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Mountain Valley Electric’s team of electricians are trained and stays up to date with their trade so we can help you in your time of need. Our experts can perform any residential service you might need. Even if you’re not sure what you need, but something is definitely wrong, let us know what’s going on and we’ll tell you how we can help.
Whether you need a small fix in your home or a large job attended to, we can get the job done. Some of the services we offer include:
If you need electrical help of any kind in your home, give us a call today! We are the electricians Rexburg, ID trusts.
Power surges are a common phenomenon in residential homes. While they are fairly common, they can still cause damage to your outlets or plugged-in appliances. Call us today to prepare for an electric surge in your home.
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Benefits of Whole Home Surge Protection
Frequently Asked Questions
Surge protectors limit the excess electrical current (power surge) by blocking the flow or even shorting it to ground.
Unless you have previous electrical experience, you should always hire a licensed electrician for any electrical project. Proper installation of electrical fixtures will ensure the safety of your home.
Since the surge protector is installed directly to the electrical panel, we recommend a licensed professional come to your house for installation. Our team here will make sure it is installed properly and safely.
Keeping your home safe is important for the security of your belongings and, more importantly, your loved ones. Make sure your home's safety standards are met by scheduling a safety inspection with the electricians Rigby, ID counts on.
Benefits of a Home Safety Inspection
Why Schedule a Home Safety Inspection?
Frequently Asked Questions
We recommend scheduling inspections every 3-5 years to ensure the safety of you and your family members. However, homeowners and renters should visually check your electrical equipment every month in between certified inspections for any signs of damage.
Our team of certified electricians will check on the state of your electrical wiring throughout your property. This includes making sure your panels are free from damage or deterioration and making sure any installation meets safety standards. We also check to make sure your outlets are running properly and not overloaded.
Our team works efficiently and can get the average-sized home inspection completed within two hours. Depending on the size of your home and property, it may take longer.
Having an up-to-date electrical system is important to keep your home running safely and effectively. Call the electricians Rexburg, ID trusts for a free in-home estimate or to schedule a service.
Benefits of Upgrading Your Service
Why Upgrade Your Electrical Service?
Frequently Asked Questions
We strongly recommend against replacing your electric panel on your own. Our technicians are licensed and trained to install new cables and electrical meters that can easily be hazardous if not installed properly.
Generally, a service upgrade includes a complete replacement of the electrical service around the house to meet the needs of the owner's electricity usage.
Call us right away if you notice your lights flickering anytime you turn on a major appliance. You may also notice your circuit breaker tripping often or if your electric panel overheats.
While rewiring your home may seem like a major investment for you to make, it is a worthwhile investment for added home safety and convenience. Call Mountain Valley Electric today for electricians in Rigby, ID, and we will have a response for you within 24 hours.
Benefits of Whole Home Rewiring
Frequently Asked Questions
Electrical panels today are installed to withstand 200 amps- enough to provide all of the electricity a modern family consumes with room to grow.
Unless you have previous electrical experience, you should always hire a licensed electrician for any electrical project. Proper installation of electrical fixtures will ensure the safety of your home. Rewiring your home involves stripping out the old wiring and running new wires throughout the entire house.
Homes need rewiring about every 25-30 years. If your home has experienced a flood or other disaster, you may need to rewire your home earlier than anticipated to decrease risk of fire and damage.
Rewiring your whole home takes about 1-2 days. Larger homes may take longer and we will give you an estimate once we are in the home and can map out your rewiring needs.
We will minimize mess as much as possible but the process can be quite dusty. We recommend pulling furniture away from the walls and having a good space to complete the rewiring through the walls. Our technicians will walk through your home with you and let you know what to expect during the rewiring process.
Yes! Our technicians will walk through your home with you and map out the electrical layout.
Whole home rewiring will not increase your home value but it does make putting your up for sale easier and generally makes the home inspection process quicker.
If you want to change the look of the lights in your home for something that may be more convenient, energy-efficient, and take up less room, consider getting canned or recessed lighting in your home. To learn more about lighting options in your home, give Mountain Valley Electric a call today for the electricians Rexburg, ID counts on.
Benefits of Canned and Recessed Lights
Reasons to Install Canned and Recessed Lights in Your Home
Frequently Asked Questions
We recommend soffit lighting for lighting the exterior of your home. This adds versatile light with different beam angles and is secured safely underneath your roof eaves.
