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Burning Smell From Outlets or Appliances: What To Do
Burning Smell From Outlets or Appliances: What To Do Imagine you return home from the Orange County Zoo and notice a strong burning smell from an outlet. As a homeowner, it’s crucial to know what to do when you encounter such an unnerving odor. Whether the burning scent
Pros and Cons of GFI Outlets
Pros and Cons of GFI Outlets Access to electricity is so commonplace that it’s easy to forget it’s a powerful force requiring safety measures like GFCI outlets to prevent injury from electrical shock. Ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) are special outlets required in all single-phase 125-volt outlets, a
GFCI Outlets for Kitchens & Bathrooms: What You Need to Know
GFCI Outlets for Kitchens & Bathrooms: What You Need to Know Ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) make up part of a safe and reliable electrical system for your home. GFCI outlets in the kitchen reduce the risk of shock while cooking, washing dishes, or other tasks, and GFCI outlets
Preventing Electrical Fires in Outdoor Spaces
Preventing Electrical Fires in Outdoor Spaces Los Angeles residents enjoy the outdoors year-round, and adding convenient outlets and ambient lighting to the patio or yard makes outdoor spaces even more appealing. Outdoor electrical outlets are useful for yard work, entertaining, hanging holiday lights, or working outdoors on your laptop.
GFI vs. GFCI: The Differences Explained
GFI Outlets vs. GFCI Outlets: The Differences Explained GFCI and GFI outlets are crucial electrical safety devices that protect your home from electrical hazards. Often referred to interchangeably, it can be tough to understand the differences between GFI outlets vs. GFCI outlets. Learn about the distinctions and similarities between
How to Choose Outdoor Solar Lights
How to Choose Outdoor Solar Lights While all outdoor solar lights can add style and illumination to your home by harnessing the power of the sun, there are a few options to consider when choosing the right lights for your home. At Express Electrical, our team of licensed
How to Change a Lightbulb
How to Change a Lightbulb You may be unsure how to change a light bulb for many reasons. Maybe you’re living on your own for the first time, or maybe you’ve just never had the opportunity to change a lightbulb yourself because somebody else has always done it.
What Is the Importance of a Circuit Breaker?
What Is the Importance of a Circuit Breaker? Homeowners, renters, and landlords should understand the importance of circuit breakers and what they do. First, you need to understand how electricity flows through your house, where it comes from, and what a circuit breaker does. Read on to learn
What to Do When Your House Failed Electrical Inspection
What to Do When Your House Failed Electrical Inspection Electrical inspections are essential for keeping your home safe and functional. Home electrical inspection failures can be frustrating and concerning for homeowners, but understanding the factors involved in a failed inspection can help ensure the safety and compliance of your