DUTTON ELECTRIC Blog

Anyone who has lived in Murfreesboro through a storm season knows the routine. The wind picks up, the rain comes sideways, and somewhere across Rutherford County a tree limb finds a power line. Middle Tennessee Electric, which serves Murfreesboro and most of the...

Every room in your home has its own electrical needs, and its own set of code requirements built around how that room is actually used. A kitchen has very different demands than a bedroom. A bathroom has stricter safety rules than a living room. A garage has...

Buying a home is the largest purchase most people ever make, and the electrical system is one of the easiest parts to overlook during the excitement of finding the right place. It is behind the walls, it is not staged, and unless something is obviously wrong, it...

Tennessee summer is when most homeowners realize their backyard electrical is not quite what they want it to be. The grill needs an outlet that is not a fight to reach. The patio could use real lighting. The hot tub the family has been talking about for two years...

So you bought an electric vehicle. Congratulations! Now you need a place to charge it at home, because relying on public charging stations gets old fast. Installing a home EV charger is one of the smartest investments you can make as an electric vehicle owner. You'll...

Finding a good electrician in Murfreesboro shouldn't feel like gambling. You're trusting someone with your home's safety, your family's well-being, and potentially thousands of dollars in electrical work. So how do you know you're hiring the right person? This guide...

Is your electrical panel keeping up with your home's needs? Learn the signs you need an electrical panel upgrade in Murfreesboro, what's involved, and how much it costs. Expert advice from Dutton Electric. If you've lived in your Murfreesboro home for more than a few...

Homes built before 2000 make up a large portion of neighborhoods across Murfreesboro and Rutherford County. Many of them are well-built, thoughtfully designed, and have stood the test of time. The issue isn’t that older homes are “bad” or unsafe by default. It’s that...

Congratulations on your new home in Rutherford County! Buying a house is a significant investment, and ensuring your electrical system is safe, efficient, and ready for your family's needs is paramount. As a licensed and insured professional residential electrician...