Here at Prairie Electric, we like to have fun while we work. That’s why we’re excited to announce that our new digs feature both an indoor and an outdoor pickleball court. And we have [...]
It’s been a long journey, but Phase 1 of the Lincoln High School rebuild in Portland, Oregon, is complete! Lincoln is being completely rebuilt thanks to a nearly $800 million bond measure [...]
Being an electrician is a great job. It’s engaging, creative, technical, and requires problem-solving skills and brainpower. Plus, each day is different from the next. But are there some [...]
Surge protectors are utilized to protect you and your equipment from unexpected electrical surges. These surges often occur due to faulty wiring, restoration of power after a power outage, or [...]
Do your lights flicker when the dryer starts? Generally speaking, do you have lights at home that flicker regularly? Do you notice that they especially flicker when your dryer or other large [...]
So the power went out in the whole house? It can happen at a moment’s notice: The power goes off and suddenly everything is quiet and dark. What should you do when you have lost power and want to [...]
You’re sound asleep at 3 a.m., and then you hear it: the chirping smoke alarm. The incessant beeping every 30 seconds reminding you to check the battery is enough to drive the average person to a [...]
Electricians have very important jobs: they help keep the world wired, lit, and up and running, so people can continue to live and work without interruption. Becoming an electrician is something [...]
Schneider Electric/Square D recently sent out a recall notice for their QO Plug-On Neutral Load Center panels, citing the faulty installation of a wire binding screw within the unit. This screw [...]
Have you noticed a buzzing sound coming from an electrical outlet in your home? Don’t ignore it. While it could be just a small issue, it could also be an indicator of a larger problem that poses [...]