Electrical Service

There’s just something about buying an older home, whether it’s the classic built-in shelving, funky staircases, overall design, or any number of other nuances. Or maybe there’s a feeling that [...]

(Updated Dec. 6, 2021) Electricity keeps you comfortable, healthy, clean, and connected. It also costs you money. That’s especially true in winter when heating costs can skyrocket. The good news [...]

The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has forced millions of people to forego the traditional work environment. They have given up their commute and instead have their workstations set up at home. On [...]

Longtime readers of the Prairie Electric Blog will no doubt find themselves circling around the headline of this piece and asking themselves the following questions. “How to measure power [...]

Asking yourself, “Should I upgrade my electrical panel?” It’s a fundamental question. Without electricity, your home or business would not function as it should. Without a reliable electrical [...]

When talking about resistance in an electrical circuit, it refers to the measure of the opposition to the current flow. It is measured in ohms, and it is normally measured to indicate the [...]

Take a look at that headline. Seems sorta wacky. How much electrical power do I need for my home? It’s not like there’s a chance that we might run out of electricity, right? Well, no. That’s not [...]

How to Read an Electric Meter and Calculate Energy Usage Learning how to read an electric meter is something that anybody can master. All it takes is a quick look at the electric meter itself. [...]

How Does An Electric Meter Read Power Usage? One of the more interesting and noteworthy aspects of modern electrical delivery and monitoring systems is just how un-noteworthy they are. These [...]

It is important to understand the specific steps that are involved in installing an underground electrical junction box and while doing so, it is key to take the right precautions to ensure [...]