If you have been considering an electric vehicle, there has never been a better time than right now. Many states are offering tax incentives for new buyers, increasing the number …
Whole House Surge Protector FAQs
Whole house surge protectors were introduced into the market decades ago. During recent years they have really taken off due to a change in electrical code in 2020. This code …
Electricity Costs in the US Broken Down By State
If you live in New England, you may have noticed that your utility bills are higher than usual. You’re not alone – many residents in the Northeast have been experiencing …
Knob and Tube VS. BX Wiring
This battle is over a century in the making, literally. Both kinds of antique wiring have been in homes for OVER 100 YEARS at this point. Customers ask us which …
How Much do Holiday Lights Affect Your Electricity Bill?
Decorating homes and businesses with Christmas lights is a common tradition in many parts of the United States. It is often seen as a way to spread holiday cheer and …
Fuse Panel Frequently Asked Questions
If you still have a fuse panel in your home it might be time to swap it with a circuit breaker panel and join the rest of us in 2022. …
200 Amp Service Upgrade FAQs
Please take a look at the common questions we get from customers during estimate appointments. If you have any questions not listed here, please email them to use today and …
BX Wiring Frequently Asked Questions
We get a lot of questions from customers who are looking to replace their BX wiring. We thought it would be helpful to have all the questions and answers in …
Knob and Tube Wiring FAQs
If you’re thinking about replacing the knob and tube wiring in your home, fill out a form and let us help. We receive many questions from customers who are looking …
Mass-Save IC Rated Recessed Light Inspection
Recessed lights come in two variations, insulated ceiling rated (IC rated) or non-insulated ceiling rated. As you have probably already guessed, the IC rated recessed lights can have insulation packed …
Hard Wired EV Charger VS NEMA Outlet
This is a question about the type of EV charger installation asked daily by our customers, which one should they choose? There are some pros and cons to both options. …
Electric Panel Capacity for EV Chargers
Is Your Electrical Service Too Small For an EV Charger? You ordered your new fully electric car, and you are excited! Now you are wondering if your home’s electrical service …
Is My Old Wiring Safe? Will My House Burn Down?
Before we get into these questions, let’s take a look at some facts about electrical fires. I’m going to be using some facts published from a FEMA U.S. Fire Administration …
Knob and Tube Wiring Inspections & Mass Save
You have a home that is older, built prior to 1932 and you are looking to take advantage of the great offerings through the Mass Save program to insulate. …
Ask the Experts
Jesse Kuhlman recently co-authored a number of How to Articles with WikiHow. He appreciated the opportunity to share his wealth of experience related to common electrical issues, such as grounding …
A Conflict of Interest with Electrical Inspectors?
Should electrical inspectors be allowed to perform work in the same town where they’re inspecting? Does this scenario create a conflict of interest in any way? Many smaller towns have …
Kuhlman Electric Origin Story: What a Journey it Has Been!
Kuhlman Electric is a collection currently of 23 employees who have all come together for one common goal to deliver exceptional electrical work and have fun doing it! Was this …
What do the 2020 National Electrical Code changes mean to you? Yup, more $$$
Funny how that works right? Our electrical code changes every 3 years, and without a doubt every 3 years brings more cost to consumers. Typically our code will lay out …
Generator Panel vs Interlock Kit
Manual Generator Panel VS Manual Interlock kit So you have decided to use a portable generator for emergency power, but confused by the options to connect it to your house? …
The Troubleshooting Conundrum
There is a bit of confusion with customers when it comes to troubleshooting an electrical issue. Many will ask for upfront price when they call our office to resolve a …
GFCI What?
GFCI receptacles, also called GFI’s, or known by their proper name ground fault circuit interrupters are life saving devices first used in the 1970’s. You will see them around your …
Whole House Generator vs Portable Generator
Backup power for you home can be delivered in two ways. One is a portable generator setup and the other is a whole house system. Yes I know there is …
Upgrading your electrical service? How big should you go? 100amps, 200amps, bigger? Please help!!
This is one of my favorite subjects in our field of work. The residential electrical industry has changed so much over the past 2 decades. If you went back in …