Any room in your home can be elevated by adding recessed lights. We don't recommend using solely recessed lights to light a space, it simply adds to the main source of light.
Trim is essential for the overall design of the recessed lighting fixture. Round trims have been the most popular but your options are wide and include square, decorative, glass, metal, and even crystal.
Our team will help determine the right amount of lighting for your home and give you a quote. Each project differs and we want to make sure you have all of the cost information before planning for recessed lighting in your home.
Keep your family safe and alert to potential issues in your home with the installation of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. At Mountain Valley Electric, we want to help you protect your family, so call us today for a free estimate or to schedule an appointment.
Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Benefits of Smoke and CO Detectors in Your Home
Frequently Asked Questions
Hard-wired smoke detectors are installed directly into your home's existing electrical system. Most come with batteries as a backup safety in case your power goes out in your home. Battery-powered detectors are run by batteries and have no connection to your home's electricity system.
Generally, smoke detectors are built to last around 10 years. It is important to test your smoke detectors annually to ensure they are running correctly.
It can be difficult to know exactly how far from the kitchen they should be and how many you will need in your home. Our Mountain Valley Electric team will help you find the best spot for your detectors.
There are two kinds of smoke detectors: ionization and photoelectric. Ionization detectors continuously detect the current running between two electrodes which when interrupted by smoke, sets off the alarm. Photoelectric detectors respond to a reduction in light reaching an internal photocell. When smoke goes in this unit the light is scattered and the alarm sounds. Ionization detectors can set off for simple daily things like burnt toast or a hot shower while a photoelectric detector is more readily able to react to smoke from a fire.
Tired of the lights you have in your home, and you want a new look? Track lights may be the perfect solution for you. If you're interested in having track lights installed in your home, call Mountain Valley Electric, and the electricians in Rigby, ID can give you a free estimate.
Reasons to Install Track Lighting in Your Home
Frequently Asked Questions
Our team will help determine the right amount of track lighting for your home and determine how long it will take. Each project differs, however, our team is up to date with all lighting fixture installations, making it a fast and simple process.
Any room in your home can be elevated by track lighting. Some of the most popular rooms to install track lighting in are the kitchen, the hallway, the office, and the living room.
With so many different types of track lighting, there will always be a style that fits your home. This includes linear track lighting, flexible track lighting, track heads, and track pendants.
Our team will help determine the right amount of track lighting for your home and give you a quote. Each project differs and we want to make sure you have all of the cost information before planning for track lighting in your home.
Benefits of a Electrical Panel Upgrade
Signs It’s Time for a Electrical Panel Upgrade
PANEL AGE
If your panel is older than 20 years, it may be time to upgrade it as most panels start to show wear after some time. Older electrical panels were made for less electricity flow. It is likely that if your panel was made in the 70s or earlier, it may top out around 60 amps. The more items you have in your home that use electricity, the more amps you will need. Most houses today use 200 amp electrical panels which provide plenty of electricity to power the home.
WARM ELECTRIAL PANEL
Electricity generally conducts some heat, but if your panel is overly warm it may be a signal that the wiring is overloaded or loose. If you touch the panel and it feels hot or you can smell the heat coming from the panel, call us immediately. This could signal a bigger issue that may lead to an electrical fire.
DIMMING LIGHTS
The only time your lights should dim is when you manually dim them with your dimmer switch. Dimming lights is a sign that your electrical panel is struggling to keep up with your demands for electricity. If you are experiencing dim lights while only while using certain appliances, it may be time to upgrade your electrical panel.
TRIPPING BREAKERS
Your electrical panel should prevent short circuits and circuit overloads. If your wiring is loose or has become exposed, this could cause your circuit breaker to turn off more than usual. These could be signs of overload and can show that is it time for a panel upgrade.
Electrical panels today are installed to withstand 200 amps- enough to provide all of the electricity a modern family consumes with room to grow.
Unless you have previous electrical experience, you should always hire a licensed electrician for any electrical project. Proper installation of electrical fixtures will ensure the safety of your home.
Electrical panels generally show wear after 20 years of use. If your panel is showing signs of wear before then, it may be time for an upgrade.
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"When Mountain Valley Electric showed up to wire our garage to family room conversion, they were professional, arrived on time, were very friendly, and worked quickly with expertise. My husband and I were absolutely impressed with the quality of everything they did!"
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