How to schedule your “keep it safe” inspection

How to schedule your “keep it safe” inspection

It’s easy to take electricity for granted. You flip a switch, and a light comes on; you plug in something, and it operates. Electricity makes all of our lives far easier, safer, and more convenient. However, it’s important that you never forget how powerful electricity is.

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Old Uncle Eddie…

Old Uncle Eddie…

We all love uncle Eddie, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that we should trust him with our electrical needs…

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Why an electrical system must be grounded

Why an electrical system must be grounded

Many of the homes we visit in central Iowa have ineffective or non-existent grounding causing an unnecessary safety risk to your family and your electronics. Here’s why that matters to you:

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Why the Hero Always Cuts the Correct Wire…

Why the Hero Always Cuts the Correct Wire…

Hollywood movies are a lot of fun and we love it when the hero is able to defuse the timer with the correct clip of a wire. But how does he always know which way to go?

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Why you need to update to GFCI outlets…

Why you need to update to GFCI outlets…

So what’s the fuss with these GFCI outlets anyway, and why do I need them in my kitchen and bathroom?

A Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) is designed to protect people from electrical shock.

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