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What is an Electrical Whole Home Surge Protector and Why Do I Need One?
An electrical whole home surge protector is an important device for any household, as it can help protect your expensive electronics from damage due to power outages or surges. In this blog post, we’ll explain what a whole home surge protector is, how it works, and why you should have one in your

Must Have Electrical Home Upgrades
Looking to enhance your older home in 2023? Or maybe you are a new homeowner who is ready to start renovating your fixer-upper. Whatever category you may fall into, our EarlyBird team is here to help. Electrical upgrades can increase usability and functionality while ensuring your home meets electrical safety standards and increases the value

Electrical Upgrades to Help Make Your Home More Energy Efficient
If you’re looking to cut down on your energy costs and make your home more efficient, making electrical upgrades is a great place to start. Whether it’s a simple or more complex installation, electrical upgrades can save you BIG in the long run! Let our team of experts walk you through three upgrades that will

Why Are My Lights Buzzing?
When you install a light fixture or light bulb, you expect it to work without a hitch. However, these lights can produce a loud humming or annoying buzzing noise that can quickly become frustrating. If this problem is happening to you, you’re probably asking yourself, “Why do lights buzz?” All in all, the answer to […]

How Long Does It Take to Charge an Electric Car?
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 […]

EV Charger Installation for Cars in the Greater Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN, Areas
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. […]

3 Tips to Protect Electrical Equipment During Thunderstorms
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.

5 Steps to Bring Your Home Up to Today’s Electrical Standards
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.

5 Electrician Safety Tips
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 […]

Electrical Home Inspection
You’d be surprised by how many homes have electrical wires that aren’t up to code. Some of these wires are simply too old or made from outdated material. Others may be damaged or worn out—making them dangerous. Of course, it’s difficult to tell whether wires are up to code just by looking at them. That’s […]