Electricity is an odd medium to work with, and you can trust experienced electricians have seen electricity do strange things at times. However, when contained to a professional coded system, electricity behaves as expected and, quite frankly, powers the nation. Outside of inventions and creative uses of electric power, there is a standardized, safe means of using electricity according to code, and such systems do require occasional maintenance, repairs, and upgrades in order to continue to function as a safe and useful aspect of your home.
Storm Damage
Newer homes don't tend to suffer electric damage from electric storms because modern code demands safeguards be put in place, and yet there is nothing built that can't be broken. Older homes are more prone to failure after a lightning strike, because the electric systems simply weren't built to modern standards. Either case warranties a complete electric system overhaul with the addition of a newly designed electric ground and perhaps a lightning rod to divert excess energy away from the home. It's only a myth that lightning won't strike the same place twice, the truth is, if your house has been struck once you're in a place that draws lightning and you need to prepare extra defenses against the next strike. Adding additional circuit breakers will help against future lightning strikes, as will a more intricate lightning rod and ground system.
Upgrades and Remodeling
Upgrades and remodeling are common with older homes, and to some extent, with newer houses as well. The layman doesn't always realize how new kitchen cabinetry is going to require new lighting, or a complete remodel which changes where the basic appliance go is going to need rewiring to accommodate the voltage path. Likewise in the bathroom, with a remodel you're probably going to want a new lighting design to help you relax after work or provide full vision as you get ready to go to work. An experienced electrician has conducted such jobs before and knows how to do it for you. According to the nature of the remodel job, you may also need new circuit breakers installed, or you may have older wiring which needs to be replaced.
Adding Outlets and Fixtures
There can never be enough outlets in either the kitchen or bath. Gifts come every year during the winter holiday season, and sometimes they're actually useful. Kitchen gadgets are nice if there's a place to plug in and use them. Outside of the popular electric toothbrushes, men and women each tend to have a personal hair tool, and perhaps a music source and USB charging station.
For electric services in Minnesota, call Harrison Electric and speak to one of our professional representatives about the fully insured services we offer. We can help you resolve a variety of electrical issues and keep your home safe! Give us a call at 763-544-3300 to learn more.