7 Signs it May be Time to Call an Electrician

We’ve all been there…we’ve had flickering lights around the house that we’ve ignored or run a little extension cord under the couch to power a new tabletop lamp. We intend for these to be temporary fixes until we have the time or money to address a long-term solution, but did you know that some electrical inconveniences around the house should not be put off, but instead need the immediate attention of a local electrician? At McAllister Electrical Services, we want you and your family to sleep soundly each night knowing that your home is running in optimal condition, so we compiled this list of 7 Household No-Nos that need the immediate attention of local electrical experts if you see them around your home.

Menards Home Stores

Through the years, McAllister Electrical Services has worked with numerous business and commercial entities to provide them energy-efficient service that matters.  From rewiring centuries-old buildings in rural towns, to planning and installing for new commercial construction projects, we’ve done it all. In the last few years, some of our largest commercial jobs have been completed for the Menards home improvement store chain. We’ll take you inside and show you a little of what we’ve been up to with the Menards Corporation below.

Checking Your Detectors

Dual-sensing smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are important for the safety of your home and your family, and both devices are now legally required in all Iowa residential dwellings. These products keep you safe in emergencies, but only if they’re in working condition. Make sure that the detectors you have in place are not only present, but functioning with our top tips for checking your detectors this spring.

Premier Bank, Dubuque Renovation

At MES we provide service that matters to agricultural, residential, and commercial clients. One large-scale commercial project we recently completed was at a hometown bank in Dubuque, IA. McAllister Electrical Services was proud to help with the complete renovation of the downtown branch of Premier Bank, and we want to show you some of the progress photos.

7 Tips (and 1 Bonus) for Maximizing Energy Efficiency at the Holidays

It’s nearly here! Holiday gatherings and New Year’s celebrations are marked on your calendar, your presents are purchased and (hopefully) wrapped, and the days are numbered before guests are in your home spreading Yuletide cheer. Even with the joy in the air, you can sometimes feel that cold breeze drift through from a door that …