Lauterborn Electric Blog
Can you get home insurance for your outdated electrical wiring or service?
May 17, 2011The image above depicts an outdated service that the home owner
Read MoreSizing the breakers in your panel
May 3, 2011Are the breakers in your panel sized properly? Electrical wiring comes in different sizes and breakers must be sized accordingly. 14…
Read MoreWhat is the appropriate size for your electrical service?
April 26, 2011As electrical contractors, we are frequently asked if services should be 100AMP or 200AMP. Many homes have the same basic appliances…
Read MoreWhen is it time to call your Electrician?
April 18, 2011A good friend and customer called informing us that her small electric dryer had stopped working and a strong burning odor…
Read MoreDoes this look like a safe installation?
April 14, 2011The above image is what we found when we went to this home after the home owner became concerned over…
Read MoreReplacing your receptacles
April 12, 2011Can you change an existing two prong outlet to a new three prong outlet? A two prong receptacle is an ungrounded…
Read MoreA simple wiring installation gone wrong
March 25, 2011We were called out to this property because they had lost power to their receptacles on their kitchen counter. When we…
Read MoreWhat should your service entrance cable look like?
March 20, 2011The first thing we see as electrical contractors when we come to your home for an electrical review or estimate is…
Read MoreUpdating your electrical system
March 8, 2011The new home owners of this property received an inspection report stating that the main panel had several violations including some…
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