Lind Electric: Your Trusted, Local, Licensed Electrical Experts

Modern homes and businesses often have more gadgets than their electrical systems were designed to handle, frequently resulting in overloaded outlets. When your power demand exceeds your system’s capacity, it often triggers a tripped circuit breaker as a safety measure. If you find your breakers tripping repeatedly, this is a clear sign of an electrical malfunction that requires the immediate attention of a skilled emergency electrician to prevent fire hazards and equipment damage.

Flickering lights are often a warning sign of faulty wiring, which can pose a serious fire hazard if left unchecked. When it comes to the safety of your property, it is always best to be cautious; if you notice consistent flickering, contact Lind Electric to have one of our experts perform a professional inspection.

 If your home or business suddenly loses power (and your bills are paid), check with neighbors to see if it’s a widespread issue. If the outage is isolated to your property, contact an emergency electrician right away to diagnose and resolve the problem. Whenever you’re unsure, it’s safer to call. We’re here to protect your family, employees, and property from electrical hazards—day or night. 

You may experience a power outage due to severe weather or a fault with your local utility company. Lind Electric has extensive experience providing reliable backup power solutions, including professional generator installations and repairs for the Stevens Point area. Don't wait until you're in the middle of a storm to discover you're unprepared! Call Lind Electric today to plan for the unexpected before it happens. A generator installed by our team will keep your home or business up and running no matter what the weather brings.

• Keep your refrigerator/freezer closed to prevent food spoilage.
• Disconnect your electrical appliances to avoid a power surge.
• Keep away from windows until the threat of severe weather passes.
• Monitor local weather reports until the severe weather passes.
• Never try to use a gas stove to heat your home or business – when it’s safe to do so, go to an alternate location for heating/cooling in extreme temperatures.
• Generators should only be used outdoors, as they could cause carbon monoxide poisoning if used indoors.
• Try to have flashlights and extra batteries on hand in case of a power outage.
• Check in with your neighbors to see if they have power.
• Call an emergency electrician for an assessment and repair.

In the event of an electrical fire, the most important thing to remember is to stay calm. First, you must shut off the power to the affected appliance or area—unplug it from the outlet or turn off the breaker at your electrical panel if it is safe to do so. Baking soda may be an effective way to douse a small fire, such as a sizzling power strip or a kitchen appliance. **Never use water** to extinguish an electrical fire, as this creates a severe risk of electrical shock. Even if you successfully put out the fire yourself, you must still contact an emergency electrician to inspect the wiring and assess the full extent of the damage to ensure your home or business is safe to occupy.

An electrical shock can result in serious burns, cardiac arrest, or fatalities depending on the type of electrical current, the voltage level, and the path the current traveled through the person’s body. You should never touch or attempt to move an affected person if they are still in contact with the live current. Immediately call 911 and shut off the source of electricity only if it is safe to do so. Once the power source has been eliminated, it may be necessary to perform CPR if the individual has stopped breathing. If the person is bleeding, apply firm pressure and elevate the wound until professional medical help arrives.