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The Difference Between an Electrical Contractor and an Electrician
The Difference Between an Electrical Contractor and an Electrician The difference between an electrical contractor and an electrician may not be obvious, but they have very different roles, as defined by the National Electrical Contractors Association. While an electrician may physically come to your home to perform electrical
How to Test and Reset GFCI Outlets
How to Test and Reset GFCI Outlets It’s important to equip your home with proper electrical outlets to ensure your household's safety. Power surges from outlets are no joke. They can lead to electric shock or produce dangerous electrical fires. Installing proper GFCI outlets in your home will protect
8 Must-Have Electrical Upgrades for Your Home
8 Must-Have Electrical Upgrades for Your Home Whether you’re building, renovating, or remodeling a home, there are choices you have to make. Electrical upgrades are among the most effective projects in terms of improving functionality, safety, and energy efficiency (not to mention property value). They also help maintain Southern
Where Are GFCI Outlets Required
Where Are GFCI Outlets Required GFCI outlets keep your household safe from electric shock and injury in areas where moisture or electric overload is common. Whether you’re building a new home or updating an older one, it’s important to know where your home needs to have GFCI outlets
Why Does My Home’s Dimmer Switch Get Hot?
Why Does My Home’s Dimmer Switch Get Hot? Dimmer switches reduce or increase the amount of electricity to brighten or dim lights. As a result, they will sometimes get warm. While a bit of heat isn’t cause for concern, an increasingly hot dimmer switch can signal trouble. A dimmer
What Are Surface Mounted Electrical Outlets?
What Are Surface-Mounted Electrical Outlets? Surface-mounted outlets use the same general set-up as flush-mount or recessed electrical outlets, except the housing sits on the wall rather than in it. They’re a common choice when you don’t have access to the inside of the wall and can’t run wire through
How to Install 4-Prong Range Cords
How to Install 4-Prong Range Cords An electric range is a 240-volt appliance that usually plugs into a specialized 4-prong range outlet. While newer appliances have 4-prong cords that fit into 4-prong outlets to minimize electrical hazards, many appliances manufactured before 1996 feature 3-prong cords for 3-prong outlets. Whether
Reasons a GFCI Outlet Won’t Reset After Rain
Reasons a GFCI Outlet Won’t Reset After Rain If you have outdoor outlets, ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) are a must. A GFCI outlet cuts power when there’s a sudden change in current, such as a power surge or when electricity and water mix. Our Orange County electricians
Guide to Upgrading to a 200-Amp Electrical Panel
Guide to Upgrading to a 200-Amp Electrical Panel A 200-amp panel may be just the solution if you need an electrical panel upgrade. But how do you know it’s time to update your breaker panel? Such a project is not cheap. However, upgrading to a 200-amp electrical panel