Joe “RD” Means

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Owner and Journeyman Electrician, Problem Solved Electric

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Join date: Jun 23, 2025

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Joe "RD" Means is the owner of Problem Solved Electric and a full journeyman electrician licensed in both Idaho and Washington, as well as a certified electrical administrator. He founded Problem Solved Electric to bring honest, high quality electrical work to North Idaho and Eastern Washington homes and businesses. RD and his team handle everything from EV charger installations and electrical panel upgrades to generators, hot tub and sauna wiring, troubleshooting, lighting, and commercial work, serving Hayden, Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Rathdrum, Dalton Gardens, Liberty Lake, and Spokane Valley. Problem Solved Electric is licensed and insured in Idaho and Washington, bonded in Washington, and rated 5.0 stars across more than 119 reviews. RD writes these articles to help homeowners understand their electrical systems and feel safe, informed, and taken care of from the first call through the final inspection.

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Jul 16, 2026 ∙ 2 min

Space Heater Safety and Why Breakers Trip in Winter

When the cold sets in, space heaters come out, and so do tripped breakers and warm outlets. Space heaters are one of the biggest electrical loads people plug in, and using them safely is mostly about not asking a circuit to do too much. Here is what to know for a North Idaho winter. Why space heaters trip breakers A typical space heater draws a lot of power, often close to the full capacity of a standard circuit on its own. When it shares a circuit with other things, like a television, lamps,...

Jul 13, 2026 ∙ 2 min

Kitchen Remodel Electrical: Outlets, Circuits, and Code

The kitchen is the most electrically demanding room in most homes, so a remodel is the right time to plan the wiring carefully. Getting the circuits and outlets right means no tripped breakers when you cook and a kitchen that works the way you want. Here is what to plan for. Dedicated appliance circuits Big kitchen appliances need their own circuits. The range or oven, the dishwasher, the garbage disposal, the microwave, and the refrigerator are typically each on a dedicated circuit so they...

Jul 9, 2026 ∙ 2 min

Bathroom Remodel Electrical: What to Plan For

A bathroom remodel is a great time to get the electrical right, because the walls are often open and it is far easier to add what you want now than later. Bathrooms also have specific code requirements since water and electricity share the space. Here is what to plan for. GFCI protected outlets Bathroom outlets must be GFCI protected, which shuts off power fast if it senses moisture. A remodel is the time to make sure you have enough outlets in the right places, especially near the vanity for...