real challenge. After years of use, many homeowners come to find out that there comes a time to just cut it loose, and buy a new one. This alone can be a real expense to most people, so they will typically want to just get the furnace and nothing else. However, what many heating and AC men don’t always realize is that older furnaces typically come with older wiring. What supported that furnace over the last several years may not support today’s newer energy efficient appliances of today.

For this reason it is always a good idea to have a professional Twin City Residential Electrician come in and make sure the electric panel  is able to support any new appliances that homeowners might be installing in their home.

Often times these upgrades are little more than raising the amps on a breaker, and fishing a higher quality line to the new heat/ AC unit. Considering the changes a new air conditioning system will make in their home overall, this small improvement costs little to nothing, but comes with big payoffs. Improper wiring is reason enough to void the warranty, on both the new appliance, as well as the homeowners insurance. Many people will trust the air conditioning technician to advise them on these things, but sadly they are not always thinking along these lines.

So if you are considering new appliances this year, be sure to give Edison Electric a call just to make sure that your home can handle these kinds of upgrades. We offer 24 hour electrical repair service, along with a extended warranty on all our labor. Let us show you just how efficient your home can really be.

Our licensed and insured team of professionals is ready to serve you in a timely and efficient manner so you can be sure that you are making all the right decisions. 612-385-7864

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Older Wires Should Be Checked After Water Damage

Tuesday, April 24th, 2012

There was a piece of news recently about a local home that had a small fire in the attic that was quickly put out by the local fire department. The damage was minimal, nobody was hurt, and the local Station 12 was praised for their fast and efficient work.

Unfortunately, what the rest of the community didn’t stop to think was how the electrical system survived all of this drama. While the fire hoses were busy flooding the attic, all that water drained down through the house and soaked the plugs, switches and older cloth wiring such that it was made a fire hazard as well. Once the electricity was turned back on, and the family moved back in, this old wiring was a hot bed of potential disaster. Sure enough the house caught on fire again, but the homeowners were not so lucky this time. While nobody was hurt, the whole house was lost and their new remodel was for naught.

Many people don’t understand that when an insurance company comes in to repair something, they are not contractors, and rarely understand how things work together. They are trying to pay a claim with as little out of pocket as they can. Because of this, if a property owner has had some damage that needs to be corrected, and it involves the insurance companies, the property owner needs to make sure that all systems in the building are being checked, not just the obvious ones. These older wires should have been checked while the drywall was down, but nobody thought to bring in an electrician in the basement and main floor, since it was the attic that started the fire.

Accidents like this can happen at any time, we know because we get calls 24/7 to come help fix them. Edison Electrical Contractors in Minneapolis is a full service, emergency electric company that specializes in 24 hour service. Our neighbors know that we are there for them at any time of day or night. Our expert electricians know what to look for after some accident has happened, and can anticipate problems  based on the history of the house, so if there are some unanswered questions that you have about your home, give us a call for a safety inspection, and make sure there are no surprises waiting for you. 612-385-7864

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Air Conditioning In Minnetonka Expected to Tap Limits

Tuesday, April 24th, 2012

This summer in Minnetonka started off cool, and kind of wet. Cool temperatures are always welcome around here, but the wet factor changes things considerably. But, the heat and humidity  has sure come on strong over theses last few weeks. The humidity in the air is what makes hot weather so uncomfortable. Only by removing the humidity will the house benefit from air conditioning, and this takes a lot of energy.

During the “dog days of summer” of summer, everyone in Minnetonka has their air conditioning systems running full speed;  24/7, and this can place a pretty high demand on the local power companies. While we have all become accustomed to full time power, the chances of it being turned off for brief periods of time are very real, and something we should all expect once in a while. How nice it would be to be prepared for just such an occasion with a backup generator.

Standby generators have come a long way over the years, and can be designed to fit any lifestyle.   Automatic standby generators units  automatically kick in whenever there is any interruption in electricity, and then switch back to the local power company when electricity is restored, and you won’t even know it has taken place.  If your out of town and your power goes out during a thunderstorm you can rest assured that crucial loads like your sump pump will still have power.

It may not sound like much now, but what happens when your car is locked inside your garage; or you can’t get online because your router is turned off. Sure, power outages typically don’t last too long, but why do they have to last at all?

Keep your house cool and functional all year long, independently of what your community is doing. Consider installing a backup generator as one of those necessary household appliances, just as important as your water pump, the furnace, and your air conditioner. Edison Electric will be glad to help you find the right one.   612-385-7864

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Chanhassen Emergency and Troubleshooting Electrical Service

Tuesday, April 24th, 2012

Even when you live in a great community like Chanhassen, MN, it can be a challenge to find a good emergency electrician when you need one most. Edison Electric is ready when you have an electrical emergency that needs trouble shooting. Before an electrician can fix something during an emergency call, they first have to isolate the problem, and this takes experience. Analyzing the behavior of a faulty circuit is something that is not always learned from a book, but it is a gathered knowledge that comes from years in the field, working with thousands of faulty circuits, and seeing firsthand the kind of things that can go wrong.

Great troubleshooting and experience go hand in hand, so finding a great emergency electrician means you really need one with a lot of field experience. While burn marks and overloading can be easy to spot, intermittent problems caused by a high resistance connection can be much more difficult to discover. Only by systematically testing a circuit will a good electrician be able to find and correct the real problem.  Good troubleshooters know they must be very thorough if they are going to do the job right, but experience is the biggest factor.

Using an established, local Minneapolis electric company will also have some perks that you may not get somewhere else. Since we work in the area routinely, we have a familiar understanding of the kinds of things that can go wrong, and this all adds up to excellent service, in a very timely manner. If you find that you need emergency electrical repair, and don’t know where to start, keep our number in your speed dial. We are always here when you need us; we are Edison Electric Contractors, serving the Twin Cities area all year long. 612-385-7864

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