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Every time someone invests in a car, they want to know how fuel-efficient it is. For gasoline-powered vehicles, how many miles it gets per gallon in the city and on the highway remains one of the first questions that a potential buyer asks a car salesperson. However, as more electric vehicles enter the market, the […]

A home electric panel typically last 25-40 years but today’s increased power use may mean your panel is working beyond its intended capacity. If you own an older home with a fuse box or have circuit breakers with outdated amperage, it may be time to consider electric panel replacement. There are many signs your home’s […]

EV Charger Installation for Cars in the Greater Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN, Areas As more drivers buy electric cars, having the infrastructure at your home to properly take care of it becomes essential. Instead of using your home’s electrical system to charge your new investment, the EarlyBird Electric’s electric car charger installers can help. […]

Your home’s wiring will probably tell you when you need to seriously consider rewiring. If you have persistent, pervasive problems with your electricity throughout your home, rather than just in one room or another, then your whole wiring system may be struggling to keep up with your demands. There are quite a few warning signs […]

During summer, one common occurrence is the vast thunderstorms that seemingly appear out of nowhere to wreak havoc on your neighborhood. Occasionally these storms can ruin your electronics and leave you scrambling to replace burnt-out devices and appliances.

Do you feel stuck in your current journeyman electrician job? After you get your journeyman electrician’s license, it can be hard to know what to aim for next. Working commercial or industrial installation jobs can be monotonous, and there isn’t much room for advancement or training. Starting your own business is expensive and risky–plus, you […]

Whether you’re looking to sell your home or you want to tackle a new home improvement project, don’t overlook your electrical system. Electrical inspectors will look to make sure your home meets residential electrical code requirements.

There are two main types of smoke detectors: photoelectric and ionization. Both of these smoke detectors work by constantly running an ongoing, automatic process. These processes are designed so that smoke will interrupt them. When the detector senses that smoke has interrupted their usual process, they sound their alarm. The difference between photoelectric and ionization […]

Over a century ago, Men Without Hats topped the music charts with their hit song “Safety Dance.” One line goes as follows: “And I can act like an imbecile.” Sure, you can act like an imbecile when you dance. But if you don’t follow certain safety rules when you’re working with electricity, you could lose […]

Service masts are usually damaged during storms. Storms can rip out the connection at the service point, disconnect the service entrance conductors from the service panel, or simply fry and mangle the wires at any point along the system. Generally, you’ll have to replace service mast components that storms damage. Figuring out which parts of […]