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Can I Convert an Appliance Outlet?
Can I Convert an Appliance Outlet? Whether you’re installing modern appliances with higher voltage requirements or you’ve purchased an electric vehicle that needs a charging station, your Southern California home may need more outlets to support your home’s needs. Devices such as 220V to 110V adapters and upgraded outlets
What Do I Do When the Smoke Alarm Is Beeping in the Middle of the Night?
What Do I Do When the Smoke Alarm Is Beeping in the Middle of the Night? Smoke detectors are designed to make a loud noise if there’s smoke or fire in your home. This is intended to wake up occupants so they can get to safety. But hearing a
Required and Recommended Smoke Detector Locations
Required and Recommended Smoke Detector Locations According to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), about 96% of U.S. homes have smoke alarms. But in roughly 20% of them, these alarms are non-operational. It also estimates that if all homes had working smoke detectors, about 1,100 lives could
How to Test Recessed Lighting
How to Test Recessed Lighting Recessed lighting works in any room and with just about any type of décor. It’s a reliable option to have in your home, although issues can occur. If your recessed lighting isn’t working properly, there are ways to troubleshoot the situation to determine what
What to Do If an Electrical Switch Is Not Working
What to Do If an Electrical Switch Is Not Working Electrical switches are found throughout your home to control light fixtures, receptacles, and appliances. They’re used many times per day. Therefore, it’s not uncommon to have, for example, light switch problems. If the switch doesn’t turn the light/appliance on,
18 Essential Electrician Tools
18 Essential Electrician Tools Electricians rely on a variety of tools to perform their daily work. These include hand tools, power tools, and specialty tools, some with unique features such as insulated handles, precision cutting, and the ability to measure current at a specific location. Here is a list
How to Find an Electrical Wire in a Wall
How to Find an Electrical Wire in a Wall If you’re looking for an electrical wire in a wall, you’re likely doing repairs or an update on your home. Congratulations! Tackling DIY home improvements can be a rewarding experience when it’s done right. But, it can also come with
Does My Chandelier Need Re-Wiring?
Does My Chandelier Need Re-Wiring? If you have an old chandelier, it may need to be re-wired. Here, we’ll look at how to know a fixture needs new wiring, and whether you’re better off calling an electrician. But re-wiring a chandelier doesn’t have to be that complicated. It can
Can Express Electric Replace a Recalled Electrical Panel Box?
Can Express Electric Replace a Recalled Electrical Panel Box? Express Electrical Services is relied upon across Southern California for electrical panel replacement. You may need a new panel after several decades. But in addition to age, a faulty panel, an undersized unit, or one that doesn’t meet capacity requirements