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What is St.Paul’s 80-1 ordinance?

Wednesday, April 25th, 2012

City officials in St. Paul have a mandated property maintenance code which applies to contractors and homeowners involved in working on residential property in St.Paul.  When Edison Electric brings your electric service up to code you will also need to adhere to the requirements in Ordinance 80-1. This law adds safety and ensures electrical practicality in the older homes across the great city of St.Paul.

Here are some of the electrical highlights from Ordinance 80-1 property maintenance code.  This is not a complete list or a complete interpretation of 80-1, just some of the basic points are included. Please verify 80-1 with your local St.Paul authorities having jurisdictions before beginning any remodel projects large or small :

  1. The minimum service for a single family unit will be 100 amp; 240 volts.
  2. No circuit extensions or new circuits can be added to an existing 30 amp service.
  3. Every room up to 120 sq ft shall have at least 2 outlets. Any added outlets shall be AFCI protected where so required in the code.
  4.  Kitchens must have at least 3 outlets, with at least 1 being a 20 amp circuit
  5. New outlets added for the kitchen counter must be a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) type
  6. Every hall, water closet compartment, bathroom,laundry room and furnace room must have at least 1 light fixture, including all exterior exits/ entrances
  7. Each bathroom will have at least 1 light, and 1 GFI plug. If the existing plug is not GFI, it needs to be replaced; and
    it needs to be next to the sink.
  8. If a bathroom is added or gutted as part of a remodel, a 20 ampere circuit will be required.
  9. There must a dedicated 20 amp circuit to service the laundry area, and at least one receptacle which may need AFCI or GFCI protection
  10. One lighting outlet is required for each 200 square feet of floor space
  11. At least one of the required basement lighting outlets shall be switched from the head of the stairs
  12. Any new outlet (receptacle) installed in an unfinished basement must be a GFCI-type
  13. All single-family dwellings shall have a hard-wired (120 volt electrical, not battery) battery backup smoke
    detector near the bedrooms.  Call for details.
  14. All metal light fixtures near grounded surfaces must be grounded, call for details.

So if you are a remodeler, or a new homeowner, make sure you are working with an electrician who knows the law. It would be a shame to finish all your work, only to find out that you can’t resell the property, because it is not up to code. This is not just a law, it is a good idea. Edison Electric can show you how to comply without spending a fortune. 612-385-7864

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New Smoke Detectors in St Paul and Minneapolis Help Preserve the City

Wednesday, April 25th, 2012

Installing smoke detectors is one of the top electrical services we are seeing among St. Paul and Minneapolis, MN electricians these days. They are one of those items that you rarely think about, but when you need them, they are vital to have in
place.

There are several varieties, designed for all types of budgets and needs. The easiest smoke detector to install is the independent battery operated ones that are routinely installed in a central part of the house. Those detectors are defintiely better than nothing, but if your house is larger, they are not likely to do the kind of job you are expecting. Larger homes need to warn everyone in the house, so a hardwired smoke detector system is better suited. They have a battery backup, but are basically hardwired to the homes electrical system, so that if one goes off, they all go off- effectively alerting everyone inside the home.

The next level of protection is a smoke detector/ security system that will also alert the local fire department, and/or the police station in case you are not home. These are a bit more complicated to install, but they provide the very best in protection against the threats against your person and property.

When you consider all the chemicals used to build today’s homes, you can’t help but wonder if they aren’t finding their way into our daily water and air. Adhesives used to attach carpets, fire retardant chemicals to protect wood and drywall, eventually some of these odorless and colorless chemicals will slowly dissipate into the air. For this reason, there are new lines of smoke detectors that will come with a chemical reader that can also detect unnoticeable chemicals as well. With all the remodeling going on within the city these days, the best St. Paul and Minneapolis electricians are keeping up with the times by using the latest technology available.It’s important to have the right protection but, you don’t need 3 or 4 separate alarms in your home to accomplish this. If you would like to learn more about the latest technologies for your home please feel free to call us ~Edison Electric in Minneapolis. We will help you sort through the  choices for protection available, and  install it for you using the very best electrical services. We have been servicing  St. Paul & Minneapolis’ metro community for over 15 years, and have a wide range of experience to serve your family home’s needs. 612-385-7864

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Roseville, MN Residents can count on Edison Electrical Contractors

Wednesday, April 25th, 2012

When it come to electricity, it is always best to let a professional handle it. When you are thinking about upgrading your home, or finishing a basement, it takes a professional with all the right tools to make sure the remodel won’t came back to haunt you after you have finished the job. There are so many things to consider when adding to your homes electric panel. Taking the risk of just adding plugs and switches to an existing circuit is rarely a good idea.

When you call Edison Electric, serving Roseville MN, you can be sure that you will get fast, efficient service that is always reasonably priced. Our technician’s call half an hour before arrival so you won’t have to wait around all day wondering if they are going to show up or not, and we always leave your house as clean- if not cleaner than when we came there.

We can add ceiling fans, smoke detectors, electric baseboard heaters and power for window A/C units,  more efficiently, and safer than anyone, and we will do it with a guarantee.  Edison Electric offers a warranty on all our labor, and we only use the most reputable parts. If costs are a concern, we accept Visa, MC, and Discover, and we can offer 100% financing with no interest or penalty for up to 18 months. If you are ready to get that project moving, then let us give you a hand. We have all the right experience and tools to make short work of your job, and we are more than glad to do it.

Create some great memories; not more problems, make sure your homes electrical system is working up to code or beyond; you will be so glad you did. 612-385-7864

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Electrical Lighting Installation

Wednesday, April 25th, 2012

With so many lighting features available in the market today, it can be challenging to find out what will work best for you. Lighting used correctly will make a space appear more open, functional and inviting.

Ceiling light fixtures will allow for maximum headroom, while pendant lights will help target more specific areas. Recessed lights can be flooded, or spot; depending on what you are trying to accomplish in the room.

In the kitchen, there can be a need for a multitude of lighting fixtures, all with their own specific agenda. Under cabinet lights are simple to install, and can also bring with them a line up electrical plugs called plug moulding, that sits up underneath the cabinets, so they will be out of sight until needed. This type of lighting is know to help make the workspace more motivating, as it is a common fact that working in dark places will make people less productive.

Many people also prefer to use pendant lights over an island or table, to help light up the main gathering areas. Grow lights are also commonly seen to shine on a set of houseplants, or small herb garden that people place in their kitchens, so they can have fresh herbs all year long. With a little creativity, lighting can be used to enhance any living space, and turn your house into a home that nobody will ever forget.

Whether you prefer halogens, fluorescent, grow lights, spots, floods or indirect, lighting makes your space your own. Since kitchens are a place where families typically gather together on a routine basis, it makes sense to start here, take a good look around, and then ask yourself how you can make a little change, with a big impact. Start by calling Edison Electrical Contractors in Minneapolis. We have seen it all, and can give you a host of ideas. Available 24- hours a day, we are glad to assist you in converting your home into the showplace you always wanted it to be. 612-385-786

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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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