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The Importance of Carbon Monoxide Detectors
The Importance of Carbon Monoxide Detectors Carbon monoxide (CO) gas is deadly. You can’t see or smell it, but it kills around 200 people every year in the United States, according to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC). An additional 5,000 people sustain non-fatal CO-related injuries. Carbon monoxide
How Do I Know If My House Needs To Be Rewired?
How Do I Know If My House Needs To Be Rewired? As many as 30% of electrical fires in the United States are caused by poorly insulated electrical wires, a 2008 U.S. Fire Administration study found. Most often, such fires occur in homes that are 50 or more
What Is Knob and Tube Wiring?
What Is Knob and Tube Wiring? Knob and tube wiring, now obsolete, was installed from the early 1900s to the 1940s, to as late as the 1970s in some areas. The knob and tube (K&T) format is not compliant with today’s electrical standards. If an older home has
Benefits of Having Outdoor Outlets
Benefits of Installing Electrical Outlets Outdoors Newer homes often have outdoor wall sockets to plug in electrical devices. These are convenient, especially if you use electronics, appliances, and power tools outside. Installing and using electrical outlets outdoors is also safe, as they’re designed to cut power when water
Why Not to DIY Your Home’s Electrical Work
Why Not to DIY Your Home's Electrical Work It seems simple enough. A few hours’ work should fix those flickering lights, power surges, bad wiring, or a faulty breaker. At first, all is going well, and then—ZAP! DIY home electrical work is dangerous. Without the proper training and
What to Look Out for Regarding Electrical When Purchasing a Home
What to Look Out for Regarding Electrical When Purchasing a Home There’s a lot to look out for when buying a home. Aside from its size, layout, and where it’s located, your potential new home may have hidden issues that need to be addressed. For example, electrical repairs
Why Is My Electric Bill So High This Winter?
Why Is My Electric Bill So High This Winter? You may have noticed your electric bill is higher than usual this winter. If you have a high electric bill, the reasons vary. Electricity customers often worry that something may be wrong. While that’s entirely possible, greater electricity use
Aluminum vs. Copper Wiring
Aluminum vs. Copper Wiring Wiring for your home may be aluminum or copper. There are advantages and disadvantages to each, while the popularity of aluminum wires for home electrical installations as waxed and waned over the years. Today, copper wiring is more commonly used in homes. But some
Why Does My Smoke Detector Chirp at Night?
Why Does My Smoke Detector Chirp at Night? Smoke detectors are among the most important safety devices in the home and nobody wants to be woken up because of a false alarm. A chirp, which may or may not suggest a problem, is certainly not as blaring as