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What is Considered a Residential Electrical Emergency?
Several basic electrical home repairs are relatively simple and can be tackled on a DIY basis. However, some electrical system problems are considered emergencies and should be handled urgently by a professional emergency electrician. What is a Home Electrical...
6 Best Household Tools to Test Your Electronic Equipment
Professional electricians use a variety of electrical testers to test the electronic equipment in homes. Testing devices can reveal important information about your home’s electrical system such as voltage, amperage, circuit continuity and if there is improper wiring or shorted or open circuits. Homeowners tackling DIY electrical projects will find these common tools to be useful to safely perform repairs or install equipment. Some testers are multifunctional, and some perform a single function such as testing for live voltage.
What Precautions Do You Need to Take Before an Electrical Repair?
While many simple electrical projects and repairs around the house can successfully be tackled by the homeowner, it’s important to remember that electricity can be dangerous. If proper safety precautions are not taken, a DIY project can turn bad with severe consequences including property damage, electrical fires, severe injuries or even death from electrical shock. Ensuring a safe work environment is a DIYer’s first order of business when starting any electrical repair project, and this blog outlines nine important precautions to take when working with electricity.
What are the Electric Requirements for a Stove?
Because an electric range is one of the larger appliances in your home, it draws more power than most smaller appliances and has special electric requirements. If you’re considering installing a new stove yourself, it’s important to know what these requirements are so...
How Do I Find a Qualified Local Electrician?
Some home electrical projects are easy to DIY, but others may require a professional. If you do a simple internet search for a local electrician, you may come up with multiple possibilities. How do you narrow it down and select the best person for the job? When...
Smart Electronics: How to Make the Most of the Devices in Your Home
In recent years, a wide variety of easy-to-install and use smart electronic devices have become available to homeowners. It is now possible to monitor your security system and doorbell, turn on and off lights, regulate your thermostat, schedule a robot to vacuum your...