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  • Should You Worry About That Flickering Light?
  • Will The Next Thunderstorm Fry Your Computer Or TV?

Why Should You Have A Standby Power Generator?

While the loss of electricity can be a serious inconvenience in many parts of the country, it can have life-threatening implications in the Rochester and Bloomington areas. During the winter months, a house without power can become dangerously cold in just hours. In addition to the potential safety risk for you and your loved ones, there are concerns about […]

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Benefits Of A New Panel

When you think about all of the appliances and features in your Anoka or Hastings home that rely on electricity, you become more aware of the importance of an updated electrical panel. This single panel is the hub of your home’s electrical system. And if it is outdated or damaged, the results can be poor electrical service or safety

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Flickering Lights

Most of the time, a flickering lightbulb is seen as nothing more than an annoyance. However, when you find that flickering lights constantly plague your Rochester or Stillwater home, it is time to look deeper into the matter. This issue could stem from something as simple as a bad lightbulb to a more serious concern

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Types Of Outlets

If you were asked about the electrical outlets in your Hastings home, you would likely feel confident in answering a few questions. After all, how tough could it be? These are fundamental items that you use multiple times a day. But could you estimate how many outlets are in your home, or the number of different types

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How Electrical Upgrades Will Improve Your Home Office Productivity

  If you have been a part of the work-from-home workforce for many years or even just starting out, you might be shocked at how a few electrical upgrades can increase your productivity. You feel like things are running pretty smoothly now. But there is always room to improve on things like lighting, connectivity, and

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Top 5 Reasons Bill is High

The pros at Lumberjack Electric are here to do much more than just respond when you have an electrical issue in your Hastings or Rochester home. We are dedicated to offering assistance in all aspects of your home’s electrical system care and management, from safety upgrades to figuring out why your electric bills are so high. In most households,

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LED Light Bulbs

Replacing a light bulb in your Stillwater home used to be a straightforward task. Now, when you go to the store to purchase a replacement, you face many choices, from traditional incandescent bulbs to compact fluorescent and LEDs. It is understandably confusing, which can result in you missing out on significant energy savings. Don’t just give up

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How To Lower Electric Bill

Every household in the Minneapolis area runs on a budget. And even if some budgets are more significant than others, homeowners all want to find ways to cut expenses without altering their lifestyle or feeling deprived. So when there are ways to slash utility expenses like reducing your electricity bill and still enjoy all the comforts of

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GFCI Won’t Reset

A GFCI is the type of outlet that you find throughout your Minneapolis home in areas where moisture is or could be present. These outlets provide an added layer of safety from electrical shocks thanks to their built-in breaker. This breaker trips or shuts off the power when it detects a short or ground fault.

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Home Surge Protectors: Worth It?

For many, home buying or home building is a once a lifetime investment, and for others, it’s a chance that only comes around once every couple of decades. Homeowners and landlords alike have a prerogative to protect their property investments, and that often times includes the decision to install a surge protector. The average homeowner

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