Steps for Changing a Faulty Outlet Safely

April 14, 2022

Steps for Changing a Faulty Outlet Safely Whenever it comes to home maintenance, the majority of people believe that you should never attempt anything that might require the expertise of a licensed professional such as rewiring your house, installing a new roof, or installing new plumbing. However, with the proliferation of do-it-yourself YouTube videos on how to change a faulty electrical socket, you can complete some tasks without calling a technician. The Electrical Wiring in Your Home You may be one of many who feel intimidated by the prospect of working with electricity. However, you should not be afraid to...

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Why Does Your Circuit Breaker Keep Tripping?

February 18, 2022

An electrical circuit breaker is a switching system that controls and protects the electrical power system and the electrical equipment linked to it. It can be operated automatically or manually. When too much power runs through it or it can’t handle the extra current demand, the circuit breaker trips. This signifies that the flow of electricity has been interrupted to prevent overheating in your circuits and inflicting further damage. House fires would be much more common if circuit breakers trips did not exist. To restore power, you must go outside or to the basement, depending on where the circuit breaker...

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What to Do If an Appliance Continuously Blows a Fuse

October 20, 2020

Updated January 2024 Most people have had an experience with a blown fuse at one time. If you are a homeowner with older wiring in particular, blown fuses may be a common occurrence. There are many reasons why an appliance continuously blows a fuse in your home. From dealing with a one-time issue to permanently upgrading your system, there are a lot of ways to handle a blown fuse. What Is a Blown Fuse? Today most homeowners have had old fuse boxes or fuse panels replaced by more modern electrical panels that contain circuit breakers. The expression “a blown fuse”...

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Common Causes of a Tripped Circuit

November 19, 2019

Many people are familiar with the fact that if a circuit is overloaded, the circuit breaker will trip. However, they’re often not aware of the many other possible causes behind a tripped circuit. Two other common causes are short circuits and ground faults. Short Circuit In addition to causing the circuit to trip, a short circuit might come with sparks, smoke and popping sounds. Short circuits occur when an active wire touches a neutral wire. This overloads the circuit, forcing it to trip the breaker in order to protect you and your property. What causes short circuits?: Animals chewing on...

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