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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 two more indoor courts in the…
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 passed by voters in 2017. Construction began in…
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 alternative careers for electricians? You bet! If you are considering beginning…
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 lightning strikes. But can you plug a surge protector into…
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 appliance, such as an air conditioner, turns on?…
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 restore…
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 frantic state. That’s why…
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 that is highly specialized, however, and it requires training…
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 could potentially not be appropriately tightened to the plug-on-neutral…
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 danger to your…