Can a dead outlet cause a fire?

• <div><p>Yes. Home electrical issues can be deadly serious, even leading to house fires. This is why you should always take any electrical issue seriously. </p><p>There are many <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/electrical-outlet-types.htm">types of electrical outlets</a>, and diagnosing their issues can be tricky.<b> </b>If your electrical outlet is not working and a burning smell, discoloration, or outlet spark appear, you need to talk to an electrician as soon as possible.</p></div>

How often should electrical outlets be replaced?

• <div><p>You should aim to replace your electrical outlets every 15 years, although some GFCI outlets can last as long as 25 years. On the other hand, outlets can go bad much earlier if:</p><ul><li><p>The wiring is in poor condition.</p></li><li><p>Your circuit is overloaded.</p></li><li><p>There are loose plugs in the outlet. </p></li><li><p>If the outlet wasn’t installed properly. </p></li><li><p>If the outlet wasn’t grounded. </p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: Do electric fireplaces wear out?

• <div><p>Like any other household appliance, electric fireplaces can wear out after about 10 to 20 years. With more frequent use, the parts will wear out quicker, and you may get just 7 to 10 years out of a well-loved electric fireplace. Fortunately, electric fireplaces come with a lower upfront installation cost compared to alternatives like gas, so you can install a replacement for less. </p></div>

Q: How do I reduce AC startup power for a generator?

• <div><p>To reduce AC startup power for a whole-house generator, install a soft start kit or hard start capacitor, which lowers the initial surge by gradually ramping up the compressor. Using a smart load manager can also help by staggering startup loads, preventing a system overload and future costly repairs.</p></div>

Q: Should you immediately reset a tripped breaker?

• <div><p>No, you shouldn&rsquo;t immediately reset a tripped breaker. If you don&rsquo;t know what tripped the breaker, resetting it and continuing the actions that set it off could pose a hazard. It also means your breaker will sustain greater damage if it trips again. If you know the cause of your tripped power, unplug faulty appliances or fix the issues, then reset it, and wait a few minutes before using electricity in that circuit.</p></div>

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Reviewed in May 2014
They were fine. They showed up when they said they were going. They picked up after themselves. They do what I asked them to do. They left in a timely manner. They were great. Price was perfect. I felt I wasn’t cheated in any way.
2K Electric
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Reviewed in May 2012
Their price was reasonable for the work we had them do. If it were not reasonable, I wouldn't have used them again.
Adams Electric Services
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Reviewed in September 2013
Electrician was friendly. Knowledgable and prompt. I have used this electrician several times in the last couple of years. Will not do work that doesn't need to be done. Honest contractor. Would recommend for any mind of electrical work.
Electric Solutions
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Reviewed in July 2014
We remodeled our Kitchen and needed some outlets moved. They came out the same day I called. Got in got the work done. They did great work and fast.
NISSEN ELECTRIC
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Reviewed in June 2014
I spent about $685 with them on their last visit. They're a very reputable company and they're the only ones I've decided to use.
KRIEGER ELECTRIC CO
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Reviewed in March 2012
He was very courteous, very prompt, got the work done like he got the job done in a short amount of time and did a good job. I would refer him to anyone. I was extremely pleased with him.
Joe's Electric
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Reviewed in October 2016
Platte Valley Electric is prompt, knowledgeable, convey issues immediately, personable, and always here when we need them. RC understands that when an emergency situation arises in a town, it needs to be remedied immediately for the safety of all of our citizens and will always do whatever is...
PLATTE VALLEY ELECTRIC LLC
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Reviewed in August 2013
Electrician was hired to pull wires for basement remodel and complete electrical work. He completed the initial pulling of wires for lighting and junction boxes. I bill was received in the mail 3 weeks later for initial work but then was told would be extra cost to come back and finish...
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