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Question – Dimmer Switches Can Cause Bulbs to Hum

The humming you hear is actually the bulb filament vibrating.

Question – Troubleshooting a Dryer Plug

What causes a 240 volt outlet to give only 120 volts?

Question – Steps to Take to Lower Your Electric Bill

How to Lower Your Electric Bill: Home Appliances and Electrical Consumption. Tracking Down High Energy that leads to Big Electric Bills

Question – Identifying the Wires

Why do I have two black wires on the fixture?

Question – There is Power Going to the Fixture, But it Still Isn’t Working

Because your old existing fixture stopped working it seems that there is a problem with the fixture circuit.

Question – Converting a Headlight to a Lamp

How do I change the power supply from a battery to standard indoor electric power cord?

Question – Using CFLs Rather Than Incandescent Bulbs

Can I use a higher watt CFL than the fixture recommends?

Question – Identifying the Ground Wire

Which wire is the ground wire?

Question – How to Determine If You Can Add Another Fixture to a Circuit

I have four white wires and four black wires in a fixture box. Is my circuit overloaded?

Question – Shocked with the Circuit Breakers Off?

Why did my electrician get an electrical shock if he turned off all the breakers?

Question – Why There are Different Types of Dryer Plugs

The new electrical code calls for a 4-wire plug for dryers.

Question – Halogen Bulbs

Do halogen bulbs smell when they’re about to go out?

Home Electrical Wiring and Electrical Repairs

Please Note:
Unless otherwise posted, please refer to the following Guidelines when working on Electrical Projects:

Skill Level:
Intermediate to Advanced - Electrical Repairs and Circuit Wiring is Best Performed by a Certified Electrician or Licensed Electrical Contractor.

Electrical Tools Required:
Basic Electricians Pouch of Hand Tools, a Voltage Tester and a Multi Meter.

Estimated Time:
Depends on personal level experience, ability to work with tools, work with electrical wiring, and the available access to the project area.

Precaution:
Identify the project circuit, turn it OFF and Tag it with a Note before working with the wiring.

Important:
Modifying existing electrical circuits or installing additional electrical wiring should be done according to local and National Electrical Codes, with a permit and be inspected.

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