Electricity has long been vital to our daily lives, but we often take it for granted – until it malfunctions in some way. Many homeowners miss or ignore small issues that can indicate much bigger problems, as well as pose serious safety threats like shocks and fires. Watch for these electrical problem warning signs to […]

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On occasion, Stafford Home Service sold and installed surge protectors manufactured by Sycom. It has come to our attention that certain models of surge protectors manufactured by Sycom may without warning start on fire. The model number of the surge protector is SYC-120/240T2. If you have the surge protector manufactured by Sycom installed on your […]

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Yesterday marked the first official day of fall, and in Minnesota, that means it’s time to prepare our homes for the bitter cold ahead. This is also the perfect time to perform some routine homeowner maintenance. Use this helpful list of fall home maintenance reminders as you get your household ready for the seasonal change. […]

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Many varying factors determine the lifespan of your home’s electrical wiring. While you would like the system to last forever, chances are good that it won’t. Additionally, the status of your home’s wiring can be a mystery, because everything is contained within the walls. Replacing electrical wiring can be an expensive-but-worthwhile investment. Here are some […]

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Does your home have copper or aluminum wiring? You may not know, but the answer has important safety implications: According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, homes built with aluminum wiring are 55 times more likely to have at least one connection become a major fire hazard. But why? To help explain, we’ve outlined […]

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