LaPlante Electric

05/27/2026

You know that moment in July when the house feels damp before breakfast?

The upstairs bedrooms are sticky.
The window AC is rattling.
And somehow the house still isn’t comfortable.

That’s why more Maine homeowners are switching to heat pumps.

They heat in the winter. Cool in the summer. Reduce humidity. And let you control temperatures room by room with what we call Zone-ability.

Cooler bedrooms. Comfortable living spaces. Lower energy use.

Wicked better.

We just put together a new blog breaking down why heat pumps have become one of the smartest comfort upgrades for Maine homes.

Read it here: https://laplanteelectric.com/why-more-maine-homeowners-are-choosing-heat-pumps-for-year-round-comfort/

03/18/2026

Tell us about your DIY disasters!

We've all been there. Started a simple weekend project that turned into a three-month disaster, a marriage-testing renovation, or that time you 'fixed' the sink and flooded the basement.

Sometimes knowing when to call in the pros isn't giving up - it's saving your sanity (and your relationship).

Drop your best DIY disaster story below. Bonus points if you're still finding glitter/paint/tile adhesive in random places months later. 👷‍♀️💸

Electrical panels, thermostat wiring, pipe repairs — some DIY home repairs with the potential to go wrong look simple until they aren't.

03/15/2026

Spring in Maine means one thing — you've got about six weeks before you're wishing you'd called us sooner. Heat pumps heat, cool, and let you control it room by room. No window units required. 📞 (207) 771-8888

03/11/2026

Respect to this man for his dedication. There is, however, a retirement plan for the window units. 👀

Original Credit: JimmyCashRules

03/06/2026

Spring's coming. Your basement knows it before you do.All that snow has to melt somewhere. Here's how to prepare for the melt, avoid the flood, and get ready. Link in comments.

Spring basement flooding in Maine and NH is coming. That first warm spell means melting snow and getting ahead of AC season.

03/01/2026

Shawn's talking about PFAS—and why bottled water isn't the full solution.

PFAS shows up in wells AND municipal water supplies. Bottled water protects you when you're drinking, but you're still using tap water to cook, bathe, and do laundry. That exposure adds up.

'Forever chemicals' means they don't break down. They accumulate in your body over time. Research connects them to serious health concerns—liver damage, immune system issues, increased cancer risk, thyroid problems.

Testing is the only way to know if PFAS is in your water. We're offering free in-home water tests—no strings attached. We'll show you what's there, explain what matters, and talk through filtration options if you need them.

Know what's in your water. It matters.

Free testing: (207) 771-8888 or laplanteelectric.com

02/27/2026

This is the only clean drinking water source in Hallowell, Maine right now. One outdoor spigot for the whole town.

PFAS contamination shut down the regular drinking water supply. These 'forever chemicals' don't break down naturally and can build up in your body over time, potentially affecting liver function, immune response, and more.

Nobody expects their tap water to be unsafe. But it happens. More often than we'd like to think.
Water filtration systems aren't just about taste anymore. They're about knowing what's actually coming out of your tap—and keeping what shouldn't be there out of your family's water.

If you're concerned about your water quality, we can help. Testing. Filtration. Peace of mind.

02/27/2026

Every generation does home ownership differently. Some of us know a guy. Some of us YouTube everything at 2 AM.

Some of us have a binder.

Where do you fall? (Be honest about the binder.)

From Boomer DIY confidence to Gen Z smart home obsession—every generation does home ownership differently. Where do you fall?

02/23/2026

WRONG ANSWERS ONLY. Make it ridiculous. We'll start 👇
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02/23/2026

Storm's hitting tomorrow.

Quick generator check while you're thinking about it:
✓ Fuel topped off? ✓ Set to AUTO? ✓ Snow cleared around it?

Takes 5 minutes now. Saves you from scrambling in the dark later.