Electrical contractors and electricians work with electrical wire color codes on a daily basis. But if you’re not one of these professionals, you might be wondering what the different colors of electrical wiring signify.
DetailsWhen a light switch or electrical outlet doesn’t function correctly, a professional electrician can trace this back to a variety of causes. First, it’s possible this non-functioning device was never connected to the wiring in your building. Secondly, the circuit affected by a switch or outlet may not be completed because of another component. For…
DetailsWith the explosion of home renovation shows such as House Detective, Holmes On Homes and Income Property, you would be hard pressed to find the person who isn’t aware that any renovation of an older home would require the specialized services of a licensed, qualified electrician. Often conjuring up images of the older, ‘quaint’, 40+…
DetailsThe hot water heater represents one of the greatest hazards in the modern home, yet far too many homeowners have never read their heater’s owner’s manual. Common dangers associated with these household appliances include severe burns from scalding water, electric shock hazards, explosions, and fire. Because most water heaters reside in closets, basements and garages,…
DetailsRecent wildfires across Texas including the enormous Bastrop fire caused lengthy power outages because poles supporting miles of power lines burned in the fires. So, thousands of homes which were untouched by the fires lost their electrical power. In many cases, the power was out for weeks, and others are still waiting to see their…
DetailsAs its name implies, an Arc-fault Circuit Interrupter is designed to detect electrical arcing, and turn off the current to wiring or appliances where arcing is occurring. An electrical arc occurs anytime an electric current jumps through a gap or air space between two conductors. This typically produces a visible spark or sparks. We’re all…
DetailsMany people are interested in how they could become a professional licensed electrician. We often receive calls from those considering this avenue of work. The State of Texas provides lots of information about its licensing programs on the website for its Department of Licensing and Regulation. You can also visit this site to verify the…
DetailsAustin Energy provides many significant energy efficiency programs that will provide you with significant financial savings while helping Austin conserve energy wisely. The list of programs Austin Energy has in place is comprehensive, generous, and quite frankly, astounding. These are designed to help everyone from business owners to residential home owners. These include the following…
DetailsIf a ceiling fan has stopped working, has begun vibrating, or is not operating correctly, it may be wasting electricity; or worse, it may represent an electrical hazard. In this case, it is typically best to have a professional electrician install a replacement. Sometimes a fan works fine, but a different model presents a more…
DetailsOne of the most important decisions you can make regarding protection from electrical storms is the installation of a whole house surge protector. This will protect all the sensitive electronic equipment in your home from surges and transient voltages from lightning as well as electrical surges from many other sources. Lightning strikes carry millions of…
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