Plugz Electric Blog
HOW MUCH DOES ELECTRICAL REPAIR COST IN THE TWIN CITIES?
Electrical repair costs in the Twin Cities can range from less than $200 for a straightforward switch or outlet problem to several thousand dollars when the repair involves an electrical…
WHY IS MY OUTLET BUZZING AND MAKING SOUNDS?
A quiet electrical outlet rarely gets your attention. A buzzing, humming, crackling, or popping outlet should. If you are wondering, “Why is my outlet buzzing and making sounds?”, the noise…
MINNESOTA CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR LAW: WHAT HOMEOWNERS NEED TO KNOW
Carbon monoxide is especially dangerous because there may be no obvious warning that it is accumulating inside a home. You cannot see, smell, or taste the gas. A malfunctioning furnace,…
DO YOU NEED A PERMIT TO REWIRE A HOUSE IN MINNESOTA?
Yes. If you are rewiring a house in Minnesota, the work generally requires an electrical permit and inspection. A whole-home rewire involves replacing or substantially altering permanent electrical wiring, circuits,…
7 SIGNS OF A CARBON MONOXIDE LEAK IN YOUR HOME
Carbon monoxide is one of the most dangerous hazards that can develop inside a home because you cannot see, smell, or taste it. A furnace, fireplace, water heater, generator, or…
CIRCUIT BREAKER KEEPS TRIPPING? HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO DO
A circuit breaker that trips once may simply be responding to a temporary electrical overload. A breaker that keeps tripping is different. Repeated trips usually mean something on the circuit…
WHAT CAUSES FLICKERING LIGHTS? COMMON REASONS AND WHEN TO CALL AN ELECTRICIAN
A light that flickers once may not seem important. Maybe the bulb is getting old, or it was not screwed in tightly enough. When lights continue flickering, dim whenever an…
WHEN TO CALL AN EMERGENCY ELECTRICIAN: 24/7 WARNINGS SIGNS YOU SHOULDN'T IGNORE
Electrical problems rarely announce exactly how serious they are. A light may flicker once and never do it again. A breaker might trip because too many appliances are running at…
ELECTRICAL SAFETY INSPECTION: WHAT HOMEOWNERS NEED TO KNOW
Electricity works quietly behind the walls, which makes it easy to assume an electrical system is in good condition as long as the lights turn on and the outlets have…
HOME ELECTRICAL SAFETY: TOP TIPS FOR PREVENTING ACCIDENTS AND HAZARDS
One of the best ways to protect your Forest Lake, MN, home is by taking good care of your electrical system. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), between…
HOME EV CHARGER PRICING GUIDE
Like many people in the Twin Cities area, if you plan to purchase an EV in the next few years, good for you! You’re making a smart choice that’s good…
UNDERSTANDING THE BASICS OF GFCI OUTLETS AND THEIR LIFE-SAVING POTENTIAL
A lot of people wonder what a GFCI outlet is and how it differs from a regular outlet. It’s common to be curious about how it works and what the…