Ground Fault Interrupt Circuits in Minneapolis

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Every home should have ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) because they keep everyone safe from suffering severe electrical shocks or burns. A GFCI detects ground faults and interrupts a current if its flow changes at all.

A Randy’s Electric technician can come to your home and install GFCIs and inspect the electrical work of your home to make sure you and your family members remain as safe as possible.

The Importance of Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters

About three hundred people are killed each year due to electrocutions caused by poorly installed electrical outlets. A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) is a device that is designed specifically to protect homeowners from severe shocks and electrical burns. At Randy’s Electric, our electricians can upgrade your home wiring system and check for issues such as these.

GFCIs should be added to help ensure your home’s safety. This small device prevents fatal accidents and can reduce electrical fires. The interrupter, which is installed into outlets around the home, is capable of detecting ground faults—an unforeseen electrical path between the source of a current and a surface.

The GFCI constantly monitors the flow of this electric current and if it changes by the smallest amount. It then interrupts the current and turns the electricity off for that circuit.

Call Randy’s Electric at 612-470-0914 today so that we can help make your home that much safer.

Ungrounded & Grounded Outlets

How can you tell the difference between an ungrounded and grounded electrical outlet in your home? Basically, if you only see two holes instead of three, or you see that the “smiley face” is missing from the outlet, then it is ungrounded.

You’ll find most ungrounded outlets in homes that were built before 1960. However, the problem isn’t really with the outlet itself, but the two-conductor wiring that goes inside. This was the proper method of wiring at the time, but as technology and safety awareness increased, the two-prong outlets were replaced with three-prong outlets.

Updating Your Electrical Outlets

A three-prong receptacle is considered the safest type of outlet. By installing a GFCI to each outlet, you are adding a level of safety. We can come to your home, rewire each of your electrical outlets with a new, grounded circuit, and rewire each outlet from there. This will guarantee that your outlets meet current code and safety standards and are completely grounded.

Randy’s Electric has been the go-to electrician in the Twin Cities and the surrounding area since 2002. Our electricians can help you with all of your home wiring, home safety, and home electrical services.

Do you need to replace your electrical outlets? Call Randy’s Electric at 612-470-0914!

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Minnesota Sue

13:07 22 Sep 23

We have asked Randy's Electric to do work before and we very happy with the results, so when we needed new bathroom fans installed and had some other electrical mysteries going on in the house, we called Randy's again. We were happy to see the same electrician arrive, Richard, as before. Richard again did a great job, answered all questions, took his time with us, and even installed a new GFI for us because the current one was tripping all the time. We feel we've found the electrician we will always call. Professional, called ahead, received text reminders of the appointment and most importantly, does great work and provides sound advice. When I needed to call the office before the appointment with a question, the nicest lady answered and my question resolved. All around a superior company.

Bethany Goble

20:47 21 Sep 23

I have only had great experiences with Randy’s electric. They are honest and professional. They sit down with you before work is done and discuss options and price it out and there have never been any surprises after the fact. Chris has come to the house for two different jobs and he is very professional and does a great job. Good people and great service.

Aarons Hearth

18:30 18 Sep 23

I had an electrical question about work I did DIY. Joe and David came out and assessed everything for me and installed a new breaker to make sure there's no shorts that could cause any fires in my walls. A lot of different issues were discovered but they put my mind at ease with what I did despite the crazy DIY my grandpa did! Highly recommended these guys to anyone who needs electrical work!

Ana Brown

13:47 15 Sep 23

We are so glad that we worked with Randy's! In preparing for a basement renovation, we learned of some major electrical fire hazards that required a full rewire and panel replacement. Tom spent well over an hour walking through our project, asking thorough questions and coming a plan (far better than we could have done on our own). We were so impressed out of the gate that it was the only time we didn't get a second bid for a project. Jerekiah and Christian did the installation and did a phenomenal job! They were respectful, punctual, and communicative. Everyone had a great eye for detail (making sure that lights and boxes were aesthetically placed) and was incredibly forward thinking to help future-proof our space. Not only does our basement look amazing but we can rest easy knowing that the work was done right and well. We won't hesitate to use them again for future jobs!

Jessica Sommerhauser

15:15 30 Aug 23

We had Zach C. come out today to work on a floral cooler and he was prompt, professional, and efficient. He explained things well and told us the game plan for the project and cleaned up and made sure we knew what had all been completed before he left. We have some light fixtures coming in soon and we’ll for sure be requesting him back out to install those as well! Thanks for the fantastic customer service today! We appreciated you!

Brenda Weaver

22:02 28 Aug 23

Randy's Electric is the best at communication! I scheduled some work and they were able to come out sooner than expected. Nick Armstrong is the electrician who promptly arrived. He was very helpful advising us regarding the safe and more secure installation of our outdoor lighting. He not only did a great job, he was friendly and professional. Josh also came out later and he, too, was very helpful and professional. We really appreciate everything they did for us. We are so glad we called them!

Albert Wells

16:18 23 Aug 23

Excellent informative and helpful. Great service. Came out sooner than promised and was very helpful and easy to work with. I wish everyone had employees like Nick, I can only say in a word he was FABULOUS! THANKS Nick for the work and customer service you gave me it was outstanding.The entire team and process was worth every penny and was priced fairly and I am a satisfied customer who will refer both Nick and Randy's Electric.Thanks AgainBuddy Wells

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