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Hazardous Electrical Panels

Articles identifying specific electrical panel brands and types (e.g., FPE Stab-Lok, Zinsco) known to pose serious safety risks and fire hazards in older homes and properties

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Upgrade Your Power: The Benefits & Process of a Panel Upgrade

Chadwick Ferguson | Oct 9, 2025

A modern electrical panel does more than prevent hazards—it enhances safety, increases property value, and prepares your home or farm for the future. Learn about the key benefits of upgrading, our professional and compliant installation process, and the Minnesota-specific grants and codes (including the 2023 NEC) that every property owner should know.

Illustrative image of a closed electrical panel on a wall with power lines, a smart home device, and a miniature goat holding a screwdriver peering in from a sunlit cornfield with wind turbines and a barn in the distance. Two bees hover near the panel.

Is Your Electrical Panel a Silent Hazard? Signs It’s Time for an Upgrade in West Central MN (Part 1 of 2)

Chadwick Ferguson | Sep 17, 2025

Do your lights flicker when the AC kicks on? Are your breakers constantly tripping? These aren’t just minor annoyances—they’re critical warning signs from your electrical panel. Learn to identify the symptoms of an overloaded or failing breaker box and discover which hazardous panel brands (like FPE Stab-Lok and Zinsco) could be silently putting your West Central MN property at risk.