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Phoenix Home Electrical Issues to Watch Out For on a Regular Basis
You’ve been ignoring these common electrical problems in your home. It might be something you can fix yourself! How dangerous are the most common electrical problems in your home? Harmless Loose Outlet Plug Shut off the switch. Check twice to see if the outlet has power (use a voltmeter or plug something in). Remove the…
Read MoreHow to Tell What Appliances Are Using the Most Electricity
With household appliances, it’s impossible to emphasize how much time and effort they save us. When a house has an electric furnace/boiler and water heater, this is where the bulk of our electrical cost goes. Let’s look at some of the most common culprits in appliance power use. The 10 Appliances That Use the Most…
Read MoreYou Need to Be Worried About Flickering Home Lights—Here’s Why
Flickering Lights are a common source of worry. Lights in your home can flicker for many different reasons. Some are harmless, while others are dangerous and could start a fire. The lights in your house may flicker and dim if: Your lightbulbs are not compatible with your dimmers, or your dimmers don’t work with your…
Read MoreThe Nuts and Bolts of a GFCI Electrical Outlet
A GFCI is a safety device that shuts off the power when there is a difference in the amount of electricity coming in and going out. For example, the GFCI outlet cuts off the electricity right away with a ground fault. This protects us from getting electric shock or electrocution. Both the Canadian Electrical Code…
Read MoreGreat Home Electrical Hazard Prevention Strategies to Keep Your Home Safe
It’s easy to overlook the dangers of electrical hazards in your own house since they are so commonplace in our daily lives. However, knowing how to prevent common electrical risks in the place is critical. Electrical fires and electric shocks can be deadly if simple safety precautions are not taken at home. What Electrical Risks…
Read MoreBasics of Measuring Home Electrical Usage
Knowing your electrical usage and service rating is crucial if you plan to add new electrical loads. After you’ve mapped out your home’s wiring circuits, the next step is to figure out how much electricity you use or your electric load. This would take a long time if you had to go around the house…
Read MoreHome Electrical Wiring Basics
This handy article will help you understand how wiring works and how to operate the wires in your home’s electrical system. All the wires that carry electricity from a power source to lights, appliances, and other electrical equipment are called “electrical wire.” All a house’s lights, switches, outlets, and electrical appliances are powered by various…
Read MorePhoenix Kitchen Electrical Code Remodeling Tips
Are you thinking about remodeling your kitchen? There are things you need to know before you tear your kitchen down and start the renovation process, especially when it comes to electrical systems. First, a note: Always consult a licensed and bonded electrician to map out and install new electrical systems. Overloaded circuits and misplaced outlets…
Read MoreInstalling an Electrical Generator in Your Phoenix Home or Business Makes Good Sense—Here’s Why
Addressing electricity needs in a commercial or residential property is an ongoing concern for property managers and homeowners. Despite advanced technologies, there are still many instances of blackouts or brownouts happening throughout the country. These tend to affect densely populated urban areas but can be even more devastating when they occur in rural areas where…
Read MoreTips to Find Phoenix Home Electrical Issues Before Major Problems Ensue
Did you know that unattended electrical issues are the reason for over 50,000 house fires every year? Electricity is something that you cannot imagine living without even for an hour. Electrical problems at home can lead to power failure, damage to devices, high utility bills, and so on. Here are some expert ways to spot…
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