Things to Check Before Calling an Electrician

Things to Check Before Calling an Electrician

Things to Check Before Calling an Electrician When electrical problems pop up many homeowners immediately reach for the phone to contact their electrician; after all, electrical repairs can feel dangerous or intimidating! However, there are a few easy things to check...
Does My House Need Regular Electrical Maintenance?

Does My House Need Regular Electrical Maintenance?

Does My House Need Regular Electrical Maintenance? Your home’s electrical systems serve a critical function – literally powering everything from your toaster to your garage door – but too often we simply wait for things to go wrong. Just like your HVAC...
Is it Dangerous if a Circuit Breaker Keeps Tripping?

Is it Dangerous if a Circuit Breaker Keeps Tripping?

Is it Dangerous if a Circuit Breaker Keeps Tripping? When your circuit breaker trips you might find yourself suddenly in the dark as your electrical panel cuts the power to the room you’re standing in. In most cases, you’ll know why your circuit breaker tripped, as...
How do I select a home standby generator?

How do I select a home standby generator?

How Do I Select A Home Standby Generator? Emergency generator power gives you peace of mind even when you’re not in the middle of a blackout. It gives you security and eases at least some of your worries with the knowledge you’ll be able to weather the worst in...
How to baby proof electrical outlets

How to baby proof electrical outlets

How to baby proof electrical outlets Whether you’ve got a new baby on the way or your family is moving into a new house, it is important to make sure that your little ones will be safe. As adults we may easily overlook the dangers of electricity – having long...
What is an electrical short circuit

What is an electrical short circuit

What is an electrical short circuit The phrase short circuit is ubiquitous – people may say that a confusing situation caused their brain to short circuit. But the meaning of this phrase doesn’t offer much help when it comes to diagnosing an electrical short...
How to tell if a light switch is bad

How to tell if a light switch is bad

How to tell if a light switch is bad Light switches seem to be one of those few home appliances that last forever – generally only getting replaced when style dictates. However, forever is a long time, and even though they’re durable, light switches will...
What is the electrical wiring color code?

What is the electrical wiring color code?

What is the electrical wiring color code? If you’ve ever looked behind a wall outlet you may have noticed there were a variety of electrical wire colors. These wire colors are not chosen at random, and each color indicates what sort of wire you’re looking at according...