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What Size Wire Do I Need for Home Wiring?
What Size Wire Do I Need for Home Wiring? Not sure what size wire your new circuit needs? Electricity is the flow of electrical charge used to provide homes with energy. When supplying power to your Southern California home, the electrical grid transforms electric energy into a lower voltage,
How to Choose Interior Lights for Your Home
How to Choose Interior Lights for Your Home The importance of interior lighting is often overlooked. How you choose and incorporate interior lights affects not only aesthetics but the functionality of your home and your well-being. Lighting quality has been scientifically proven to impact emotions, behavior, and productivity as
What To Do When Your GFCI Won’t Reset
What To Do When Your GFCI Won’t Reset Understanding GFCI Reset Issues Ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) trip when there’s a ground fault, overload, or surge in electricity, cutting power in a fraction of a second. A GFCI prevents burns, electrical shocks, and electrocution around outlets and appliances near
How Many Watts Does It Take to Run a House?
How Many Watts Does It Take to Run a House? No one wants to be stuck without power. Southern California frequently experiences power outages from storms, floods, and wildfires. A whole-home generator keeps your home running when things go dark. How do you know what size generator to get?
Everything You Need to Know About a 200 Amp Panel
Everything You Need To Know About 200-Amp Electrical Panels The condition of your electrical panel can impact the function of your appliances and the overall safety of your home. At Express Electrical Services in Southern California, we recommend updating to a 200-amp electrical panel if you haven’t already done
Do I Need a Circuit Breaker Replacement?
The lifespan of circuit breakers varies, so it’s important to know when circuit breaker replacement is necessary. Numerous standards cover these vital components. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), they should last from 30 to 40 years, but other standards cap it at 30 years. Some modern
Is a Whole House Surge Protector Necessary?
Is a Whole House Surge Protector Necessary? Downed power lines and lightning present electrical threats from the outside. But did you know most surges originate from inside your home? The truth is small internal power surges occur several times a day, making a whole house surge protector that much
How to Trace a Wire with No Power
How to Trace a Wire with No Power To find a wiring problem or perform an electrical remodel, you may have to trace a wire. When working with electrical wiring, the power must be off. Here, we will look at how to trace a wire with no power while
How Much Should a Whole Home Generator Cost?
How Much Should a Whole Home Generator Cost? According to BobVila, the average whole-house generator price is about $15,000, with systems ranging from $10,000 to $20,000. If a power outage affects your Los Angeles home, this investment can keep the lights on, food frozen, the AC going, or medical