Knowing when to install a new circuit in your home or business may seem like a daunting task. After all, you’re no electrician, and figuring out the details seems stressful! To which we at Kolb say, “No Problem!” There are specific cases and situations where installing a new circuit is really necessary, and all said it’s pretty clear when you need one. That is, if you know what you’re looking for.

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We’ll skip the science lesson and spare you the details of Ohm’s Law (though it’s fairly interesting reading), and other laws that apply to circuits. What you need to know is that a circuit is a dedicated device that houses electricity reserved for a specific task. Like a circuit for running your fridge, or to plug in your dryer.

A circuit operates in a loop, delivering electricity to the object in need of power, and then returning the electricity to the source (your electrical panel) when on or off. So, why would you need a new circuit? There are two primary cases:

If your circuit is not operating properly, it’s obviously time to seek a replacement. Not doing so can create some serious issues, the least of which is your appliances not running. A busted circuit can present serious dangers to your home, and should be addressed immediately. You can spot one by:

The other common time to get a new circuit installed is when you plan to add new, improved or newly existing appliances to your home. Many common use electrical machines require a lot of power, and plugging them into an existing circuit shared with other items will likely result in breaker flips.

Why? because a circuit is designed to supply a very specific amount of power, via your breaker. If you exceed the limit the breaker places on your circuit, the breaker will flip and refuse to allow the supply. This is why refrigerators, air conditioning, washing and drying machines and microwaves are often given a dedicated circuit.

Kolb has proudly served our area for years, and brings the best service and experience in the industry available. Our certified electricians can offer all of the skill, knowledge and tech needed to get your electrical project done right. At Kolb, your needs are our number one priority. Contact us today to learn more about circuits, and whether or not you may need a new one!

Smoke Detectors are essential to have installed in your home in order to alert you and your family to a fire.  More than 90% of homes have at least one.  ElectricMan electricians professionally install smoke detectors in peoples’ homes, and we want you to know how to properly maintain them. Your chances of dying in a fire are cut in half if you have a working smoke detector.

All the electricians at ElectricMan are highly trained, licensed, insured, background checked and drug-tested for your best interests and safety.  Being family owned and operated, this is important to us in our mission to provide quality service. Call us today for the very best Dallas electricians!

Are you in need of an electrician in Norwalk Iowa?  Call Custom Electrical Services!  We offer straightforward pricing and 24 hour service!  Our electricians in Norwalk have the training and skill needed to complete the simplest of task to the most lavish.  Note sure what your project will cost?  Our Norwalk, IA electricians can come to your home or business and provide you with a straightforward price.  We charge by the job not by the hour so you know upfront what the cost will be and not have to worry about the time it takes to complete.  You know your project will be in the best hands possible when choosing Custom Electrical Services.  We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee and a 5 year warranty.  Custom Electrical Services holds an A+ rating with the BBB.

We take our job serious.  We understand your home is your castle, our electricians will respect you and your home.  Do you know who will arrive for your electrical project?  Our electricians undergo a thorough background check and drug screen.  They wear the seal of safety which is performed by an independent 3rd party.  Our electricians take this certification serious and wear the badge with pride.

Ron Mealey founded Custom Electrical Services in 2005.  Working out of his home in Norwalk with no employees, Ron grew the company to one of the leading residential and light commercial contractors in the area.  To date Custom Electrical Services does over 5 million dollars in sales, wires over 300+ new homes and performs over 3,000 service calls each and every and is still growing.  Custom Electrical Services employees around 24 people.  Ron is a member of the Norwalk community and has Custom Electrical Services home office and warehouse located in Clive, Iowa.  Custom Electrical Services is a member of the Norwalk Chamber of Commerce.  Our electricians in Norwalk, participate in the annual 4th of July parade each and every year.

We are all quite aware that ever since B. Franklin decided to go outside with his kite in the midst of a thunderstorm, this thing called electricity pretty much rules our life. To understand this, you must recall what it felt like that one time your power went out for the entire day. This meant nothing worked, no computer, no refrigerator, no television and not to mention no Wi-Fi!

We know that electricity plays an important role in people’s lives from the moment they wake up to the time they go to sleep. Since electricity is always available, people usually don’t think twice about how important it is in terms of complementing their lives. Electricity makes our lives comfortable. People are so accustomed to using electricity in a range of activities. When at home, electricity is used for lighting, air conditioning, , cooking food, using computers, watching TV, and operating other appliances and devices. With the help of electricity, people function better at night because electricity has enabled them to see even through the dark. Gee, thanks Benjamin Franklin!

However, there might come times when you should find yourself encountering problems with the wiring or any other electrical work. Often, homeowners decide to feed their ego when they think these are problems they can easily fix on their own, which is highly untrue. Whenever someone who lacks knowledge, experience and training to deal with electrical issues deals with electrical issues, it has catastrophic results.

Before you decide to put your hand inside the fuse box, you must know how power works, how it moves and what could happen should you be electrocuted. I am guessing these are things you didn’t think about as you didn’t even consider the possibility of something going wrong. Don’t fret, as you can easily call in a certified electrician.

Underrated as they may be, they are the reason the wiring in your house doesn’t go bonkers and burns your house. Certified electricians not only know their work inside out but they also adhere to the best practices and follow the guidelines and rules laid down by the state. You can rest assured they will deliver a level of service that ensures peace of mind for you.

Remember José from two blocks down? He hired an electrician who wasn’t certified and he had to get whole new electrical wiring done for his house at a great cost. Do you want to be that guy?

To conclude, there are numerous benefits of hiring a certified electrician for any electrical work you have around the house. Even the government trusts their capability, so why shouldn’t you! So, before you call the first electrician you find in the directory, ask whether or not they are licensed.

Now when most people would be shy asking, and most electricians offended when asked for a licence, you should know it is within your rights to ask for it. Should something go wrong, you are liable legally while certified and licensed electricians take full responsibility for their work and the leading ones guarantee the quality of their work. Now, think about that the next time you feel shy or reserved asking for a licence when hiring an electrician for electrical work. It will go a long way, my friend.