I am thinking of giving my finished basement (~900 sq. ft) a face-lift, including new(additional) overhead lighting and additional electrical outlets. I am curious whether I will need updating on wiring, panel (or even service capacity), or whether I might be able to just add some new circuits to my existing panel. The current panel (1961) has 100 amp service , spaces for 14 single-switch circuits, with seven of them currently in use:
A)20amp: supplying washer/dryer (gas) and electric sump pump which operates simultaneously with washer.
B)20amp: supplying refridg. , gas stove/oven and microwave.
C)15amp: supplying 10 wall outlets (3 in basement) and 4 single bulb overhead lights(1 in basement)
D)30amp: supplying A/C (new as of 2002)
E)20 amp: supplying 4 wall outlets (kitchen)
F)15 amp: supplying gas furnace (1996)
G)15 amp: supplying a wall outlet, garage door opener, and 3 single bulb overhead lights and 2 overhead fan/lights
H)15 amp: supplying 7 wall outlets (2 in basement) and 3 single bulb overhead lights
(No, I didn’t wire the house, it came this way)
Currently I make use of the existing basement outlets for a dehumidifier (summertime), entertainment center and modem/router/printer on (C) and (2)electric lamps and electric fireplace on (H). I am looking to add another 4-6 or so wall outlets in the basement( for things like lamps or computers), and 6-10 florescent lighting fixtures (48”, 4 bulb, drop ceiling tile size) which will replace at least a couple of existing overhead lights.
I have only limited wiring/electrical experience, but am trying to get a rough idea of I should expect from an electrician before I call one to the house, i.e. I don’t want to be “taken” or electrocuted. Any help/advice would be appreciated. Derogatory comments regarding my naivete’ are welcome as well, just be kind enough to accompany it(them) by some useful/helpful info. Thanks.

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My house is in Hayden, Idaho in a very desirable neighborhood. It was built in 1977, and we payed around 150,000 for it. Then we put around 210,000 in to it, totally remodeling it. It is 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, with two of the bedrooms being master sweets. It is 3,400 square feet on a beautiful acre with great landscaping, a 1000 square foot deck, a 2 story tree house, a road leading to the back, rv parking, a hot tub, and a storage barn. It has great curb appeal, newly painted (white with black shutters), 2 stories with a nice front porch. The family room is about 17 – 17 square feet and very open with a stone fireplace to the ceiling. The kitchen is very large with granite counters, and there are wood floors the whole way through. 2 bedrooms down, 4 up. The master is way bigger than most masters, with wood walls and ceiling with carpet, and also has a stone electric fireplace. The living room is huge and beautiful, with wood ceiling, yellow walls, and so much sun coming through. Its about 25 – 30 ft, and is used as a music room (for harp and piano). The stairs are average, and the upstairs rooms average about 14 by 15 feet each, other than the master which is large. All the bathrooms have marble, and one is Greek looking with a stone shower. There is an intercom, a movie closet, a large laundry room with an attic down the hallway to the master, only a 2 car garage but lots of parking, but the inside can be dark sometimes if all the lights are off, but all in all it is great. We listed it at 675,000 and have gone down to 595,000. Realitors think it should be about 625000. What is your opinion.

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I think the problem is in the switch but how can I be sure? How can I test it? Also, the fan switch is working well.
Oops!! It’s an electric fireplace.

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How would I go about putting together a piece of furniture so that i can take it apart multiple times and move it in my car?
Its an electric fireplace and i need to attach the legs and mantle pieces to remain seperate pieces and be able to take this thing apart lots of times.

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How would I go about putting together a piece of furniture so that i can take it apart multiple times and move it in my car?
Its an electric fireplace and i need to attach the legs and mantle pieces to remain seperate pieces and be able to take this thing apart lots of times.

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It’s a song at the end of a geico caveman commercial, the man says Cavemen created fire or something like that and then the caveman turns on the electric fireplace and music starts playing, what is the song?
no thats not it, It sounded kinda popish hip hopish
Oh lol Thank you

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It’s a song at the end of a geico caveman commercial, the man says Cavemen created fire or something like that and then the caveman turns on the electric fireplace and music starts playing, what is the song?

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I am looking for a hef22 circuit board for an electric fireplace.Can anyone help with a phone #,website etc

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I’d like a room heater to help warm up just the room we’re using at any given time. I don’t want to install a wood stove or corn burner (the installation costs. I’d love to have either.) Electric seems the most sensible because of no installation, and the portability.

I was going to buy this (link) but – at just 1500W I now doubt if it would really help heat a whole room.. or if you’s absolutely need to be right next to it to get the benefit. What say you?

http://www.heartlandamerica.com/browse/item.asp?product=electric-fireplace&PIN=57151&GUID=9C132521-5A2A-47EC-9438-52D5C2ADA30A&BC=S&DL=SEH1

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I am in the process of redoing my room…I’m looking for a electric fireplace that is a deep mahagony color…not black…thats not bigger than 2 feet thats no more than 150 dollars…similiar to the CLASSIC FLAME Americana Bronze Electric Stove…does any one know where i can find one for that price?

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