Residential

What are some home wiring basics that you should know? Read on for the answers to a few FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions). Hopefully, this basic information will provide a short, fun, and [...]

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 [...]

Short circuits are a common type of electrical problem in the home. But don’t let their common nature fool you — they can do serious damage to your home and its electrical system. Short circuits [...]

Curious about household electric circuits? So are we! At Prairie Electric, we’ve got our brains and our hands wrapped around all sorts of exciting projects. We’re happy to say that we’re busier [...]

We’ve all heard of the phrase “sticker shock.” It’s when we’re thrown for a loop when an item we’re interested in buying turns out to cost way more than we were expecting. Or, as Merriam-Webster [...]

The other day, we got to thinkin’: If we were to put together a sort of Electrical 101 for the Homeowner, what would it look like? What subjects would it cover? What would we consider to be the [...]

With electricity, we’re able to keep our houses warm in the winter, cool in the summer, and power appliances, lights, and outlets through the house. If installed correctly, electrical wiring in [...]

With the advent of “smart” appliances, massive entertainment systems that require the internet, and other technological advances, residential homes have a wide range of wiring hidden behind the [...]

If you’ve ever been part of a home remodel or even a new build, you are probably familiar with the wiring that runs throughout the home. This wiring is usually protected by a thick white plastic [...]

Appliances are big investments and can last you many years if they are properly cared for. Not only should you follow the manufacturer guidelines to ensure you are using your appliances the way [...]