An electrical circuit overload happens when too much current passes through the electrical wires. This can happen if you have too many appliances on the same circuit or when there’s a power surge. Are lights in your home dimming? Are the outlets buzzing? You may have an overloaded
What is a Surge Protector?
A surge protector is an appliance that protects electrical devices from the voltage spikes power surges create. Even small power surges can inflict damage on your electrical fixtures over time. Installing a surge protector is an easy and relatively inexpensive way to keep your electronic devices
Why are the Lights in My House Flickering?
Flickering lights in your home can be a sign of an issue with the lights themselves or with the electrical system as a whole. They could happen because of changes in voltage, loose connections, the wrong type of lightbulb, and more. Just because the lights are flickering in your home doesn’t
What are Nest Learning Thermostats?
A Nest Thermostat is a programmable, electronic, Wi-Fi-enabled thermostat. This smart thermostat optimizes the heating and cooling of your house to conserve energy and will even go into power-saving mode when it detects you’re not home. Remember when smart houses were a thing of the future?
COVID-19 Update: EarlyBird will remain open 24/7.
At EarlyBird Electric, the health and safety of our customers and employees is our top priority. That being said, some of the electrical services we provide can be mission critical, so we will remain open 24/7. During a time like this, it is crucial that if you, or anyone in your home, has
Do I Need a New Smoke Alarm?
If your smoke alarm has been around for over 10 years, is overly sensitive, or continues to beep even after the batteries have been changed, it’s time to replace the device. Staying up to date with your smoke alarms is crucial in keeping your home safe. When your smoke detector beeps, that
What are USB Outlets and Why Should I Install Them?
USB outlets are small and accommodating wall sockets that carry power as well as data. These outlets are universal, making them compatible with smart grids and solar power. USB outlets are sleek and help save space because there’s no need for clunky adapters. Almost everyone has a
Why Do I Need to Use Surge Protectors?
An electronic device plugged directly into an outlet is susceptible to serious damage. Protect your gadgets from power strikes and surges by using a surge protector—they’re inexpensive and easy to use. They’re beneficial in the long run, too. Surge protectors help extend the lifespan of your
Why Do Christmas Lights Go Out?
Christmas lights can be beautiful! They can also be notoriously frustrating. You’ll buy a string of lights, throw them on your tree one year, then put them in a box for a year. During that year, you don’t move them, use them, or even look at them. And yet, when next Christmas rolls around, the
What Should I Do If My Power Goes Out This Winter?
If you live in the Twin Cities, you’re probably already good at preparing for our intense winters. You have snow tires, windshield scrapers, shovels, sidewalk salt, insulated gloves, canned food, extra water--the works. What you may not have, however, is a plan for what to do if your power goes out
How Does Minnesota’s Winter Weather Cause Power Outages?
If you’ve lived through winter in Minnesota, you already know that cold weather can hurt nearly everything. In fact, you’ve probably been spending the last several weeks preparing for that weather. Winter is just as hard on our utility infrastructures and homes as it can be on us. Unfortunately,
How Can I Keep My Electricity Bill From Rising Too High This Winter?
We understand why you haven’t thought much about how winter could affect your electricity bill. Most homes in the Twin Cities use gas heating, not electric heating, so you won’t have to worry about how heating could drive up your electricity bill. Nevertheless, most homeowners will notice their