Let’s discuss some tell-tale signs that there’s a problem residing in the circuit breaker of your home's electrical systems. Understanding these warning signs can keep your family safe, and keep your household electronics protected.

With electric bills seemingly ever increasing, it’s important to keep tabs on what factors increase your energy usage – no matter how small they may seem to be. One of these household factors are the fans that run within the home, especially during hot, unrelenting summers.

The implementation of a safety device such as a lightning arrester can save your family and your appliances from a shocking fate.

Motion sensor lights are essential safety and security features in most homes and businesses. They illuminate areas where a traditional light switch is either ineffective or not applicable.

When your light fixtures turn on and off by themselves, it’s easy to write it off to the paranormal. And while it’s fun to imagine, there’s rarely a nefarious haunt at work. Instead, you could have a serious issue that needs fixing to protect your home from damage. We’ve gathered some common causes of lights flickering here for you.

Nothing is more frustrating than popping something in the microwave and the breaker tripping. Usually, it’s a simple fix involving going back to your breaker panel and flipping the circuit back on. You may only need to move appliances around, but there could be a serious problem if it trips repeatedly.

Made popular between the 1920’s and 1950’s, cloth wiring was considered the wiring standard that accompanied the once popular knob and tube system. This form of installing electricity remained popular until the 1960’s where it was replaced by more modern systems.

Light bulbs don’t last forever, it’s true. But, exploding is a sign of more than just a bulb at the end of its lifespan. There’s usually an underlying cause of catastrophic failure and maybe a symptom of a deeper electrical problem.

All new buildings are required to have GFCI outlets near water and other plumbing. This includes bathrooms, pools, kitchens, and others. Learn more about GFCI outlets and their history here!

Power conditioners are the safety solution to making sure your devices stay working for you. Let’s talk about power conditioners.

Today we’re going to talk about two of these safety devices: GFI and GFCI outlets. Both play a role in preventing electrical incidents that are caused by ground faults. Let’s talk about the difference between the two.

Rewiring your house is a big undertaking, and several factors affect the cost. Across the board, you could be out anywhere from $10,000 to $30,000 and up for the whole house! The wide estimate is thanks to a few factors that affect price.

A short circuit is dangerous and can cause significant damage. So, let’s look at the signs and consequences of a short circuit. By learning to recognize them, you’ll be that much safer. 

You’ve probably got at least one power strip or surge protector in your home. Chances are, if you grabbed the first thing on the shelf at the store, you don’t know which you’ve got!

We’ve listed the most common reasons your outlet may be having issues so that you can narrow down to the root of the problem, and find out what you can do about it.

The smell of burning plastic is usually the first sign. Wisps of smoke from an outlet or sparks in old appliances tell you a fire’s about to break out. Electrical fires are one of the top three factors in house fires, and they’re a sleeping menace.

Sparking outlets could indicate serious and potentially dangerous electrical issues like burn marks, or a fire hazard. Read below to find out more about this issue, what to do about it, and when you should call an electrician.

When it comes to the light switch, one of the most heavily used functions at home or in the office, we rarely consider its integrity. The thought doesn’t even occur to some that it might eventually need repair. But like anything else, over time and heavy usage, light switches can eventually go bad.

Let’s look at the causes of tripped breakers and how you can prevent it from happening in the first place.